Doctor Who: Episode 13: The Big Bang (Spoilers) + TimeLord 5000!

[LostTimeLady]

[HEADING=2]"Who are you?" "You're going to find out very soon, now. And I'm sorry but that's when everything changes." beep SCHZEEOW![/HEADING]
hey-o Cpt.Jack
Who didn't think "Torchwood" when she said that?

I did think that yeah. Has River Song been reading lines with Captin Jack perchance?

 

[LostTimeLady]

Just a thought regarding the TARDIS explosion; could it have been the Doctor himself?
Back in Amy's Choice, the Doctor escaped the second dream by blowing up the TARDIS.
I dunno, it just seems a bit of an odd coincidence.

I found Amy's Choice as being highly profetic for a lot of stuff that went on in this series. Rory dying? Predicted. TARDIS going bang? Predicted. Amy and Rory finally tying the knot? Predicted. Jumping back and forth between places? Predicted. Amy making an important choice that leads to the day being saved? Predicted.

Clever writing hay?

 

[PoliceBox63]

I'm disappointed there wasn't a preview for xmas. There usually is, isn't there?

 

[PoliceBox63]

I did think that yeah. Has River Song been reading lines with Captin Jack perchance?

Well she did shnake his Vortex Manipulator

btw are those escapist "e"s in your avatar's eyes?

 

[pigeon_of_doom]

Wasn't optimistic as the start, as I usually hate frame narrative set-ups, but thankfully that was only relevant in the first act, and was made entirely appropriate with the brilliant constant time switching. The inconsistencies did get mildly annoying for me, but I really really enjoyed it. The "I'll exist If I'm remembered" thing really pissed me off in Season 3, as the way it was executed was just so damn hokey, but I was fine with it here as it made sense and wasn't oversold.

Amy's constant attempts to kiss The Doctor wound me up too, although I'm hoping that will cut out next season. I'm worried they'll reintroduce River and there'll be some almost romantic competition between the two, and if The Doctor starts feeling something for River, then Amy will finally focus more on Rory. Which wouldn't be fair on Rory (a character I'm becoming increasingly fond of, so glad he's back, even though I thought he'd died again in the blitz).

Really enjoyed it, and can't wait for Christmas. Too long to wait, although I didn't think this series was that consistent, when it was good it was absolutely terrific. And Gaiman's writing an episode? Even more pumped now for whatever adversary and scenario he could devise. Ah well, birthday soon so I'll be able to bear it by picking up some of the previous series, and some of the classic stuff. And maybe even a toy sonic screwdriver.

Also, loved the fez. Groaned at the geronimo. Give it up already.

Don't quite get why The Doctor had to be the one to start Big Bang 2 though, I mean, couldn't fake Rory do it? And I wish there was a slightly more sophisticated emotional approach taken to Amy's affection for a duplicate, perhaps a bit complicated for younger watchers but I reckon it was doable in what was already admittedly a very very content heavy episode.

 

[LostTimeLady]

I did think that yeah. Has River Song been reading lines with Captin Jack perchance?

Well she did shnake his Vortex Manipulator

btw are those escapist "e"s in your avatar's eyes?

Actually no their not but looking closely I'm suprised I never noticed that before! That's quite remarkable, and a little spooky. It's actually a painting from an art Expo called 'No ghost, just a shell' and I thought it was quite an edgy avatar to have as my online persona at the time. Ah the world is full of little things like seeing escapist 'e's in avatars... he he.

And how do we know it was definately Jack's VM? Ok, the hansome time agent line kinda gave it away a little, but I demand proof!!! (I kid, it would be fun if it was Jack's VM).

 

[PoliceBox63]

I did think that yeah. Has River Song been reading lines with Captin Jack perchance?

Well she did shnake his Vortex Manipulator

btw are those escapist "e"s in your avatar's eyes?

Actually no their not but looking closely I'm suprised I never noticed that before! That's quite remarkable, and a little spooky. It's actually a painting from an art Expo called 'No ghost, just a shell' and I thought it was quite an edgy avatar to have as my online persona at the time. Ah the world is full of little things like seeing escapist 'e's in avatars... he he.

And how do we know it was definately Jack's VM? Ok, the hansome time agent line kinda gave it away a little, but I demand proof!!! (I kid, it would be fun if it was Jack's VM).

Well obviously because he is the only handsome time agent oh wait John Hart

 

[Scorp123]

It was awesome btw has anyone noticed that the doctor's theme sounds a lot like the suicide mission from mass effect 2 soundtrack?

 

[Vortex Traveller]

Very wibbly wobbley timey wimey and confusing, I just kept up with it but my mum and my nan were a bit confused til I explained it! Loved the start where the box opens and your expecting The Doctor and Amy pops out... that caught me totally off guard I litterally shouted "What the........ !". The ending was sweet, but cheeky Moffat leaving us hanging on what "The Silence" is until next year. Also River... who can she be, to the extent of making a DALEK beg for mercy. Why could older Amy make physical contact with her young self... unless since the universe was ripping apart anyway, one little paradox didn't matter in the grand scheme of things. Also I'd like to take a moment to morn the Doctor's loss his fez.

10/10 best finale so far with a lot of extra mysteries left for next year!

My theory is the TARDIS explosion is caused by the Black Guardian
if not him then my second choice is Omega.

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

New theory River Song is Captain Jack Harkness!!!


I doubt it. Lots. but congratulations on the 5000 posts, and I loved that episode.

 

[Loop Stricken]

It was awesome btw has anyone noticed that the doctor's theme sounds a lot like the suicide mission from mass effect 2 soundtrack?

Listening to it now.
I'm not feeling it, blud.

 

[neon flame]

I liked it, and wasn't too bothered by the continuity errors, though I did notice them. One that no one seems to have mentioned: In the episode before this, when the Pandorica was opening, River said it had deadlocks in it. Yet the Doctor's screwdriver could open it.

So, after all that trouble, did the Dalek's FORGET TO LOCK THE DAMN THING?!

 

[Loop Stricken]

So, after all that trouble, did the Dalek's FORGET TO LOCK THE DAMN THING?!

They were suffering from a bad case of Erasedfromtimeness, so I suppose they did.

 

[DC_Josh]

I was right, there was two doctors hopping about. I'm so glad it wasn't continuity errors.

And my bet for whom will be the over arching villain behind the Silence Will Fall business...

Omega.

It really couldn't be anybody else.

It might be Valeyard, seeing as we've had multiple doctors and evil-twin based business this series. But no, its most probably Omega.

 

[Zorg Machine]

Here's for another season of Pond('s) and Matt Smith.
Favorite quote:
The doctor:Mr Pond (can't be arsed to remember the entire sentence)
Rory:Actually, it doesn't work like that.
The doctor:Yes it does.
Rory:yes it does.

I was wondering how they would keep the name Pond.

On a side note, I had completely forgotten about the weirdness in the episode, Flesh and Stone (The forest full of angels episode)

 

[ZeoAssassin]

ok i am NOT looking at any of these posts in fear of spoilers, but can some1 link me a website of something that i am assuming i can watch this and catch up on the other Dr Who (sense BBCA is ONLY up to the Vincent van go episode)...really don't want to wait for this shit any more lol?

I shouldn't because you said lol and followed it with a question mark, but what the hell.

http://www.doctorwho-episodes.com/watch-doctor-who-episodes/doctor-who-series-5

Enjoy.

Edit: Oh and the finale should be up within the next day or two I think.

nice to have a day off work to catch up ty good sir, and the finale WAS up althou the HD wasn't..still..what an awesome ride that was, looking forward to Xmas when season 6 begins. i love how there is still a big mystery about WHO it was that pulled the TARDIS and caused it to explode today. and of course the continued adventures with River Song

 

[Disaster Button]

I was right, there was two doctors hopping about. I'm so glad it wasn't continuity errors.

And my bet for whom will be the over arching villain behind the Silence Will Fall business...

Omega.

It really couldn't be anybody else.

It might be Valeyard, seeing as we've had multiple doctors and evil-twin based business this series. But no, its most probably Omega.

Besides I think The Valeyard comes along between The Doctor's 12th and 13th incarnations.

 

[Archemetis]

Most of it doesn't make any sense regardless of how you try, it's not an appealing effect for me.

I like things to make sense, by all means make some of it confusing. But I do like to think about it and say 'Ah, yeah that's how it worked.'

Unfortunately most of this series doesn't have that.

Beyond that though, I did enjoy the episode, just can't say it's been the best finale I've seen.

 

[LostTimeLady]

I did think that yeah. Has River Song been reading lines with Captin Jack perchance?

Well she did shnake his Vortex Manipulator

btw are those escapist "e"s in your avatar's eyes?

Actually no their not but looking closely I'm suprised I never noticed that before! That's quite remarkable, and a little spooky. It's actually a painting from an art Expo called 'No ghost, just a shell' and I thought it was quite an edgy avatar to have as my online persona at the time. Ah the world is full of little things like seeing escapist 'e's in avatars... he he.

And how do we know it was definately Jack's VM? Ok, the hansome time agent line kinda gave it away a little, but I demand proof!!! (I kid, it would be fun if it was Jack's VM).

Well obviously because he is the only handsome time agent oh wait John Hart

That was my thought, maybe it's a job spcific qualification thingy that time agents are good looking. He he. It would be funny. Then again, it is in the 51st centry when they're all out 'dancing'.

 

[PoliceBox63]

I liked it, and wasn't too bothered by the continuity errors, though I did notice them. One that no one seems to have mentioned: In the episode before this, when the Pandorica was opening, River said it had deadlocks in it. Yet the Doctor's screwdriver could open it.

So, after all that trouble, did the Dalek's FORGET TO LOCK THE DAMN THING?!

continuity... nazi... within me... breaking free...