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| Season 1 (Marco Polo) |
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13 | 18.57% |
| Season 2 (The Crusade) |
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1 | 1.43% |
| Season 3 (Galaxy 4/The Myth Makers/The Daleks' Master Plan/The Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Eve/The Celestial Toymaker/The Savages) |
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25 | 35.71% |
| Season 4 (The Smugglers/The Highlanders/The Underwater Menace/The Evil of the Daleks) |
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16 | 22.86% |
| Season 5 (The Abominable Snowmen/The Web of Fear/The Wheel in Space) |
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11 | 15.71% |
| Season 6 (The Space Pirates) |
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4 | 5.71% |
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PriorMarcus posted:Its been amazingly mismanaged, and the guy in charge of it having meltdowns on Twitter anytime anyone questions what is going on is the only thing I've enjoyed so far. Like actual meltdowns or just "calm down nerds" annoyance?
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PriorMarcus posted:Its been amazingly mismanaged, and the guy in charge of it having meltdowns on Twitter anytime anyone questions what is going on is the only thing I've enjoyed so far. I thought James Goss was in charge of it, and he mostly just posts chill pictures of cats?
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Nov 17, 2020 04:11
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Open Source Idiom posted:I thought James Goss was in charge of it, and he mostly just posts chill pictures of cats? Yeah, I’ve looked through his Twitter feed including replies and it’s a lot of this. https://twitter.com/gossjam/status/1326076582755229698
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Nov 17, 2020 04:57
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On a personal note, I’d like to thank the network currently known as Syfy for showing Rose and the End of the World back to back for the US debut, because if I had seen Rose only on the first week I wouldn’t be posting new Doctor Who threads, because that episode is pretty stupid when you think about it.
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Nov 17, 2020 05:26
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Edward Mass posted:On a personal note, I’d like to thank the network currently known as Syfy for showing Rose and the End of the World back to back for the US debut, because if I had seen Rose only on the first week I wouldn’t be posting new Doctor Who threads, because that episode is pretty stupid when you think about it. On a similar note I would like to thank season 1 for having Dalek be the sixth episode, and the fifth that aired on Syfy. I was already along for the ride at that point, but that was the episode that made it clear I needed to know more about the history of the show too
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Nov 17, 2020 05:38
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Rose is not good, it definitely needs the second half of the 1-2 punch which End of the World provides. EotW says to the viewer ‘this is what you’re in for!’
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Nov 17, 2020 05:40
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I like Rose  It's fun and has a plastic man smash a table.
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Nov 17, 2020 06:03
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I consider myself extremely lucky for my introduction to New Who being my dad tuning into what turned out to be The Parting Of The Ways on the ABC partway through, with neither of us even remembering New Who was a thing at the time. We just saw a space battle on Australia's public broadcaster, and kept watching just to see why the hell that was happening. We only understood once a Dalek turned up. Even then, we didn't really understand the rest until we hit the regeneration. We decided to watch it from the next season on because of David Tennant. ...or rather because we mistook him for Callum Blue, who we knew from Dead Like Me. Frankly, it's an absurd streak of luck that I got into Doctor Who at all. Fun fact: I to this day haven't seen Rose in full, because every time a network here started showing New Who from the beginning we'd only find out partway through the first season.
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Nov 17, 2020 06:06
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Rose leaked pretty early and I was so hype for new Who that I had zero criticisms until like 3 years later.
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Nov 17, 2020 07:00
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I never saw the leak but if I remember right it was missing a bunch of special effects and people flew into a panic that the show had somehow maintained the exact 1987 budget with no adjustment for inflation?
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Nov 17, 2020 07:19
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Jerusalem posted:I never saw the leak but if I remember right it was missing a bunch of special effects and people flew into a panic that the show had somehow maintained the exact 1987 budget with no adjustment for inflation? Not to mention Graham Norton's audience showing up for no reason.
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Nov 17, 2020 08:10
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Jerusalem posted:I never saw the leak but if I remember right it was missing a bunch of special effects and people flew into a panic that the show had somehow maintained the exact 1987 budget with no adjustment for inflation? Effects were all in place, the opening theme was from Four. I still have it on a drive somewhere.
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Nov 17, 2020 09:39
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Open Source Idiom posted:I like Rose It's got some truly iconic moments and Eccleston smashes it as always but the direction really hurts it
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Nov 17, 2020 11:38
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Edward Mass posted:Not to mention Graham Norton's audience showing up for no reason. That was the night of broadcast, the leak didn’t have them. The leak also didn’t have the new theme, just the original Hartnell.
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Nov 17, 2020 12:13
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Rose is good once you've seen Nine's whole run, because Nine's character shines through, but, and don't kill me, End of the World doesn't help. Nine's entire run has the same problem: the direction wants the show to be a kids' show and Eccleston manages to fight it. It makes Nine seem mean, because he sounds like a serious, angry adult who's screaming at a bunch of kids who don't know any better. Once you know what the show is supposed to be, it works, because the character has just gone through a lot of trauma and needs to learn to enjoy life again, but that's a tough sell if you know nothing about Doctor Who. I didn't like the show much the first time I watched it until I got to Ten.
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Nov 17, 2020 16:20
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Like, Dalek is probably well-written, but the only people acting in it are Christopher Eccleston and Nick Briggs's voice thing. Van Staten is terrible, the camera looks like they smeared vaseline on it, the military gang are like extras from a video game, and much though I like Murray Gold, his soundtrack is too much for what they're going for. It is not a good introduction to the Daleks.
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Nov 17, 2020 16:33
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I will never forget first watching the 50th Anniversary Special, being unable to tell Ten and Eleven apart, then went back to the first episode of the new series and then a completely different guy opens a door and introduces himself as the Doctor I was so lost and got hooked trying to figure out what the flip was going on
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Nov 17, 2020 16:36
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Bicyclops posted:Like, Dalek is probably well-written, but the only people acting in it are Christopher Eccleston and Nick Briggs's voice thing. Van Staten is terrible, the camera looks like they smeared vaseline on it, the military gang are like extras from a video game, and much though I like Murray Gold, his soundtrack is too much for what they're going for. It is not a good introduction to the Daleks. Rewatching it, it's really obvious how hard the episode was trying to counter every single dig that's ever been made about the Daleks being poo poo. It feels so excessive now. It's to RTD's credit though that he finally managed to completely kill the old "Daleks can't climb stairs" joke.
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Nov 17, 2020 23:45
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Out of the darkness of 2020, let's bring some light. It's been a couple of years since the last one now, but I feel like everyone could use some holiday happiness!  It’s time for…  THE 2020 DOCTOR WHO THREAD SECRET SANTA! Yes, it’s that time of the year again! If you're new to this Secret Santa malarkey, we all throw our names into a hat, you receive a random name, and send that person a lovely gift of DOCTOR WHO goodies, toys, candy, maybe some booze (postage allowing), and all around a big ol' ball of holiday cheer! It's fun, trust me. No really.  SIGNING UP: 1) First thing, sign up here: https://forms.gle/QWt7rBsQBmroYNv18 If you find you are having problems, email me at doctorwhosecretsanta [at] gmail [dot] com In the subject line, please include the tag [DWSS]. 2) Post in this thread! Tell us what kinds of stuff you're into! Once Santas are assigned, we're all going to be trying to figure each other out, so some healthy conversation will help things go smoothly. 3) DEADLINE: The deadline for sign-ups is WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25TH! #SAVETHEDAY Assignments will go out shortly thereafter. 4) BUDGET: Somewhere in the $25-$30 (£20-25) range (before shipping). You're welcome to spend more, but that's no guarantee you'll get that much in return. Gag gifts are cool, but please include some kind of actual gift. 5) COLLEGE STUDENTS: Remember that these gifts will likely go out around the holiday break, so be mindful of which address you give me. If you have any concerns about packages being stolen from your doorstep, use the address of your work/friend/parents, just so long as it's cool with them. 6) INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: If you sign up for this, you can agree to the possibility of getting an international address. 7) SHIPPING DEADLINES: Royal Mail last posting days: https://www.royalmail.com/christmas/last-posting-dates USPS Holiday deadlines: https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm/ 8) WHEN YOUR GIFT ARRIVES: Show us your loot! Take pictures! You can wait until Christmas morning if you want, but still, show us all the awesome goodies your Santa brought you. 9) LATE PACKAGES: If you haven't received your gift by January 1st, let me know so I can look into it. If you haven't SENT your gift by December 15th, let me know so I can contact your recipient. 10) DON'T BE A DEADBEAT: If you sign up, please get your person something. Nobody likes a deadbeat Santa. 11) FINALLY: A Merry Christmas to all of you at home! 
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Nov 17, 2020 23:58
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Hell yeah, it’s finally DWSS season 
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Nov 18, 2020 00:17
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Thanks for all the effort you put into this, The Doctor. It's a nice little bit of cheer every year. 
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Nov 18, 2020 00:27
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The_Doctor posted:11) FINALLY: A Merry Christmas to all of you at home! God, Last Christmas was such a good loving episode.
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Nov 18, 2020 00:36
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I know some of you are gonna think I've not taste, but Big Finish's Torchwood range is really, really good, and very much worth your time.
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Open Source Idiom posted:I know some of you are gonna think I've not taste, but Big Finish's Torchwood range is really, really good, and very much worth your time. If they say that, they have to say it about mine too because I agree. I look forward to new Torchwood releases now more than anything else (Especially give me more Norton please and thank you. Bonus if he's paired with Andy).
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Nov 18, 2020 18:40
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McGann posted:If they say that, they have to say it about mine too because I agree. I look forward to new Torchwood releases now more than anything else (Especially give me more Norton please and thank you. Bonus if he's paired with Andy). Oh sweet! Do you subscribe to the monthly releases? I'd just finished listening to the Into/Rhys one that came out last night when I posted that, it's really really good. And Norton is fantastic. Parasite was such a good story too. I really wanted to hear more of his coworker, Lisbeth, after that one, but I figure we're probably not going too, for obvious reasons...
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Nov 18, 2020 22:43
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Open Source Idiom posted:Oh sweet! Do you subscribe to the monthly releases? I'd just finished listening to the Into/Rhys one that came out last night when I posted that, it's really really good. Hah yeah, I liked her character but I think you're probably right about that. Unless we get more 50s Torchwood stuff, I'd like some more stuff around the time the "Vicar" was in charge. I am currently on a break from picking up new releases (except some of the specials coming out) as I catch up on Torchwood's range. I jumped in after they reformed the team, right around when parallel Yvonne showed up . But I'm still staying current with the new Torchwood stuff too, so I'll have to make that my next listen. The cover alone makes it look like a blast, I love when Torchwood does 'weird' concept stuff - like I loved Tropical Beach Sounds and Dead Man's Switch. The last one I listened to was Ex Machina, so I have the Three Monkeys to get through next before this most excellent BBQ. Anyway long story short, yes I am a big Torchwood range fan, though I may have to take a break for the Abby/Zara 5th doctor as I enjoyed that original trilogy.
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Nov 19, 2020 15:40
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsS2jMaAYbI
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Nov 19, 2020 20:09
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The animation on these is weird and as is the story so far, but I find them strangely compelling (and am also at work so that helps)
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Nov 20, 2020 01:17
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McGann posted:The animation on these is weird and as is the story so far, but I find them strangely compelling (and am also at work so that helps) "Weird yet compelling" sums up the Daleks rather well, doesn't it?
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Nov 20, 2020 01:24
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Vinylshadow posted:"Weird yet compelling" sums up the Daleks rather well, doesn't it? I mean... really, all of Doctor Who!
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Nov 20, 2020 01:33
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The restoriation empire will probably be erased from history by the end ofTime Lord Victorious, since otherwise that's a massive change to the brand, but hopefully the Dalek Prime Strategist sticks around in some form. He's so wonderfully slimy and smug, and you can tell Nicholas Briggs is having fun with it. Dalek Time Squad is both the silliest and best name for the TLV Daleks.
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Nov 20, 2020 16:32
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The Sontaran Experiment is a weird story in a lot of ways, but it's actually pretty good
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Nov 20, 2020 19:42
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Also the robot has wiggly nose hair
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Nov 20, 2020 19:44
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It's the best Sontaran story.
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Nov 20, 2020 22:56
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57th anniversary! 
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Nov 23, 2020 11:39
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The_Doctor posted:57th anniversary! Goddamn, has it really been almost a decade since the 50th? That still feels like only yesterday. Anyway nevermind that bullshit, time to rewatch Day of the Doctor  Also The Fiveish Doctors  Also Night of the Doctor 
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Nov 23, 2020 11:42
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Animated Web of Fear incoming! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsG6QRSpS40
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Nov 23, 2020 14:19
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The_Doctor posted:Animated Web of Fear incoming! I'm so happy!
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Nov 23, 2020 14:39
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The_Doctor posted:Animated Web of Fear incoming! (I'd wondered if they would ever go full 3D Fear Effect-style models rather than the 2D Archer-style. Question answered!)
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Nov 23, 2020 19:26
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Well now I wanna see Studio Orange (Beastars, Godzilla: Singular Point) to animate a Doctor Who serial Or the LucasFilm animators, since that style is very similar to Star Wars: Resistance and Tron: Uprising
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