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s01 special-4 — The Church on Ruby Road
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| Runtime: | 55 min. |
| Release Date: | 25.12.202325.12.2023 15:00 |
| Watched by: | 5 87149.92% |
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| Runtime: | 55 min. |
| Release Date: | 25.12.202325.12.2023 15:00 |
| Watched by: | 5 87149.92% |
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223For more information, see the audio play "Lumiat"
But the explanation that "don't worry, this is a Master, he always survives with some kind of dick and appears with a new face" is quite working. So, the very first incarnation of the Master, which appeared in nineteen hundred shaggy years with John Pertwee in the role of the Third Doctor, was already at its last of 13 regenerations. And then he cheated as best he could -he walked around a living burnt corpse, stole other people's bodies, turned into a ghostly snake, whined at the Time Lords for a new cycle of regeneration to fight in the Time War, was preserved in the ring as on a flash drive, now he is preserved in a golden tooth... Don't worry, it's a Master.
*She's Ruby's real mother
*She's Fifteen's real mother
*She's Ruby from the future when she's an old woman, for some reason keeping tabs on young Ruby
*She's Susan, the Doctor's granddaughter (or some other former Companion)
*She's the new Missy
*She's the new Rani
*She's some other TimeLady or Gallifreyan we haven't met yet.
*She's the new River Song, or someone related to Amy and Melody Pond because their names are all references to 'water' (that's a long shot, imo)
*She's the new Jenny aka the Doctor's daughter (another long shot)
*She works for UNIT and is secretly keeping tabs on Ruby like the way Arabella Figg kept tabs on Harry Potter
Timey-vimey with the birth/existence of Ruby, goblins who know a lot about parties, DANCING AND SINGING DOCTOR JOKEY IS GENERALLY THE LIMIT OF DREAMS!!!
PS Every time the Doctor and/or his companions see the TARDIS for the first time, it breaks me into tears, I can't do anything about it😭😭😭
P. S. S. To look at the destruction in the series at a more or less conscious age and be shocked by how much the repair will cost people
. P. P. S. Well, why is the granny so suspicious, I also immediately thought of the Master, do not condemn a woman for wanting to see a new doctor.
I've been looking forward to Jokey in the role of the Doctor since his announcement and finally a full episode with him, as expected, Jokey is great. His mannerism, accent and presentation of character shout that the Doctor was once again chosen successfully.
The episode itself is a bit silly, especially the scene with the singing goblins, the Doctor and Ruby, took a deep breath in horror that this would be an episode musical. But the story is interesting, I really liked the moment with the time-line shift, when they showed the sad life of Ruby's mother and grandmother without her, close people significantly change our lives. <3 Didn't quite understand what happened to the goblins, maybe I missed it when watching. If they just evaporated along with the destruction of the ship, then were they part of it or the ship and they just moved in space/time and now there is a huge corpse of the goblin king lying somewhere?
It is very interesting whether the story with Ruby's mother will be in the new season, it is not for nothing that they emphasized that there are no traces of her + we were shown the Doctor's doubts to go after her or not, in general, I wonder what awaits us.
— Agenda
— the doctor glues a young blonde
— a killer
Christmas tree - deadly Christmas decorations
— companions are joyful beggars
— dear your apartment is destroyed after Christmas so you will have to live with me in this box
First of all, you can't believe the Doctor in the image of a Joke, I saw him as a Doctor in many moments, especially when they were tied up with a rope and on the ship)
Secondly, these goblins, the songs on the ship, something crazy: it somehow gives off the aftertaste of the first seasons. Like it!
Thirdly, Ruby has liked her pleasant companion so far: the mystery of birth (mother is a woman in a raincoat, to which, I am sure, we will return later). Is Mb some kind of alien herself? And she also has a cool mom and grandmother!
Fourth, although the screwdriver is no longer a screwdriver, the gloves are awesome! However, charging fails)
And the Doctor first surprised with his dancing in the club, and then when he ran to save Lulu and envy her name, he returned everything to its place.
Well, I liked the time-time move, there was a very dramatic moment when mom and grandma talked about their life without Ruby. There was no desire to squander the whole series. Cool!!!
- I don't have a family.
- I don't have it either (and then I just shed tears, remembering fam, remembering all the companions...Eh, Doctor, what are you doing :( )
In general, I'm looking forward to spring even more now <3
It is also interesting whether the theme of Ruby's mother will somehow develop, it is not just the same that the emphasis was placed on her and her mystery
We are now waiting for a full season 🙄
I can't share the overwhelming glee: (
Starting from the fact that I don't see a doctor in Gatva, as well as in a companion companion. And in general, they do not seem to be companions.
But again, this is my personal opinion.
And the series absolutely does not feel New Year's Eve from the word at all:(
It is not clear what the criteria were and what goal they pursued by choosing these actors.
But somehow I don't feel chemistry towards them.:(
It remains to be hoped that the season will be able to somehow change the attitude
The goblin song was already amazing, but as soon as the Doctor and Ruby joined in the singing, that's it, get off of everything, take me away.
I really hope that they will be given more singing, and that it will be no less impressive.
In general, I liked the series, but it is noticeable that it was made specifically for beginners who are not familiar with the Doctor. Almost the entire series is a POV of a companion, and there were quite a few space-alien habitual doctor pieces, which, however, is logical: they make a mystery out of the Doctor again, so that new viewers, along with Ruby, discover a new world.
I'm waiting for a full season! <3
Well, yes.
- Who are you?
- I'm the Doctor.
I shed a tear. :')
Jokey Gatva became for me another Doctor whom I fell in love with from the very first moment of his appearance, without any long buildup (and considering that the only two I needed time to "get used to" were Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi, perhaps I never had any problems with new actors at all in the role of the Doctor, only with Steven Moffat as showrunner prescribing the initial episodes after regeneration)
Delighted with both, bow to the casting specialists.
Jokey immediately stands out among all the Doctors (his game is unlike any Doctor) and it's super, and most importantly - I see him as a Doctor. Lively, inquisitive, confident. And this is a sparkle in the eyes, class. The Doctor is a real Doctor from the first episode.
Ruby also liked her, she was smart and brave) The emphasis on her mother was clearly not for nothing. And this parallel with the Doctor, too.
I was touched by the topic of foster children and families.
The music and themes are great, the color scheme in the frames is also pleasing.
I also liked that we expanded our attention and devoted time to ordinary residents for a couple of frames (or not simple, hmm?) Who is the neighbor who knows about the TARDIS? I even rewound and looked for a red manicure from her. I remember how she was carrying bags, saw the disappearing TARDIS and her bags fell. Why did the packages fall from... surprise, shock? If at the end she already knew what kind of "booth" it was? Did she recognize the Tardis?
Episode 10/10
Jokey as a Doctor is instant love. This has not happened to all new Doctors in my case. And then I came right in right away.
Ruby's mom and grandma are also cool, by the way. Grandma with her "where's my tea, mlin?!" it's just a mood)))
Goblins are hideously beautiful. Especially their king. Interesting creatures, of course.
And Mrs. Flood, who are you anyway?!
I don't even know. In general, I like all the first episodes with new Doctors (even the episode from the Thirteenth I love), but here something somehow did not really catch on.
Okay, now I'm waiting for a full season. Maybe it will be more fun there.
- Terrible pace: sometimes the episode is in too much of a hurry, then events change at a snail's pace. Starting with Ruby's bad luck period requires too much mental exercise to believe in it. In addition, I was a little taken aback by how badly the tone changes (the scene with the church and the return to Sunday is an example). It seems that 10-15 minutes were removed during the installation.
- Goblins: it seems that apart from the musical number (cringe-inducing), they did not bother with them at all. Neither with characters, nor with goals, nor with the threat they carry... Like how do they even work? Coincidences... Again, there are too many mental exercises to overcome the effect of disbelief. Well, conflict resolution is RTD at its worst. Not only did he make his classic copout (as it was in The Next Doctor with a huge cyberman), for some reason he decided that the Doctor should be turned into Kratos of the God of War II era on PlayStation 2. That is, I understand when Kratos impales a Hydra or Moira's sister on a spire - it's in his spirit. Blunt force, testosterone, violence and aggression are what God of War is all about. But when a Doctor does this, whose weapon is intelligence and cardio (fortunately there are two hearts), questions arise.
- The Doctor and Ruby. Surprisingly, the characters are discharged normally. The dialogue seems to be uncrinkled, but they enjoy each other too much. One of Chibnell's failures was that he could not write the dynamics between the Doctor and the companions. It's the same here. It is more tolerable because of Ruby's characterization, but again, questions arise.
- Rules: RTD has not explained the convention that rules are erased from the universe. He tried, but there was no specifics about it. I would be happy with a monologue in the spirit of what was in "Rose", when Nine took Rose's hand and explained how he sees this world. But for some reason, RTD decided to demand from the viewer Just Roll With That! Yes, I would be glad, but, damn, it takes effort on your part!
- Doctor: Uhm... After this episode, I can't answer who he is. Jokey plays great (the images are well chosen with gusto), there are even episodes that should show who he is. But it doesn't add up to a complete picture at all. For me, this is one of the weakest introductions of the new Doctor. I didn't think I'd miss Moffat, but damn, how good The Eleventh Hour and Deep Breath were... and how they used one episode to inform who he was now.
One of the advantages is the household. RTD feels these things perfectly, and the Sundays together with the neighbors are done very well. But at the same time, the scene where Ruby's mom returns to the apartment.... Ahhh, why would they even maneuver in this situation? Like the awkwardness is made for the sake of awkwardness.
I'm disappointed, I'm glad for everyone who liked it, but for me such an episode is a wake-up call. We will look further.
Soryan, but the Doctor has never been a God's dandelion, incapable of cruelty when necessary.
I really liked the allusions to the movie "Labyrinth" in this series. However, the goblin king is not sexy at all, haha))) It turned out to be a cozy Christmas atmosphere. I'm waiting for May)
P.s. bring back Capaldi! At least as a cameo)
The doctor is good. The companion is interesting. And at least two clues for the future and very interesting moves.
The restart took place completely.
Have you seen many trannies, body-positive blacks, men in skirts at Disney? I doubt it)
By the way, this is not a skirt, but a kilt, Google it)
Not only the women are squeaking from the new Doctor, but the men too)
There have always been fantasy elements in Doctor Who, witches there, ghosts and so on, you probably haven't reviewed it for a long time.
> I'm the only one who thinks
So)
Fez, butterflies, Ponds, River and the impossible girl did not appear in Smith's first series or even in the second)
I don't really understand why you're watching the series at all, then there will be more "color nontraditionals", so stop watching right now, and you'll suffocate from your own bile)
At this stage, any characters could be ticked off, and would anything have changed in their universal importance if they were typical cis-white heteros?
By the way, this still tells us at least about Ruby's character and her views. Such inclusivity may be an indicator that she is open to the new, unusual, does not adhere to conformism, which means that her perception of aliens will not be limited, etc.
and then you will have to represent something other than origin and gender (a set of random factors). because senseless brute force will cease to mean anything.
and this will really be a problem, because none of the white men in the main roles have been able to put at least one thought from this series into your head.
Now live with it.
From what hurt (I won't call it cons, but just quibbles). I would still like to see how the new Doctor chooses his wardrobe, as in the best good traditions. Similarly, Ruby's "she's more inside" was not enough in relation to the Tardis. A new screwdriver...Hmm, strange? The throughline with mavity continues, and this is alarming. With gloves, that's a cool idea)
My God, I already like their interaction SO much, they are absolutely precious))And I really liked Ruby, she is so sweet and sincere!!!
The story with her mother, I am already very interested in who she is, I hope in the future she will be revealed)))
The Doctor was singing and it was amazing when he and Ruby sang, I was just stunned, it was so cool and magical!!!Why haven't they done this before....
HOW DOES GRANNY KNOW THE TARDIS?.She seemed suspicious to me ...
And I also didn't understand how the Doctor was so receptive, unless they talked about it before, very mysteriously!!!
And I don't know, maybe it just seemed to me, but this doctor reminds me of 11, so young, positive and joyful)))
By the way, it's still meditation, and it seemed important to me since the anniversary, but now there are even more suspicions, to the point that the "appearance of fantasy" is also associated with this "minor" change)))
But I liked the series, and this manipulation of time, he saved her, and she flew with him, amazing!!!And the Christmas atmosphere is so wonderful!!Happy New Year to all!!!🎄
Everything that was on the ship, starting with the rope tongue, is not just nonsense, it's some kind of absurdity.
So far, only the mystery of Ruby's mother is interesting, but I'm sure that this is Ruby herself. She planted herself. Another impossible girl. I'll be glad to be wrong, because that would be too corny.
"I'm learning the vocabulary of rope!!"
that's it. This is THE Doctor. After that moment, it became easier to breathe - it's still my Doctor, I can't really explain it, but this moment is just 10/10 to the soul and heart
In addition, we do not know how much time passed for the Doctor between "Chuckle" and "Church on Ruby Road", the Fifteenth Doctor behind the scenes managed to at least dress up nicely, spend the summer with Harry Houdini and hit the trail of goblins that led him to the night bar where he first met Ruby.
for beginners, it's probably a great series to roll in.
a funny little cartoon retelling of the story about the goblin king and the baby.
the fabulous theme with all sorts of superstitions continues, I think it's all the effect of scattered salt that works. moreover, meditation is with us!
I was very pleased with the cool musical number. Come on, come on! Let's have a series-a musical!
The doctor hasn't hooked me yet, but he's not annoying either. It's very much in its place and the energy is rushing out of it. He pours out ideas in difficult situations, like tru!Doctor!
Ruby is like in the picture, an emergency. also some kind of fabulous orphan.
in general, it was high time for the doctor to reboot, or something. I would like to see a bright doctor on the screen, having an adventure for his own pleasure. and be happy for him and his companions!
maybe there was a point in bi-regeneration. and the doctor of the previous generation (mine :D ) for now, let him rest among his loved ones. Retired!
It turns out that she is: Anita Dobson, the wife of Queen guitarist Brian May.
But the Christmas special itself is kind of average. Yes, the spirit of a fairy tale, but not at all in the atmosphere of the good old RTD, which used to have some kind of epic always going on at Christmas.
And yes, I feel like Ruby's mysterious mother is a potentially loaded scenario gun that could go off in the season finale. I wouldn't be surprised if the Doctor's new companion is another "impossible girl" with her skeletons in the closet, which neither she nor the Doctor know about yet.
Again, I'm not scolding the series because I haven't seen the season. I sincerely hope that I will not be disappointed, just like it was with 13 (her game did not go in)
well, nonsense, some kind of clown, not a Doctor, is dancing! With rings on his hands, antics, even rap to start reading, but what's the big deal for a Doctor?
Goblins want to eat 1 child? Goblins in a wig? I'm already silent about the subpoenas
Some kind of circus was made from a once brilliant series
Will you tell him or should I tell him?
Try not to compare, imho, each actor with his own character, in most cases all that unites the Doctor into one person is his age and pain, which each actor again plays out in his own way.
I also tried to compare them earlier, stamped my feet and said that Tennant is van love!!! But then I watched all the classics, and my opinion changed. I love the Third One with all my soul, because his playing gives off a homely warmth, I love the Fourth One because he is crazy.
It's better not to respond to the answers to your comments, here more than half are whiny, aggressive youngsters who will mix you with shit if your point of view does not coincide with theirs.
so if a person's point of view is based not on the fact that he/she does not like the pure acting of an actor, but on the fact that the actor/actress is not the right color/gender, what is it if not racism and sexism?
Rather, it is surprising that this has only happened now. It can be said that for a Doctor who has seen completely different creatures and considers all forms of life valuable, it is even too "conservative" that he remained a white adult man for so many years. As a result, I tried different ages and complexions and moved on)
In this whole situation, I'm more interested in whether traveling to a time when just wandering through the past being black is fraught with problems. Or there will be more fantasy alien plots, which T. Davis does pretty well)
Ratings 💩, the threat of closure of the series is already looming. And you keep talking, and shove the minuses into a well-known place.
of course, I will not throw, I will wait, maybe in the conclusion something will change: in the game of Jester or in my worldview
Do goblins kidnap one baby once in an indefinite period of time for a crowd? How do they survive at all? A ship that, like in a cartoon, crumbled into sparks... And if the goblin king is not David Bowie, then why the goblin king at all
A doctor roaring over the plight of a lonely unknown woman and missing photos like...??? I don't know. The doctor is kind and empathetic, but usually he's like, "oh no, I'll fix it" and jumps to fix it, and then he first started crying, then ran to fix this terrible trouble in half a minute.
Well, the old lady in the end is purely some kind of Bugs Bunny or piggy that: that's all folks. Only the music is missing, the one that Ruby and the Doctor fly away to, and Ruby's mother and baby remain in the house with a cracked ceiling and broken glass. I was sure the Doctor would come to fix it all. That is, ten minutes ago you were crying in her kitchen, and now let her freeze in December without a window and money. There are more important things, for example, to lure a barely adult girl with the door ajar and fly away
The only thing I had when everyone started singing was the fear that Disney = The doctor is in the form of a musical, but everything is harmonious in the end, the main thing is not to overdo it)
And for some reason, this eternal admiration for each other between the characters is very annoying, simply because. The message is beautiful, I don't argue, like "you're beautiful just the way you are", but it's like they're trying to sell me love, and ahead of schedule. Previous companions and companions were admired even without intrusive teasing from other characters, because they revealed themselves in an interesting way, performed brave, crazy, beautiful deeds. Here, the characters haven't really opened up, I haven't had time to get into them yet, and so far I don't really want to admire them, because this sweetness even repels a little. Well, it's just an old man's grumbling. I really want to fall in love with them as soon as possible, and I want interesting episodes. Meditation is most intriguing))
you describe other doctors from the perspective of watching SEASONS with them, you already know what kind of personalities the depth of their personal dramas is, jokey has only one episode, yes it is light and fun, but there are moments in it that show the doctor's depth. he's actually in the supporting roles in the episode - we see him through Ruby's eyes and get to know him through her. and so far, neither Ruby nor the viewer knows what kind of character this is, especially to consider it pointlessly funny, flat and not deep enough.
There is a setting with the display of special issues as usual, but it seems to be only for pro.
Who cares about Steven's opinion about Jokes, it's so cute that Moffat is delighted- Jokes can be funny and ridiculous, but at the same time he knows how to command and be in charge, and after decades people will complain that he did not stay in the series forever.I hope that he will also return to the series and write at least a few episodes, it would be cool))
I fell in love with Jokey, he's so cute! 14-Tennant, I'm sure we'll see more, so it'll be passing by.
Finally, the Doctor is interesting to watch again. There is no agenda for the sake of a agenda, a ridiculous doctor, useless companions. Jokey Gatwa feels like a full-fledged Doctor, flighty, resourceful, curious. The gloves are cool, I hope they are not for one series. It only took a few thousand years to invent.
In general, the whole episode was most worried about whether tea would be brought to the grandmother, such a story was built around this.
They didn't really explain about goblins, what they were and why they hadn't been seen before. But it's delivered well, with this language of coincidences, rope-wires and communication through songs (and it's appropriate, unlike Captain Marvel 2).
In general, the series is just interesting to watch. Intrigue, adventure, drama, meditation. I even thought that one day Ruby would be abandoned like the others, or left to die. And the series just showed it. The neighbor also seems to be one of the former companions.
At first, Matt Smith (by the way, the youngest doctor) could not accept David Tennant for a long time (and no one will surpass Tennant, so he was returned to the special episodes).
It's still a little hard for me personally, but it's too early to make a guess, I need to get used to it first)
It is always interesting what the image of the new Doctor will be and how it will develop
The lady in the pink jacket, greeting Christmas morning with a flask on the porch, is beautiful. Proshared)
2. Millie Gibson - nyash, cutie and the new crash. There hasn't been such beauty since the days of Jenna Coleman. Kaef ^_^
3. An unexpectedly violent showdown with the goblin king. You know - for kids! Is this really Disney? =3
4. At the end of the series, the operator frankly got bored with endless clowzaps, and I already wanted to yell " keep a social distance, your mother, are you poking me in the face from the screen?!". And they took an incredibly big shit at the end of Disney with a breach of the fourth wall. What a squalor
With the exception of the 4th point, there are still quite positive emotions. But if the series had ended a minute earlier, it would have been much better =3
Ruby is the new Clara. The similarity is sooo readable. And the Tardis invited her!!!
Well, I don't know. I'm very skeptical. Sooooo.
The main thing is that they brought tea to Grandma)
The picture is delicious, juicy, but not the right coat
I'm not accepting it yet, I don't know, it's difficult