Well it was in wales, there’s just nothing to infect there besides sheep. I love wales but having lived there there’s some truth to the exaggerations, all in good fun though.
@amelianyoom9545 You take that back!!!! I suffered many months of Covid in Wales, not because of the country because of the virus and also was on my death bed twice getting the virus and also from my 2nd vaccine jab😂😛
Elliot is my favourite child character in all of Doctor Who due to excellent characterisation and a strong child actor. The whole guest cast in fact is excellent across the board. All good actors playing well drawn characters.
I do fish fingers and custard for special Doctor Who days. Anniversaries and suchlike. Well… haddock goujons with a savoury garlic sabayon dip. Delicious!
I had some leftover custard a few years back, and fish fingers in the freezer. So yes, of course I had to give it a try. It was surprisingly edible. But I will admit apple pie and custard is a better combination 🙂
They know quite a bit about us when we tried peaceful negotiations the last time. This species is from the classic era with John Pertwee...and they say Doctor Who was never political before now lol
Every time someone mentions the show getting political I think: 'did NO-ONE watch the Pertwee era?' I wasn't alive at the time but I've seen it. Pretty sure other Doctors have had social and political commentary as well but the Third was the most obvious.
And so, the Silurians return. They first appeared in *Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970)* when they faced off against the Third Doctor. Also they think of humans as apes because they interacted with our ape-like ancestors. They're very interesting creatures, because they aren't aliens. They belong on Earth as much as we do. Two dominant species, in conflict over a single world.
Okay I definitely remember only giving this episode half of my attention back when it aired. This has a different kind of flavor to it, something I can only describe as bleak. I don't know if it's the color gradient or the characters or if there was something else that had me worn out but I didn't appreciate it back then (I'm thinking this Doctor is written with a different color schematic than the previous one - perhaps every doctor is colorized differently, like a rainbow, made to distinguish each from the last - looking forward to testing this theory as I watch these further with you - yes, you got me). I LOVED watching this reaction and the plot was absolutely captivating. I have no idea what happens after this but an underground civilization is the stuff of dreams! The warrior (I'm bad with names), I swear I've seen her kind in a previous episode, maybe the end of earth episode? I'm not sure, but the species looks familiar. I can't wait to see what next week brings us. 🙏Have a blessed day and good luck with this storm. I'm expecting 9" of snow tonight, plus ice and extended power outages, so watching you was a nice distraction from the stress 💙🌹
The Silurians mainly appeared a few times in classic Who, starting in the 3rd doctor's era. This was their first appearance in new Who, and the whole plot is an homage to their first story.
Fish fingers and custard isn’t that bad… it’s sort of reminiscent of having sweet and sour pork or some other protein. Sweet and savoury is often a great mix, despite how paradoxical it seems.
The actor at the beginning, Robert Pugh, I was thinking as soon as I saw him, I know this guy. So, he was Craster on GOT, you know, the one who had all children with his daughters and gave the sons to the white walkers, and he was Tony Mack on this episode, and he was Jonah on Torchwood, the episode "Adrift". That's the one where the rift swallowed a teenager and he came back older than his mother, and quite not okay. And a slew of other roles as well.
Not a bad episode, though as a 2 parter in itself it’s still nowhere near as good as the story in which the Silurians first appeared back in 1970 (with the 3rd Doctor). This story also gave me two classic series vibes from “The Green Death” (set in a mining community in Wales) and “Inferno,” (a big drill trying to drill down through the Earth’s crust).
This is, perhaps, my favourite story of the season. Mainly because I love the dynamic between Matt Smith and Meera Syal. I frequently wish Nasreen Chaudhry had become a full-time companion.
all classic who creatures have under gone development and redesign as has the Dr. they did the best they could at the time with low budgets but they would not work today.
@@obiwankenobi687 I think he meant the original Silurian design, and I definitely think those would look a little goofy if done to modern costuming standards
The Fish Sticks and Custard wasn't exactly what it appeared to be - the fish sticks were a spongy cake made to look like fish sticks lol. On the topic of him always being gross, I can say that at least since Tennant..who would lick wood and taste sand made up of dead things lol
very minor spoilers but still, be warned! it's fun that you got to this point just after the latest season had a lil cameo of a Silurian, just a fun coincidence
Also the BF audiodramas with the Silurians are great stories too. 'Bloodtide' has Sixth and Charles Darwin fight the Silurian who accidentally created humanity.
I very much prefer these designs. The original silurian arc was imo the worst one I've watched from the third doctor which was a lot. The other one with the master and sea devils was pretty good though, haven't watched any other classic silurian episodes except that hilariously bad one from the fifth doctor. Are there any more?
I kind of like turning the Silurian face plate into a mask - clever idea. I dislike the non-expressive monster masks used in Classic Who. I realize that it they didnt have prosthetics or the budget to do much more back then, but having an expressive alien face is a big improvement.
@@alexsimpkin5620 Eh I find Bloodtide to be one of the weaker 6/Evelyn stories but it's been 4 years since I listened to it so I don't remember it too well
@@lucasdolding6924that's a stupid response to make. I've seen every episode of modern who. However, if I was one of those people I was referring to and I had just seen this story for the first time and then went to his reaction to both of them then I'd of course want to discuss what I thought about them in the comments or at least see what others thought. There being spoilers would ruin that experience
Fish Fingers and Custard works, it works better the crispier the fish fingers and the more like european vanilla pudding the custard is.... the American vanilla pudding is way too sweet and drowns out the fish a bit, but that is not necessarily a bad thing for some.
I love the Silurians, both classic and modern. It was great to see them again with a modern design.
7:20 Kudos to Karen Gillan. That scene was shot practically - no CGI
this was set in 2020 I must say the lack of covid prevention is quite worrying.^^
The UK was over a month late to the global lockdown anyway. It might be early 2020.
Well it was in wales, there’s just nothing to infect there besides sheep.
I love wales but having lived there there’s some truth to the exaggerations, all in good fun though.
😄
Probably early 2020, before the lockdowns.
@amelianyoom9545 You take that back!!!! I suffered many months of Covid in Wales, not because of the country because of the virus and also was on my death bed twice getting the virus and also from my 2nd vaccine jab😂😛
“ This is such a sprightly, wholesome opening. It fills me with nervousness.” 😂😂😂
Elliot is my favourite child character in all of Doctor Who due to excellent characterisation and a strong child actor. The whole guest cast in fact is excellent across the board. All good actors playing well drawn characters.
I'm partial to young Amy myself, but yeah, Elliot is very good.
Chris... You reacted over the most important line in this episode. "No, they're afraid of me."
I do fish fingers and custard for special Doctor Who days. Anniversaries and suchlike. Well… haddock goujons with a savoury garlic sabayon dip. Delicious!
I tried fish fingers and custard. It was honestly better than I'd have expected!
Same here
Of all the classic Who monsters I consider the Silurians to have enjoyed the best New Who Glow-Up.
I had some leftover custard a few years back, and fish fingers in the freezer. So yes, of course I had to give it a try.
It was surprisingly edible. But I will admit apple pie and custard is a better combination 🙂
Meera Syal is one of my favourite actors working. She also a massive crush!
Older guy also plays the missing boy who goes mad in Torchwood who screams for hours…
18:41 she went to sleep and woke up in a world of super intelligent apes while here kind are mutes that we keep in cages... she is literally tayler
They know quite a bit about us when we tried peaceful negotiations the last time. This species is from the classic era with John Pertwee...and they say Doctor Who was never political before now lol
Every time someone mentions the show getting political I think: 'did NO-ONE watch the Pertwee era?' I wasn't alive at the time but I've seen it. Pretty sure other Doctors have had social and political commentary as well but the Third was the most obvious.
One of my biggest fears is being buried alive, but I have a spouse and kids so there’s a lot of competition for worst fears.
And so, the Silurians return. They first appeared in *Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970)* when they faced off against the Third Doctor.
Also they think of humans as apes because they interacted with our ape-like ancestors.
They're very interesting creatures, because they aren't aliens. They belong on Earth as much as we do. Two dominant species, in conflict over a single world.
Always a joy 😘 Thanks Chris.
Okay I definitely remember only giving this episode half of my attention back when it aired. This has a different kind of flavor to it, something I can only describe as bleak. I don't know if it's the color gradient or the characters or if there was something else that had me worn out but I didn't appreciate it back then (I'm thinking this Doctor is written with a different color schematic than the previous one - perhaps every doctor is colorized differently, like a rainbow, made to distinguish each from the last - looking forward to testing this theory as I watch these further with you - yes, you got me). I LOVED watching this reaction and the plot was absolutely captivating. I have no idea what happens after this but an underground civilization is the stuff of dreams! The warrior (I'm bad with names), I swear I've seen her kind in a previous episode, maybe the end of earth episode? I'm not sure, but the species looks familiar. I can't wait to see what next week brings us.
🙏Have a blessed day and good luck with this storm. I'm expecting 9" of snow tonight, plus ice and extended power outages, so watching you was a nice distraction from the stress 💙🌹
The Silurians mainly appeared a few times in classic Who, starting in the 3rd doctor's era. This was their first appearance in new Who, and the whole plot is an homage to their first story.
Actually they’re alive, so technically it’s vivisection
Trust the doctor. Even when he lies. Your life may depend on it.
Fish fingers and custard is surprisingly nice
Much nicer if you have it the same way Matt Smith did in that scene. Sponge fingers covered in coloured coconut to look like fish fingers
@steverussell1965 Doubt it. Don't like coconut
6:04 I did. it is all right.
Sorry, but i had to stop at the Wibbly Wobbly Knees.
I couldn't catch my breath.
Too funny.
That was so unexpected to those words
Great old baddy returns. Though you seemed to have glossed over that the humans totally started ths one. Humans are always the worst monster.
Fish fingers and custard isn’t that bad… it’s sort of reminiscent of having sweet and sour pork or some other protein. Sweet and savoury is often a great mix, despite how paradoxical it seems.
The actor at the beginning, Robert Pugh, I was thinking as soon as I saw him, I know this guy. So, he was Craster on GOT, you know, the one who had all children with his daughters and gave the sons to the white walkers, and he was Tony Mack on this episode, and he was Jonah on Torchwood, the episode "Adrift". That's the one where the rift swallowed a teenager and he came back older than his mother, and quite not okay. And a slew of other roles as well.
Not a bad episode, though as a 2 parter in itself it’s still nowhere near as good as the story in which the Silurians first appeared back in 1970 (with the 3rd Doctor). This story also gave me two classic series vibes from “The Green Death” (set in a mining community in Wales) and “Inferno,” (a big drill trying to drill down through the Earth’s crust).
10:45 I just noticed polar express believe ticket
It's the Ted Lasso believe poster.
🙋♂️ I had fish fingers and custard
You should look up what classic silurians look like. It' totally different!
Both great designs though and I absolutely love this two parter.
I found this one a little slow in pacing but still interesting
This is, perhaps, my favourite story of the season. Mainly because I love the dynamic between Matt Smith and Meera Syal. I frequently wish Nasreen Chaudhry had become a full-time companion.
all classic who creatures have under gone development and redesign as has the Dr. they did the best they could at the time with low budgets but they would not work today.
The Silurians would definitely work today they look great
@@obiwankenobi687 I think he meant the original Silurian design, and I definitely think those would look a little goofy if done to modern costuming standards
The Fish Sticks and Custard wasn't exactly what it appeared to be - the fish sticks were a spongy cake made to look like fish sticks lol. On the topic of him always being gross, I can say that at least since Tennant..who would lick wood and taste sand made up of dead things lol
Another great Chibnall episode. 💙💙
very minor spoilers but still, be warned!
it's fun that you got to this point just after the latest season had a lil cameo of a Silurian, just a fun coincidence
❤
Fish *Fingers. Tut tut
He’s a yank. It’s what they say. We forgive him.
Part twooooo
Tbh I prefer classic who Silurian designs and none of their stories are great apart from the silurians
Also the BF audiodramas with the Silurians are great stories too. 'Bloodtide' has Sixth and Charles Darwin fight the Silurian who accidentally created humanity.
I very much prefer these designs. The original silurian arc was imo the worst one I've watched from the third doctor which was a lot. The other one with the master and sea devils was pretty good though, haven't watched any other classic silurian episodes except that hilariously bad one from the fifth doctor. Are there any more?
I kind of like turning the Silurian face plate into a mask - clever idea. I dislike the non-expressive monster masks used in Classic Who. I realize that it they didnt have prosthetics or the budget to do much more back then, but having an expressive alien face is a big improvement.
@@alexsimpkin5620 Eh I find Bloodtide to be one of the weaker 6/Evelyn stories but it's been 4 years since I listened to it so I don't remember it too well
Still mourning Vera, I see =(
I would be more willing to say “Who’s Rory” but seeing as you’re two months ahead it seems pointless
You know you've spoiled stuff for people who may be watching the show for the first and using these reactions too...
@ What did I spoil?
@@thepandorica1660 Anyone who does that and decides to read the comments should prepare themselves to be spoiled
Rory is Rory. But what are you?
@@lucasdolding6924that's a stupid response to make. I've seen every episode of modern who. However, if I was one of those people I was referring to and I had just seen this story for the first time and then went to his reaction to both of them then I'd of course want to discuss what I thought about them in the comments or at least see what others thought.
There being spoilers would ruin that experience
Fish Fingers and Custard works, it works better the crispier the fish fingers and the more like european vanilla pudding the custard is.... the American vanilla pudding is way too sweet and drowns out the fish a bit, but that is not necessarily a bad thing for some.