“Space Babies”

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Ruby learns the Doctor’s amazing secrets when he takes her to a Baby Farm in the future that’s being run by babies, but threatened by a bogeyman.

Written by: Russell T. Davies

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

“The Devil’s Chord”

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When the Doctor and Ruby meet The Beatles, they discover that the all-powerful Maestro is changing history.

Written by: Russell T. Davies

Directed by: Ben Chessell

This thead is a trial balloon to gauge whether there’s interest in having ongoing “Doctor Who” discussion threads, or perhaps a local community.

  • jordanlund@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    6 months ago

    So far, it’s better than all of the Whittaker run and probably 1/2 of Capaldi.

    Only 2 real complaints:

    1. Did he really need to say “Space Babies” every few minutes? Seemed excessive.

    2. Is it wise casting a drag queen as a villain given all the anti-drag queen sentiment? I know, I get it, maybe it’s not as bad in the UK as it is here, but do we need to further demonize drag queens?

    +1 note… LOL…

    I was convinced the lost chord was going to be the mystery chord that opens A Hard Day’s Night.

    https://www.beatlesbible.com/features/hard-days-night-chord/

    • Value Subtracted@startrek.websiteOPMEnglish
      4·
      6 months ago

      Is it wise casting a drag queen as a villain given all the anti-drag queen sentiment?

      Gosh, what a loaded question! I think it ultimately boils down to a question of representation - these things shouldn’t be a problem in isolation, but they can be a problem if it’s part of a greater pattern. It does sound like Davies is intent on weaving queerness throughout all aspects of this series, so that will probably make a difference.

      I was convinced the lost chord was going to be the mystery chord that opens A Hard Day’s Night.

      I had the legendary chord from “A Day in the Life” in mind, which of course isn’t really possible on a single piano (at least, not to its full effect).