There is a reference to 73 yards; Harriet says that the cctv camera was "positioned in a storage yard 66m away. 73 yards = 66.7512 meters. If this tape were not from a camera, but from someones memory, due to the distance, no matter the unit tech, you still wouldn't be able to make out the hooded figure's face. Also, when ruby is getting the cctv footage, there is a small snippet of the radio, which has a distorted screen, and has a similar voice effect to that of Harriet when she is listing the names of the gods. It also says on the screen "ce not available", which happens when the radio is surrounded by things, usually on a large scale, like hills, but it could be Sutekh, as it is referencing the same storm that Mrs Flood saw coming. Another point, Mrs FLOOD, aware of a supernatural STORM, as the god of DEATH approaches. Furthermore, when Mrs Flood goes to Ruby's house, she says, "It's nice for me to get out. I'm always hiding myself away!" One last point, Carla refers to Mrs Flood as Mrs F, and the gods like their anagrams and initials and such. The actual last point is: What is the tech the Susan Triad was going to give out to the whole world for free? She also says when she is breaking down, that "all my ideas come to me in dreams." Anyway, I liked this one.
when they detect the TARDIS in the footage, Kate also says that it's "20 meters" behind its original position, and I think that's a very specific thing to mention. especially with the CCTV camera being positioned 66 meters away.
One potential reference: the dictionary is very careful about not having Ruby move during the time window and when the explosion breaks the glass to end the tone window, the pattern of the broken glass pattern resembles the fairy circle.
This episode felt like vintage RTD first-part finale, with him using theories and twists to distract from the bigger twists coming down the tracks. It defintely felt like Bad Wolf or Utopia, with a gradually unfolding mystery being used to distract you from what it's actually building up to. I have a theory that either the Flux, through sheer scale of death and destruction, summoned Sutekh.
I'd love if it was the flux that summoned him... Would make people ease up on the whole series. I saw people thinking Sutehk entered in While Blue Yonder, but that didn't make sense to me because of *how* the Tardis left in The Star Beast, like that seemed suspicious to me. So the flux would make sense. Maybe what 14 did with the salt was the final straw that let Sutehk through
10/10, no question. This episode ranks up with Bad Wolf as one of the best first part finale in Doctor Who history. It's hard to keep tension for a whole episode without the episode feeling like a drag, but The Legend of Ruby Sunday pulled it off. Cannot wait for next week, Sutekh the Destroyer is the GOAT!
@masterkyoogway3565 Yes, RTD participated in a Journey's End Watch Through and Tate, Tennant and RTD then chatted privately about how much fun they had and how much fun it would be to do it again. The rest is history
Fun fact, the Time Window is not a greenscreen. They did it with projectors which worked well with the VHS vibe. I thinks it's so cool that they did it like that.
Christ - I was on the edge of my seat! That's how you do a cliffhanger leading into a finale - that's what the series has been missing for such a long time.
Anyone notice how the first time Mrs flood saw the Tardis disappear she acts shocked (almost like she's just been taken over) then at the end of the same episode she knows exactly what it is? RTD did something sneaky there 🫡
MY GOAT. There's always a twist at the end, fuck yeah. Gabriel Woolf is 91 and he sounds perfect. Also good catch that the rainbow swirl around 15 in the marketing is similar to Sutekh's vortex. There is a reference to 73 yards, with the Tardis being 66 (roughly the same) metres away. Maintain the hype mate, this episode was everything I've ever wanted out of a part one of a finale.
After this episode I was speechless. Sutekh looked amazing and felt intimidating. This might be RTDs best villian reveal. The realisation that Ruby's mum wasn't pointing at The Doctor but Sutekh and the UNIT soldier disappearing behind it. Oh my god
I think there is a 73 yards reference because at 38:33-38:40 in the episode sutekh says “I hope” and Susan says “I hope… I dare to hope” , which is what ruby said when she visited the tardis as an old woman. I thought this was very intriguing but does it mean anything, what do you think?
When that speech naming each god started I felt chills, I was hoping for Sutekh since the devils chord and seeing their name appear all over the screen was just amazing, I could feel my heart pounding when I saw Sutekh, easily earned at least a 9/10 for that ending alone, thank god the rest of the episode also never misses a beat with the mystery just slowly unfolding. I cannot wait for next week
NAH BRO I am in absolute awe, doctor who has just reached one of its heights im not even kidding. I’m not sure if I’ve ever had such a physical reaction to any show ever. That build up, the naming of the gods (did I hear the mara or am I tripping?) and THAT REVEAL. Like I was pretty certain as soon I saw the red lights beaming out of the sand storm thing earlier in the episode, but god damn it did not detract from that absolute masterclass of a reveal. Nearly cried. And the fact that the whole episode I’m going like “please please please sutehk” like I’m expecting this guy and when the brother actually pulls up it’s still the craziest fucking shit ever. DAMN Best season I don’t even care. Like yeah I’ve always said series 5, and it’ll always be in my heart. But this consistent run of quality, ALMOST unrivalled (in modern) Also I know the trickster was name dropped, but I wonder if he still somehow has a role to play. Like we all remember how his theme basically played out of Ruby, and Maestro was like “nah what’s he doing in there brev” (Direct quote) Like they were confused. Idk if they’d be confused if it just simply signified sutekh. Idk where this thought came from, but I just think it’s curious. Also it’s just sorta unbelievable at this point 14 is just chilling at home cooking a roast dinner for the family or something. Like where is he??? Bro sutehk is here, get your ass over here. Anyway I think I’ve a little bit lost my marbles, can form much of a thought that isn’t just pure hype, I am very happy. Cheers Russell. CLASSIC WHO SUPREMACY
I didn't even watch the show with trickster in wnd I was hyped I also didn't watch the pyramids of mars until after that episode wnd I was flabagsted I didn't think it was gonna be sutehk
I feel exactly the same - I had such a visceral physical reaction where I was shouting and hyperventilating and just in total abject shock, and I've not even seen classic who! a masterclass in tension and payoff if I've ever seen one
I literally shouted NO when the episode ended because I needed even more of it!!!!! It had me invested right from the opening frames and held me for every single second, I wasn't ready for it to stop.
Hearing you go off with praise for every episode that comes out is so nice to hear. it's just pleasant to listen to someone talk happily about something they're so passionate about
Oh. My. God. Bruh this episode is too hype I watched the last 15 minutes about 7 times and I cant get enough of the MUSIC. It had me thinking the master was gonna pop outta no where and tbh i wouldnt mind if they did. Either way words cant express how excited I was going in to this episode, I knew it was gonna be like Utopia where theres a big reveal then everything goes to shit -> weeooo "TO BE CONTINUED" . And the reveal of Sutekh is SO intense and super rewarding, though not as much for me cuz I just watch theory vids and go "ah that would probably be cool". And oh my days was it cool. Cant wait for that second part to release and hopefully it answers some of my burning questions like who even is susan triad why was she having "dreams" and who rubys mother is which will be interesting. thanks for reading and well done on the recent success of ur channel. truly the GOAT!
What's interesting is that in the Pyramids of Mars, Sarah-Jane suggest that the future is fine and the doctor takes her to see it in almost exactly the same way as in the Devil's cord.
Absolutely no clue who Sutekh is, but that reveal was one of the most menacing things I’ve seen. I was half asleep in bed thinking death would come at any moment
As someone who grew up watching an old VHS tape of the Pyramids of Mars that my mum gave me, this series and this episode have been a complete treat to watch! Sutekh was always my favourite classic who villain and people never knew who he was, so I am so so happy that RTD has reintroduced him to the modern audience, so they can be as terrified of him as I was. I can honestly say this may be my favourite season and my favourite Doctor (Sorry 12!). Keep up the amazing work man, your videos keep me going.
I will never forget the feeling I had when I heard Gabriel Woolf’s voice. It was such a shock at first I was like must be someone else but it was just amazing to hear that incredible voice he has. Haven’t been this excited for dr who since the Capaldi era
Forgive me Dwfan91, for I have sinned. I heard your Sutekh theory and thought, nah. I'll let him cook but no way. But when the reveal happened I realised that I have wronged you, forgive me. Jokes aside the build up on this episode was insane. First I was thinking, Trickster is back, then they mentioned him as one of the gods and I finally realised who it truly was. Incredible episode. Using the Tardis like that was so unnerving and unexpected, I loved it.
there was actually a reference to 73 yards! they mention in the episode that the cctv camera was 66 metres away from the church. as kate and ruby say in the episode, 73 yards is equal to 66.751 metres
Perfect first part of a two part. Hit the ground running. LETS GOOOO. I was screaming when the reveal dropped. WHAT. AN. INTRO. Hasn't been on screen in 49 years and they did not disappoint
I've watched every single episode of Doctor Who three or more times each and I say tonight, without any doubt... This is the greatest TV show in history! No one can convince me otherwise! I'm told by someone that watched with me that I spent the entire episode with my hands together, fingers resting on my lip like I was studying every word, every image, like Einstein trying to figure out the Theory of Relativity. I reached a point early in the episode where I was sure what the reveal would be, but still threw my arms up, punching the air, clapping and yelling when it was revealed!
That's my worry FOR. SURE. Especially with how RTD is known for not sticking the landings, to say the least. My theory? Sutehk is actually the playtoy of the Daleks, ofc
I clowned myself into believing it was Zagreus for a minute Also seeing such a great dynamic between the UNIT team has me wishing for another earthbound season with them all
What an episode!!! I’ve been watching classic who and literally only 2 weeks ago I got up to Pyramids of Mars and I’M SO GASSED I saw that before this, I felt the true dread of Sutekh’s return at the end, it was a thrilling experience. All performances were great, all the answers we got were great, even all the answers we DIDNT get were great! I can’t praise this episode enough, I was completely hooked from second one to minute 45! RTD is the GOAT!!!
This was peak Dr. Who. A callback to 4th doctor. The line by the doctor about "which god?" reminded me of all the gods of classic who and the Pantheon of Discord. The references to previous episodes of the series (66m -> 73yards) and 60th specials. I just rewatched it and both times the episode felt 10 minutes in length, I was on the edge of my seat, and the tension was perfect. I wasn't sure if Russel T Davis would manage to wrap up all the mystery boxes, but he wrapped up so many in this episode, which fills me with so much confidence in the finale and the next season.
The Trickster was mentioned and the Mara too. Also with so much Susan meationed she better show up soon. She has to, she has been mentioned by name now. Rtd wouldn't mention her by name and not being her back.
@@dwfan91- the fact he has mentioned her by name now makes me hope. That dangling thread has been there for 60 years(ignoring big finish and books since the show does). Carol Ann Ford should be brought back if Susan returns.
They got Gabriel Woolf back! That alone makes it a 10/10 for me. Pyramids of Mars is my second favorite doctor who story of all time and he is great as Sutek in it. He’s 91 and still terrifying me, lol. Ncuti delivers another amazing performance showing once again when he was such a great choice to play the Doctor. There is so much going on in this story, after filming my reaction to it I had to watch it again almost immediately (not a thing I do usually) and damn, I’m loving it.
@@dwfan91- yep, your favorite number, lol. And he’s still terrifying as Sutek. Did you ever see the “oh mummy” comedy skit on the pyramids of mars dvd?
@@AnotherScifiGuy I did I did😂 also me and Gabriel Woolf have a connection but I don't think you'll ever be able to guess it. (It's not just that he's 91)
Genesis Lynea (the actress for Harriet) absolutely devoured/carried that final scene with her posessed monologue, such an incredible actress who I would be cool w seeing play the Doctor in the future maybe 👀 ALSO! So excited to watch the finale at the cinema next week! Taking my dad so hopefully a chance to convert him into a fan 🙏🙏
Bro, this episode was actually insane like I can’t wait for the next one, it has left me with so many questions, dare I say more questions than 73 yards. I loved the time window and how them moving sort of messed them up, the time window is just so cool. Anyway, thanks for the epic vid lol
I really like the projection of the Doctor this season. It’s one of a kind and maybe underrated. For the first time in my memory, the doctor is failing so much, and not because he’s less smart or quick or whatever, but he is well and truly out of his depth with the power of the gods. We can see this major effect on him, he feels so defeated as he’s gone through so much hurt and loss already. I am truly rooting for him now, and can’t wait to see how he manages in the finale. He’s got a lot of growing to do, and I am so happy that we get to see this. It’s so fresh and interesting in the same way that the 10th was so conflicted between his good and “time lord victorious” side.
I invited 2 friends over to watch Rogue and TLoRS who hadn't seen Doctor Who before and even they were floored by the sheer amount of hype this episode brings. Hoping for an amazing series finale!
There were so many misdirects! S TRIAD as an anagram for TARDIS, Susan, The Beast, The Master leitmotif and the Trickster leitmotif in The Devil’s Chord! And yet the fandom still predicted “Sue Tech!”
Tbh I watched it right as I woke up, I wasn't thinking straight. But when it was wrapping, my brain was SO ACTIVE. I was like "HUUUUUH?!", I really was expecting The Trickster. Best Cliffhanger, EVER.
God I forgot to even mention the time window. That entire scene is one of my favorite scenes in tbe entire show. It was visually, emotionally STUNNING. it made so much sense, was conceptually perfect, and was just completely awesome wow
Loved the episode and what stuck with me was the doctor saying that he still doesn't know his "first" family yet. That means Susan was sent to the past and it changes everything
Incredibly suspenseful finale kick off. That reveal man OMG. RTD is just killing it. Here’s my theory for how it all connects. - The salt in Wild Blue Yonder (obvs) released the gods. - Mrs Flood has been orchestrating the release of Sutekh. - Ruby is the daughter of Sutekh and Susan Twist (hence god like powers of creating snow). When she enters the tardis, sutekh is able to latch on and break back into reality gradually. - this is why the tardis has been crashing into places etc as it try’s to shake off Sutekh. - In 73 yards, when everyone runs away after hearing about Ruby, it’s because they are being told that she is the daughter of Sutekh. - Whilst the realisation of this truth may initially position Ruby as an antagonist, it could ultimately be her that saves the day by unlocking her god-like powers and defeating her father? I love the way RTD is literally playing on our theories and sending us off course this season, who knows where we’ll end up next week 😅
I absolutely adored this episode, first time actually leaving a comment here but this episode was so good that I just had to let you know how much Doctor Who is back for me. RTD is the king of cliffhangers and he hasn't missed a beat since he left the show in 2009. Reintroducing a peak classic villain in the same genuis ways he did with the Daleks, Cybermen and Master back in the day with utter perfection. I love RTD and I love feeling this happy and satisfied with Doctor Who again. Probably the most fun I've had with the show in years
I think I have never shivered more than at this ending! 🤣 This was incredible! From the beginning till the end it was nothing short than peak entertainment. This is actually the first season finale ever I have watched on release and I think I have never been more invested. 🤣 AND THE END! I don't even have words for it! It was just... perfection! Can we just talk about how Sutekh looks? He looks absolutly awsome! 🤣
@@maiahochheiser7628 Yeah, I had the same thoughts at first. I hope he is not just a physically dangerous monster hunting down Unit staff. But! I don't really think he is. After all Kate said he doesn't just surround the Tardis, he's woven into it. He's basically even part of it. So I think he might be imobile because he is stuck to the Tardis. This suggests he has to be a smart villain too. If so I think it's practically perfect. 🤣 Menacing on the outside AND on the inside!
@@diamant_2dot0 I would like that. A lot of people have been referencing the beast from series 2, and given how he worked in Pyramids of Mars, also mind-controlling, Sutehk being mind-controlling intellectually menacing instead of physically would be great!
This episode was HHHYYYYPPPPEEEE!! As someone who hasn’t watched the pyramid of mars, Sutekh seems like such a cool villain for a finale. The writing itself is very fleshed out and doesn’t feel thrown together, although there are some parts that made me cringe a bit Ngl. However, I can overlook that for everything else this episode does right. My favourite part of this episode is in the time window where the soldiers body is first shown: Kate Stewart actually CARES about the fact that someone that seems insignificant to the audience has died, and the look she gives to the doctor has soooo much sub-text. In a previous scene, where Kate comforts the doctor when he explains why he’s never mentioned his granddaughter, and she says he brings hope, but the look she gives him is almost an admission that the doctor is right when he says he brings death and destruction. I love actually feeling that the characters themselves are human beings. 9/10 episode, only flaws are those cringy bits of dialogue, and the main flaw for me is that they NEED to land the second half to make this one remain amazing, so I can’t give this a 10 until next week in case it makes it all for nothing, but I have faith in the boy Russell.
i swear they played the saxon theme right before revealing sutekh, me and my best friend were freaking out thinking they were doing the master again. really liked the ep though cannot wait for next week
@@saqibshabir9755 yeah maybe so, i was thinking that’s a possibility. very interesting the overlaps between the beast and sutekh too (and same voice actor)
I think Sutekh was released during Wild Blue Yonder because they were at the edge of the universe and the doctor cast that salt bringing in more fantastical villains and he has been hiding in the Tardis ever since
18:05 THERE WAS A 73 YARDS REFERENCE, PLEASE PLEASE, HARRIET SAYS THE CCTV FOOTAGE WAS TAKEN FROM "66 METERS AWAY" 😭😭PLS THIS WAS MY FAVORITE PART OF THE EPISODE
I KNEW Susan was a red Herring but despite the Sutehk theories, I still thought that could've been a Red Herring too (I'm a skeptic). And then the reveal??????? I couldn't shut up about it. One of my first thoughts was about how excited you'd be. I'm definitely annoyed at myself for not picking up on the Harriet Arbinger bit. I wish I had seen that coming
Came here as soon as i finished it because oh my god. This fucking episode. I haven't experienced a good dr who plot twist like this in so long, and jesus christ did RTD deliver. I was one of those people thinking that the "god of all gods" might've been the trickster, but oh my days how wrong I was. I absolutely adore all the classic who throwbacks shoved into this series, and with the fucking sutekh reveal.. I was honestly blown away. I was initially kinda hesistant about this season, cuz the first two episodes didn't hit as hard as I was hoping, but since devil's chord it just kept getting better. RTD just never misses. This series is definitely one of my favourites and I absolutely adore your reactions and comments on episodes. Keep going man, cause I cannot wait for your reaction to part 2.
Man, I was glued to my screen the entire episode. The feeling of dread over the entire episode that just kept escalating more and more was insane, I can't remember the last time the show made me legitimately feel that fearful of a villain reveal. Apart from Space Babies (which I'll admit I'm really not a fan of), this season has genuinely been really good and has to be up there with my top 5 seasons of NuWho. I've yet to see Pyramids of Mars still, but you've made me want to go back and watch Classic Who and I'm currently on Season 10 (I can't believe how insanely good the 3rd Doctor's era is, he's jumped his way up to being one of my top Doctors). So I'm now looking even more forward to the 4th Doctor and seeing more context behind Sutekh! 2024 is a great year to be a fan of Doctor Who!
This episode was so good i really am glad people didn’t just hate on this season and I can’t wait to see where this goes but knowing doctor who I know it’s going to be unexpected
I was absolutely blown away by this episode! Very rare to see a parallel plotline in a season finale in this show - the doctor with Susan Twist & Kate with Sutekh. Masterfully done. The time window scene was really well brought to life visually and conceptually; I felt genuinely nervous alongside all of the characters. Unsure how safe it was, whether the robed woman could actually see the doctor, whether they were actually changing the past, whether the past Tardis would become real in the time window...Fantastic tension and it all built up perfectly to the mysterious presence around the Tardis. Also the visual effects at the end of the episode were outstanding, clearly the Disney budget has done wonders. The reveal of Sutekh, the face prosthetics on Susan Twist, the assistant crumbling into sand - all immaculate. I'm really hoping that the second part of the finale doesn't let us down, because if the quality remains as high as it was in this episode, we could have a new best finale on our hands!
WOW! I was fully convinced Susan Twist was Bannakafalatta BUT NO SHE WAS Sutekh! What an amazing first part finale - defiently the best episode since the Tsuranga Conundrum (best episode).
18:14 I'm pretty sure that they said that the camera that recorded Ruby's mother was placed 66 meters from the church or something like that? Anyway the distance was clearly stated as 66 meters, and 73 yards is 66,7 meters so I'd argue that there was a reference actually
Ok, this one was an absolute banger. The really nice character moments, the emotional hook of Ruby's mission to find out her parantage, the poking fun at the audience with that TARDIS anagram (which kind of turned out to be relevant lol), and most of all the tension. Seen a lot of people say it's not very rewatchable for some reason, I've watched it 3 times already and it held up. Am I the crazy one here? But the reveal. Oh my god the reveal. Brilliant, I've rewatched the scene from the start of when the Harbinger started monologuing to the end of the episode, so many times. It's just a god tier reveal, probably second only to the Master reveal in Utopia and the Daleks reveal in Bad Wolf. Absolutely insane. And I predicted it before it was popular! Sutekh letsgooooooo. I'm so happy, RTD has so far picked GOATed classic villains to bring back. And voiced by Garbriel Woolf again. Just amazing stuff. RTD also really knows how to make characters spout words in a way that makes what they're talking about crazy and fascinating and grandiose. He did it when describing the Time War in his first era, in that monologue he pulled it off again, with all those gods. Though obviously we already know some of them, Mara reference letsgoooo. Give us a trippy Mara episode in S15 RTD, you know you want to do that. The scene with the time window was brilliant too, some real creepy stuff there. Feel so bad for Ruby, who's being baited yet again into thinking she'll finally know who her mother is. Next episode it's gotta be revealed for sure. Also Kate, really not a fraud at this point, that look she gave the Doctor after he basically sent that colonel to his death. I sense there will be some conflict between them in the future. And then there's Susan, I will be shocked (and probably frustrated) if she's not in Empire of Death. She's been referenced more explicitly than ever, then baited this episode, I knew Susan Triad wouldn't be her because of that. But I'm so so so hoping she'll finally return, it would be insane to have her mention be the end of the cold open and then just not have her in the story. Anyway, after all my rambling I'm thinking this could be a 9/10 so far? It's peak, but my final opinion hinges on Empire of Death, and while I have faith I can't in good conscience decide on a final rating of the first part of an incomplete story. That would be like rating Pyramids of Mars by parts 1-2. So hyped for more Sutekh, I wish I could watch Empire of Death through a time window to the future.
i was also wondering why kate stewart has been growing on me, and i think part of it is that she’s not being written by moffat anymore😭😭 moffat is notorious for writing hollow female characters and i think rtd has done a great job giving her more to work with
this was an absolutely amazing episode!!! so enjoyable, so much tension, and so excited for next week. i’m really curious as to: a) when the tardis started to get infected by sutekh b) whether the beast is implied to be the same as sutekh c) why carla knows about the beast so exciting!!!
as a new who/big finish only fan, this series is really motivating me to watch classic who. i feel like id appreciate the sutekh reveal so much more with that added context!!
I've noticed a lot of mentions to the Beast, Carla calls the mist it, theirs the episode title with the word Devil plus 73 yards is close to 66.6 meters the mark of the beast.
ok so first off, wow. this episode was GREAT. i was looking forward to it all week (as i have every friday for the last 7 weeks) and i just am astounded at how blown away i was. this is how it went down: my sister and i put it on the tv when our ~link~ was available, and all episode i was talking to my sister about wanting it to be sutekh. it was hilarious because she kept bringing up the cybermen and i was like... nah no way. when i saw that S TRIAD TECHNOLOGY still i actually clocked SUE TECH before the TARDIS anagram 😭😭😭 which i have no clue what that says about me but I KNOW IT SAYS IM RIGHT !!! when THAT SCENE started?? MAAAANNN... i got UP FROM THE KITCHEN TABLE and ran across the living room to be soo close to the TV because IT WAS HAPPENING then that epic reveal..... man i screamed, it led to my dog barking 😭 it was INCREDIBLE. IMMEDIATELY once the episode ended i pulled up the Pyramids of Mars serial (as i believe 80% of audiences had) and sat my sister down to watch it!! we had so much fun, it was her first classic who story and we are so excited for whats to come next. i've got more to say about the episode itself and not just the reveal, but i had to get that out of the way. 10/10 cliffhanger, RTD PLEASE DONT LET US DOWN 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
THE GOAT POSTED !!! SOMETHING TO NOTE: harriet said that the security footage was taken 66 metres away, which is roughly 73 yards I was clapping at the sutekh reveal, though he look a lil weird as a dog. not much to say about this one without its vital second half, but the acting was GOATED and it has colonel ibrahim so INSTANT S TIER RTD COOKS ONCE AGAIN
bro I loved it so much, kate Stewart is amazing as always but she knocks it out of the park with this one, and I love the fake out with Susan triad cause like all the fans were saying s triad tardis was too obvious, the only thing I would have changed is that the marketing gave away the tardis making the weird groaning noise through a TH-cam short where they showed every time it happened(apparently it’s been happening since wild blue yonder!) I wish I didn’t see that so I could have looked back on the past episodes and noticed them. But other than that I loved everything about this, the definitely legal way I watch the new episodes kept freezing and at one point I yelled cause it froze right when the sutekh cloud showed up. I also loved rubys relationship with the one unit guard, it felt like the level of character writing that I really missed, ugh this episode is so good and I could talk about this episode for so long I think. Amazing episode, can’t wait for the next one. :)
What an incredible episode! MASSIVE hype for next friday! I think the last time i was this excited for a live Dr. Who release (not counting the 60th anniversary specials) was the David Tennant specials that rounded off his run as 10 with "Day of the Doctor" coming in close second. I know that this is an utter crackpot theory, but Carla calling the voice "The Beast" got me thinking. What if Sutekh and The Beast from "The Satan Pit" were the same entity? IDK much about Sutekh as I never saw the classic series, but from what I gathered, The Doctor banished him at the end of Pyramids of Mars. What if his banishment sent him through time and space and dropped him off at The Impossible Planet where he became The Beast. He clashes with the old civilization there and is subsequently imprisoned. Later, The Doctor shows up and sends him and his consciousness through the black hole. Instead of being destroyed, Sutekh/The Beast was spat out of a white hole into the void beyond the universe with little hope of being able to return; that is until The Doctor and Donna showed up at the edge of existence in "Wild Blue Yonder". The TARDIS was down in the Pit with The Beast for most of the 2-part episode, so maybe The Beast hid some part of himself in the TARDIS and was then able to trace his way back when the TARDIS came to the edge of the universe (and maybe The Doctor invoking superstition helped bridge the gap by breaking the rules of reality for a moment.) This is why Sutekh seemed to emerge from the TARDIS itself, he had been biding his time while regaining his strength. I know the simplest solution is that Carla's line was merely a reference to the fact that Sutekh and The Beast are played by the same actor, but I thought this was a fun theory nonetheless.
This seasons outfits have been amazing. Ncuti fits them all so incredibly well, he's gotta be loving the wardrobe. This season felt rushed but im just glad its back every weekend like it use to be instead of twice a year. btw ncuti is pronounced shooti
My batshit theory is that Ruby is also a harbinger of another one of the Pantheon who is unhappy with Sutekh declaring himself king of the castle and wanting to kill everyone (because you can't be a god without anyone in the universe to worship you...), perhaps someone like Time from Flux. So the finale is Bad vs. Bad and humanity loses either way before our heroes save the day.
I loved this episode and I love that theyre bringing Sutekh back. Only Doctor Who can continue from a story from 49 years ago, and I love that. I was on the edge of my seat throughout this one. I will say I think the next episode will make or break this episode. This can't really act as a standalone episode, so I'm excited for next week. A lot of people were complaining about the anagrams with the glitchy text, but honestly I loved that. Yeah, it's a bit silly, but also it's such a Doctor Who thing to do. Also the Master's theme was used in the episode, soooooooo I'm wondering if that was just used for tension or if it's hinting at something else, but the Toymaker's tooth was picked up at the end of The Giggle, so RTD must want to bring him back at some point. Perhaps the master unleashed Sutekh somehow. Idk how he escaped the tooth though lol. That's just my wacky theory and tbh I'd rather the Master didn't come back straight away.
I'm just wondering where Shirley is. Apparently Morris was a a late addition because they didn't want to waste the actor on Space Babies, which makes me think All of Morris's lines were actually Shirley's lines. The next time trailer also shows his Segway shooting rockets, which was something that Shirley's wheelchair was established to do. On a second note... why does UNIT employ literal children now? Rose and Morris both are teenagers
And man, RTD said the intro was meaning something in regards to the storyline... The Tardis is spreading dust in the opening, spreading Sutekh all over time and space. Maybe that's also why the Tardis doesn't materialise anymore in RTD2
Superb episode! I can't wait to know what's gonna happen with Ruby and her mother. I have a silly theory: the woman that leaves Ruby in the Church is Ruby herself 😅 I think it could be awesome. And on-brand. What an amazing episode. And what a twist! I have another theory. Lady Next-door is the Dream God (or maybe Dream Lord?). You can't have death without slumber: Hypnos and Tanathos. I mean... Everything that happened since The Blue Yonder is like dreams and you even have a character that is all these characters, but for her are dreams? Idk... Sounds like something is messing with dreams. Even the time feels like in a dream. The way that the characters experienced a bunch of things... Things that we have never seen. The Doctor being aware of the fact that it is a show. The sudden dance crew dancing twist... The giant Doctor and Donna, the Bi-generation, the Toymaker, the Ruby/old lady thing... Too many things that could be dreams. They have not much logic or reason, everything operates like with the supernatural and stuff... Like dreams? I mean, do you imagine if the Next-door Lady is actually like the Santa Claus from Capaldi's series and the season was a dream provoked by those nasty crabs or the Dream Lord or something? The entire season? That would be a hell of a twist!
I LOVED this episode so much! I physically can't wait for next week's episode! So here are my ideas: What if ... the doctor has been so emotional because of the "double" doctor? What if they are not "cloned" but divided and something went in one and something in the other? Orrr this thing left them (doctors and Tardis) weaker, that's why he is so emotional, and the Tardis couldn't resist Sutek's "attack". What if the fact that are two of them, disrupted something?🤔 Let's not forget Rogue and Ricky September were a little too "doctorwhoish" 🤔 And another thing I thought that they assumed the hooded being (supposedly Ruby's mom) is crying but what if she was actually laughing? She could be evil. That could makes sense to me! Oh and question: why does Karla know about "The Beast"? 🤔 What did she meant by saying that? Am I reading to much into it?
I was on the verge of my seat so many times during this episode, really fantastic. Each one of this season's episodes felt like they wanted to give a different feeling, and what I got from watching this episode was perfect, everything I could expect for the start of the season finale. For real, I enjoyed every episode this season and the only real problem I have with it is that it's too short, I want more episodes.
I am someone who is yet to have watched classic who. But let me tell you I immediately threw on pyramids of mars. Even has someone who doesn't know Sutekh this reveal and episode hit JUST as hard. It was AMAZING. I got shivers from "it's the wrong anagram" and just Sutekh himself was terryfing oh my god, I got massive The Beast vibes from Satan pit. And given they are the same voice actor I would LOVE if they turned out to be the same entity I think that would be amazing. Everything about this episode was so rewarding. Taking all these fan theories and stuff and then completely flipping it was so so cool. "You thought we were family doctor?" DAMN god I'm rambling Sutekh is just so fucking cool, I haven't been this excited for a finale since world enough, and before that probably pandorica. This season is so fucking peak I'm gonna be talking about it for YEARS
Man what an episode! I think the general sentiment I have seen from the comments sums up how I feel (peak episode, great tension, I don't want to wait until next Friday, etc.), but there was a couple small things I haven't seen mentioned yet. I have seen people saying that Ruby's mother was pointing at Sutekh not the Doctor, which I agree with, but I also think she waits to walk away until after Sutekh kills Colonel Chidozi. But, even if that's true I don't know what implication that would have on the story. Also, I can't help but wonder with that bit about the CCTV camera being 66 meters (or approx. 73 yards away) if maybe the woman from 73 yards is Ruby's mother. Maybe the whole thing with Ruby's mom is something that is attached to Ruby's soul like how the Maestro says there's a song hidden in her soul and it's the Christmas song. I also think that maybe the reason no one can see her face is because it's forbidden knowledge and it's meant to keep Ruby in the dark about something. So, when Ruby gets pulled into 73 yards story, her mother is still there, but still unreachable. Also, my understanding from rewatching a bit of the Devil's Chord is that the snow and the music are related to Sutekh, which would give some context to why it never snowed again in 73 yards. If Sutekh is the reason it was snowing then the Tardis going dead for the duration of 73 yards would mean to me that Sutekh probably wouldn't have any influence which would get rid of the snowing. The last thought I had was maybe Susan falls to her knees during the speech because she also remembered the version of her in 73 yards and then went crazy until Sutekh took over fully. I'm like 100% sure that both of those are wrong, but man I would go nuts if I was right and these episodes are just too interesting for me not to theorize. Literally the only criticism I have right now is that for an episode titled "The Legend of Ruby Sunday" it seemed like Ruby was a stepping stone to Sutekh, rather than the main focus. But that's just a small thing and we still have another episode next week, plus at least one whole other season so maybe this more of a long term investment plot than a this season plot. Honestly, I think this might be my favorite season/series of doctor who ever. I always have fluctuating opinions on which doctor/companion/era is my favorite but this season is just so consistently good that I think it's already fighting for my top spot and I have a feeling that next week will just solidify that. Peak shit 🔥
EASY 10/10 MAN. So much was resolved but so much was kept as a mystery, it also set up for the next episode amazingly. I can't wait for the finale. I also wonder if Ruby's 'mum' was actually pointing at the doctor or if she was pointing at Sutekh on the Tardis
So... should I make that Sutekh video now?
I support it
Yes sir educate us
Yes please 🙏
PLEASE I know nothing except he scurry
YES! If you have the time, I'd LOVE to see it.
There is a reference to 73 yards; Harriet says that the cctv camera was "positioned in a storage yard 66m away. 73 yards = 66.7512 meters. If this tape were not from a camera, but from someones memory, due to the distance, no matter the unit tech, you still wouldn't be able to make out the hooded figure's face. Also, when ruby is getting the cctv footage, there is a small snippet of the radio, which has a distorted screen, and has a similar voice effect to that of Harriet when she is listing the names of the gods. It also says on the screen "ce not available", which happens when the radio is surrounded by things, usually on a large scale, like hills, but it could be Sutekh, as it is referencing the same storm that Mrs Flood saw coming. Another point, Mrs FLOOD, aware of a supernatural STORM, as the god of DEATH approaches. Furthermore, when Mrs Flood goes to Ruby's house, she says, "It's nice for me to get out. I'm always hiding myself away!" One last point, Carla refers to Mrs Flood as Mrs F, and the gods like their anagrams and initials and such. The actual last point is: What is the tech the Susan Triad was going to give out to the whole world for free? She also says when she is breaking down, that "all my ideas come to me in dreams." Anyway, I liked this one.
when they detect the TARDIS in the footage, Kate also says that it's "20 meters" behind its original position, and I think that's a very specific thing to mention. especially with the CCTV camera being positioned 66 meters away.
One potential reference: the dictionary is very careful about not having Ruby move during the time window and when the explosion breaks the glass to end the tone window, the pattern of the broken glass pattern resembles the fairy circle.
With only 8 episodes, I feared this finale was gonna feel rushed as hell but MAN. Love him or hate him, RTD has been COOKING this series
I didn't even get a hint with "just call me Sue".... what an amazing episode
Also when they chant susan in the background it sounds like sutekh
HE IS SUTEKH, WHERE HE TREADS HE LEAVES NOTHING BUT DUST AND DARKNESS. HE FINDS THAT GOOD.
IS YOUR CAPS LOCK KEY STUCK TOO?
@@Jenifer_R_YES AND I CANT TURN IT OFF
@@Redracer96 HAVE YOU TRIED TURNING IT OFF AND ON AGAIN?
@@Jenifer_R_ NO, MAYBE IT’LL WORK
UPDATE: MY CAPS LOCK BUTTON HAS GAINED SENTIENCE
@@Redracer96 IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME!
YOU'RE GOING TO NEED 27 PUDDING CUPS, SOLID RUNNING SHOES, A STACK OF BRIBING CASH AND A SHOVEL.
TRUST ME.
man i just love waking up at 8:30am, refreshing Disney for a new dw, then watching the prev community roundup, then the review. its become ritualised.
So real
literally the best routine :)
In my country its in the afternoon, and now my fridays are specially for Doctor who
This episode felt like vintage RTD first-part finale, with him using theories and twists to distract from the bigger twists coming down the tracks. It defintely felt like Bad Wolf or Utopia, with a gradually unfolding mystery being used to distract you from what it's actually building up to.
I have a theory that either the Flux, through sheer scale of death and destruction, summoned Sutekh.
I'd love if it was the flux that summoned him... Would make people ease up on the whole series.
I saw people thinking Sutehk entered in While Blue Yonder, but that didn't make sense to me because of *how* the Tardis left in The Star Beast, like that seemed suspicious to me. So the flux would make sense. Maybe what 14 did with the salt was the final straw that let Sutehk through
That would be so awesome
10/10, no question. This episode ranks up with Bad Wolf as one of the best first part finale in Doctor Who history. It's hard to keep tension for a whole episode without the episode feeling like a drag, but The Legend of Ruby Sunday pulled it off.
Cannot wait for next week, Sutekh the Destroyer is the GOAT!
absolutely!! i was on the edge of my seat the whole time and viscerally reacted to each plot point as it unfolded. so well done
I think the rating heavily relies on Part 2. I also thought The Sound of Drums was amazing, but Last of the Time Lords really lowered my overall score
And all of this happened because RTD did a watch-along because of Lockdown.
@@julians552 wait it exists because of a watch through??
@masterkyoogway3565 Yes, RTD participated in a Journey's End Watch Through and Tate, Tennant and RTD then chatted privately about how much fun they had and how much fun it would be to do it again.
The rest is history
What a cliffhanger man, RTD knows how to do a good villain reveal
Mans legit keeping the fandom alive. I feel like you're nearly the only channel that hasn't disliked every episode and shat all over the series.
Agreed! THANKYOU!!! Your videos are giving me life.
Who culture is singing praises as well
ive enjoyed joe brennans videos too, but yeah its so sad that the well earned hype and praise are a dime a dozen
Fun fact, the Time Window is not a greenscreen. They did it with projectors which worked well with the VHS vibe. I thinks it's so cool that they did it like that.
That's so cool!
18:00 They mentioned that Ruby’s mum was exactly 66 metres (73 yards) away from the CCTV camera on ruby road (that’s why the camera couldn’t see her)
🔥🔥🔥
Christ - I was on the edge of my seat! That's how you do a cliffhanger leading into a finale - that's what the series has been missing for such a long time.
They really meant it when they said there’s always a twist at the end. 10/10
I think there will be another twist at the end
Basically the secondary theme song
Anyone notice how the first time Mrs flood saw the Tardis disappear she acts shocked (almost like she's just been taken over) then at the end of the same episode she knows exactly what it is? RTD did something sneaky there 🫡
MY GOAT. There's always a twist at the end, fuck yeah. Gabriel Woolf is 91 and he sounds perfect. Also good catch that the rainbow swirl around 15 in the marketing is similar to Sutekh's vortex. There is a reference to 73 yards, with the Tardis being 66 (roughly the same) metres away. Maintain the hype mate, this episode was everything I've ever wanted out of a part one of a finale.
91 you say
@@dwfan91- Coincidental.... or not?
After this episode I was speechless. Sutekh looked amazing and felt intimidating. This might be RTDs best villian reveal.
The realisation that Ruby's mum wasn't pointing at The Doctor but Sutekh and the UNIT soldier disappearing behind it. Oh my god
I think there is a 73 yards reference because at 38:33-38:40 in the episode sutekh says “I hope” and Susan says “I hope… I dare to hope” , which is what ruby said when she visited the tardis as an old woman. I thought this was very intriguing but does it mean anything, what do you think?
I should've included it but I said the same thing on my commentary track
@@dwfan91- oh cool, yeah I really hope they mention 73 yards in the next episode, it would be so good
When that speech naming each god started I felt chills, I was hoping for Sutekh since the devils chord and seeing their name appear all over the screen was just amazing, I could feel my heart pounding when I saw Sutekh, easily earned at least a 9/10 for that ending alone, thank god the rest of the episode also never misses a beat with the mystery just slowly unfolding. I cannot wait for next week
NAH BRO
I am in absolute awe, doctor who has just reached one of its heights im not even kidding.
I’m not sure if I’ve ever had such a physical reaction to any show ever.
That build up, the naming of the gods (did I hear the mara or am I tripping?) and THAT REVEAL. Like I was pretty certain as soon I saw the red lights beaming out of the sand storm thing earlier in the episode, but god damn it did not detract from that absolute masterclass of a reveal. Nearly cried.
And the fact that the whole episode I’m going like “please please please sutehk” like I’m expecting this guy and when the brother actually pulls up it’s still the craziest fucking shit ever. DAMN
Best season I don’t even care. Like yeah I’ve always said series 5, and it’ll always be in my heart. But this consistent run of quality, ALMOST unrivalled (in modern)
Also I know the trickster was name dropped, but I wonder if he still somehow has a role to play. Like we all remember how his theme basically played out of Ruby, and Maestro was like “nah what’s he doing in there brev” (Direct quote) Like they were confused. Idk if they’d be confused if it just simply signified sutekh. Idk where this thought came from, but I just think it’s curious.
Also it’s just sorta unbelievable at this point 14 is just chilling at home cooking a roast dinner for the family or something. Like where is he??? Bro sutehk is here, get your ass over here.
Anyway I think I’ve a little bit lost my marbles, can form much of a thought that isn’t just pure hype, I am very happy. Cheers Russell.
CLASSIC WHO SUPREMACY
I didn't even watch the show with trickster in wnd I was hyped I also didn't watch the pyramids of mars until after that episode wnd I was flabagsted I didn't think it was gonna be sutehk
I feel exactly the same - I had such a visceral physical reaction where I was shouting and hyperventilating and just in total abject shock, and I've not even seen classic who! a masterclass in tension and payoff if I've ever seen one
@TSMY after the episode i watched pyramids of mars that's where sutehk was in first you should differently watch it
W Classic Who!
TARDIS probably took 14 and Donna on a vacation, so he wouldn't have to deal with this shit.
I literally shouted NO when the episode ended because I needed even more of it!!!!! It had me invested right from the opening frames and held me for every single second, I wasn't ready for it to stop.
Hearing you go off with praise for every episode that comes out is so nice to hear. it's just pleasant to listen to someone talk happily about something they're so passionate about
🔥Kneel before the might of Gabriel Woolf returning as Sutekh!! 🔥
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
the line "it was the wrong anagram" was genuinely horrifying in context what an absolute banger of an episode
Oh. My. God. Bruh this episode is too hype I watched the last 15 minutes about 7 times and I cant get enough of the MUSIC. It had me thinking the master was gonna pop outta no where and tbh i wouldnt mind if they did. Either way words cant express how excited I was going in to this episode, I knew it was gonna be like Utopia where theres a big reveal then everything goes to shit -> weeooo "TO BE CONTINUED" . And the reveal of Sutekh is SO intense and super rewarding, though not as much for me cuz I just watch theory vids and go "ah that would probably be cool". And oh my days was it cool. Cant wait for that second part to release and hopefully it answers some of my burning questions like who even is susan triad why was she having "dreams" and who rubys mother is which will be interesting.
thanks for reading and well done on the recent success of ur channel. truly the GOAT!
What's interesting is that in the Pyramids of Mars, Sarah-Jane suggest that the future is fine and the doctor takes her to see it in almost exactly the same way as in the Devil's cord.
Absolutely no clue who Sutekh is, but that reveal was one of the most menacing things I’ve seen.
I was half asleep in bed thinking death would come at any moment
As someone who grew up watching an old VHS tape of the Pyramids of Mars that my mum gave me, this series and this episode have been a complete treat to watch! Sutekh was always my favourite classic who villain and people never knew who he was, so I am so so happy that RTD has reintroduced him to the modern audience, so they can be as terrified of him as I was. I can honestly say this may be my favourite season and my favourite Doctor (Sorry 12!). Keep up the amazing work man, your videos keep me going.
I will never forget the feeling I had when I heard Gabriel Woolf’s voice. It was such a shock at first I was like must be someone else but it was just amazing to hear that incredible voice he has. Haven’t been this excited for dr who since the Capaldi era
Forgive me Dwfan91, for I have sinned. I heard your Sutekh theory and thought, nah. I'll let him cook but no way. But when the reveal happened I realised that I have wronged you, forgive me.
Jokes aside the build up on this episode was insane. First I was thinking, Trickster is back, then they mentioned him as one of the gods and I finally realised who it truly was. Incredible episode. Using the Tardis like that was so unnerving and unexpected, I loved it.
LMAOOO LITERALLY MY REACTION
there was actually a reference to 73 yards! they mention in the episode that the cctv camera was 66 metres away from the church. as kate and ruby say in the episode, 73 yards is equal to 66.751 metres
Perfect first part of a two part. Hit the ground running. LETS GOOOO. I was screaming when the reveal dropped. WHAT. AN. INTRO. Hasn't been on screen in 49 years and they did not disappoint
One of the best viewing experiences of my entire life.
Same I literally jumped closer to the TV screen at the end of the episode with a big grin on my face!
@@_MyNameIsAJ_yes me too! I am SOO glad I managed to get a ticket!
I've watched every single episode of Doctor Who three or more times each and I say tonight, without any doubt... This is the greatest TV show in history! No one can convince me otherwise! I'm told by someone that watched with me that I spent the entire episode with my hands together, fingers resting on my lip like I was studying every word, every image, like Einstein trying to figure out the Theory of Relativity. I reached a point early in the episode where I was sure what the reveal would be, but still threw my arms up, punching the air, clapping and yelling when it was revealed!
This episode is the epitome of doctor and represents everything that doctor who stands for the cliffhanger, and omfg Sutekhs reveal was terrifying ffs
Also, shout out to Colonel Ibrahim. Guy stood there like a champ when the time window exploded.
Oh he might actually be a villian
I do hope Sutekh does get great monologues and talking scenes though. I hope he's not just presented as roaring monster threat a majority of the time.
That's my worry FOR. SURE.
Especially with how RTD is known for not sticking the landings, to say the least.
My theory? Sutehk is actually the playtoy of the Daleks, ofc
I clowned myself into believing it was Zagreus for a minute
Also seeing such a great dynamic between the UNIT team has me wishing for another earthbound season with them all
What an episode!!! I’ve been watching classic who and literally only 2 weeks ago I got up to Pyramids of Mars and I’M SO GASSED I saw that before this, I felt the true dread of Sutekh’s return at the end, it was a thrilling experience. All performances were great, all the answers we got were great, even all the answers we DIDNT get were great! I can’t praise this episode enough, I was completely hooked from second one to minute 45! RTD is the GOAT!!!
This was peak Dr. Who. A callback to 4th doctor. The line by the doctor about "which god?" reminded me of all the gods of classic who and the Pantheon of Discord. The references to previous episodes of the series (66m -> 73yards) and 60th specials. I just rewatched it and both times the episode felt 10 minutes in length, I was on the edge of my seat, and the tension was perfect. I wasn't sure if Russel T Davis would manage to wrap up all the mystery boxes, but he wrapped up so many in this episode, which fills me with so much confidence in the finale and the next season.
The Trickster was mentioned and the Mara too.
Also with so much Susan meationed she better show up soon. She has to, she has been mentioned by name now. Rtd wouldn't mention her by name and not being her back.
I am perfectly fine with not bringing Susan back if thats the route he decides to go
@@dwfan91- the fact he has mentioned her by name now makes me hope. That dangling thread has been there for 60 years(ignoring big finish and books since the show does). Carol Ann Ford should be brought back if Susan returns.
They got Gabriel Woolf back! That alone makes it a 10/10 for me. Pyramids of Mars is my second favorite doctor who story of all time and he is great as Sutek in it. He’s 91 and still terrifying me, lol. Ncuti delivers another amazing performance showing once again when he was such a great choice to play the Doctor. There is so much going on in this story, after filming my reaction to it I had to watch it again almost immediately (not a thing I do usually) and damn, I’m loving it.
91 you say????
@@dwfan91- yep, your favorite number, lol. And he’s still terrifying as Sutek. Did you ever see the “oh mummy” comedy skit on the pyramids of mars dvd?
@@AnotherScifiGuy I did I did😂 also me and Gabriel Woolf have a connection but I don't think you'll ever be able to guess it. (It's not just that he's 91)
@@dwfan91- oh? Well now you got me curious and have to tell me!
@@AnotherScifiGuy we may or may not have a familial connection.... for the sake of my anonymity i will stop myself there
Dude I am so glad someone shares my appreciation of Colonel Ibrahim. I love that guy so much but he is hardly talked about. He is fr the goat.
He's a g
@@dwfan91- if you go back and watch the pyramids of mars you might realise that there was another guy called ibrahim
Genesis Lynea (the actress for Harriet) absolutely devoured/carried that final scene with her posessed monologue, such an incredible actress who I would be cool w seeing play the Doctor in the future maybe 👀 ALSO! So excited to watch the finale at the cinema next week! Taking my dad so hopefully a chance to convert him into a fan 🙏🙏
If your name is Genesis you deserve to be a superstar
@@dwfan91- SOOO true
She was incredible!! I was like yay original anne of cleves from six the musical is here... OH SHES BRINGING THE END OF THE WORLD
YES QUEEN?!!
Bro, this episode was actually insane like I can’t wait for the next one, it has left me with so many questions, dare I say more questions than 73 yards. I loved the time window and how them moving sort of messed them up, the time window is just so cool. Anyway, thanks for the epic vid lol
This season is the best in a looong time. GG RTD!
I really like the projection of the Doctor this season. It’s one of a kind and maybe underrated. For the first time in my memory, the doctor is failing so much, and not because he’s less smart or quick or whatever, but he is well and truly out of his depth with the power of the gods. We can see this major effect on him, he feels so defeated as he’s gone through so much hurt and loss already. I am truly rooting for him now, and can’t wait to see how he manages in the finale. He’s got a lot of growing to do, and I am so happy that we get to see this. It’s so fresh and interesting in the same way that the 10th was so conflicted between his good and “time lord victorious” side.
I invited 2 friends over to watch Rogue and TLoRS who hadn't seen Doctor Who before and even they were floored by the sheer amount of hype this episode brings. Hoping for an amazing series finale!
There were so many misdirects! S TRIAD as an anagram for TARDIS, Susan, The Beast, The Master leitmotif and the Trickster leitmotif in The Devil’s Chord! And yet the fandom still predicted “Sue Tech!”
Tbh I watched it right as I woke up, I wasn't thinking straight. But when it was wrapping, my brain was SO ACTIVE. I was like "HUUUUUH?!", I really was expecting The Trickster. Best Cliffhanger, EVER.
There was a reference to 73 Yards. Harriet says the security camera was 66 meters from the church. 66 m = 73 yd
God I forgot to even mention the time window. That entire scene is one of my favorite scenes in tbe entire show. It was visually, emotionally STUNNING. it made so much sense, was conceptually perfect, and was just completely awesome wow
i IMMEDIATELY went back to watch Pyramids of Mars. I have never had a DW episode have me so on the edge of my seat holy hell
Loved the episode and what stuck with me was the doctor saying that he still doesn't know his "first" family yet. That means Susan was sent to the past and it changes everything
I thought it was kinda weird because the 10th Doctor did mention beign a father before
Incredibly suspenseful finale kick off. That reveal man OMG. RTD is just killing it. Here’s my theory for how it all connects.
- The salt in Wild Blue Yonder (obvs) released the gods.
- Mrs Flood has been orchestrating the release of Sutekh.
- Ruby is the daughter of Sutekh and Susan Twist (hence god like powers of creating snow). When she enters the tardis, sutekh is able to latch on and break back into reality gradually.
- this is why the tardis has been crashing into places etc as it try’s to shake off Sutekh.
- In 73 yards, when everyone runs away after hearing about Ruby, it’s because they are being told that she is the daughter of Sutekh.
- Whilst the realisation of this truth may initially position Ruby as an antagonist, it could ultimately be her that saves the day by unlocking her god-like powers and defeating her father?
I love the way RTD is literally playing on our theories and sending us off course this season, who knows where we’ll end up next week 😅
More evidence that Mrs Flood is Rubys mum: she says “I’m always hiding myself away” !!!
I absolutely adored this episode, first time actually leaving a comment here but this episode was so good that I just had to let you know how much Doctor Who is back for me. RTD is the king of cliffhangers and he hasn't missed a beat since he left the show in 2009. Reintroducing a peak classic villain in the same genuis ways he did with the Daleks, Cybermen and Master back in the day with utter perfection. I love RTD and I love feeling this happy and satisfied with Doctor Who again. Probably the most fun I've had with the show in years
I feel like the 73 yards magic is not Sutekh’s idk why
I think I have never shivered more than at this ending! 🤣 This was incredible!
From the beginning till the end it was nothing short than peak entertainment. This is actually the first season finale ever I have watched on release and I think I have never been more invested. 🤣
AND THE END! I don't even have words for it! It was just... perfection! Can we just talk about how Sutekh looks? He looks absolutly awsome! 🤣
Personally I prefer the og Sutehk design. Somehow the less physically menacing design is more scary overall.
@@maiahochheiser7628 Yeah, I had the same thoughts at first. I hope he is not just a physically dangerous monster hunting down Unit staff.
But!
I don't really think he is. After all Kate said he doesn't just surround the Tardis, he's woven into it. He's basically even part of it. So I think he might be imobile because he is stuck to the Tardis. This suggests he has to be a smart villain too.
If so I think it's practically perfect. 🤣 Menacing on the outside AND on the inside!
@@diamant_2dot0 I would like that. A lot of people have been referencing the beast from series 2, and given how he worked in Pyramids of Mars, also mind-controlling, Sutehk being mind-controlling intellectually menacing instead of physically would be great!
This episode was HHHYYYYPPPPEEEE!! As someone who hasn’t watched the pyramid of mars, Sutekh seems like such a cool villain for a finale. The writing itself is very fleshed out and doesn’t feel thrown together, although there are some parts that made me cringe a bit Ngl. However, I can overlook that for everything else this episode does right.
My favourite part of this episode is in the time window where the soldiers body is first shown: Kate Stewart actually CARES about the fact that someone that seems insignificant to the audience has died, and the look she gives to the doctor has soooo much sub-text. In a previous scene, where Kate comforts the doctor when he explains why he’s never mentioned his granddaughter, and she says he brings hope, but the look she gives him is almost an admission that the doctor is right when he says he brings death and destruction. I love actually feeling that the characters themselves are human beings.
9/10 episode, only flaws are those cringy bits of dialogue, and the main flaw for me is that they NEED to land the second half to make this one remain amazing, so I can’t give this a 10 until next week in case it makes it all for nothing, but I have faith in the boy Russell.
i swear they played the saxon theme right before revealing sutekh, me and my best friend were freaking out thinking they were doing the master again. really liked the ep though cannot wait for next week
i’m really curious as to why carla had the “the beast” line because how would she know about that character? it must be purposeful, but i wonder why
I was thinking maybe she is just either religious or superstitious but still it made me confused cos it's so specific haha
@@saqibshabir9755 yeah maybe so, i was thinking that’s a possibility. very interesting the overlaps between the beast and sutekh too (and same voice actor)
*Gabriel Woolf voice*: I bring Sutekh’s gift of jelly
I think Sutekh was released during Wild Blue Yonder because they were at the edge of the universe and the doctor cast that salt bringing in more fantastical villains and he has been hiding in the Tardis ever since
I see Baker and Gatwa as THE Doctors now. They have such infectious, smiling energy.
18:05 THERE WAS A 73 YARDS REFERENCE, PLEASE PLEASE, HARRIET SAYS THE CCTV FOOTAGE WAS TAKEN FROM "66 METERS AWAY" 😭😭PLS THIS WAS MY FAVORITE PART OF THE EPISODE
I can't handle all these peakness
I KNEW Susan was a red Herring but despite the Sutehk theories, I still thought that could've been a Red Herring too (I'm a skeptic). And then the reveal??????? I couldn't shut up about it. One of my first thoughts was about how excited you'd be.
I'm definitely annoyed at myself for not picking up on the Harriet Arbinger bit. I wish I had seen that coming
Came here as soon as i finished it because oh my god. This fucking episode. I haven't experienced a good dr who plot twist like this in so long, and jesus christ did RTD deliver. I was one of those people thinking that the "god of all gods" might've been the trickster, but oh my days how wrong I was. I absolutely adore all the classic who throwbacks shoved into this series, and with the fucking sutekh reveal.. I was honestly blown away. I was initially kinda hesistant about this season, cuz the first two episodes didn't hit as hard as I was hoping, but since devil's chord it just kept getting better. RTD just never misses. This series is definitely one of my favourites and I absolutely adore your reactions and comments on episodes. Keep going man, cause I cannot wait for your reaction to part 2.
Man, I was glued to my screen the entire episode. The feeling of dread over the entire episode that just kept escalating more and more was insane, I can't remember the last time the show made me legitimately feel that fearful of a villain reveal. Apart from Space Babies (which I'll admit I'm really not a fan of), this season has genuinely been really good and has to be up there with my top 5 seasons of NuWho.
I've yet to see Pyramids of Mars still, but you've made me want to go back and watch Classic Who and I'm currently on Season 10 (I can't believe how insanely good the 3rd Doctor's era is, he's jumped his way up to being one of my top Doctors). So I'm now looking even more forward to the 4th Doctor and seeing more context behind Sutekh!
2024 is a great year to be a fan of Doctor Who!
The hooded figure was 66 meters (about 73 yards) away from the cctv in 2004, a great reference to 73 yards
This episode was so good i really am glad people didn’t just hate on this season and I can’t wait to see where this goes but knowing doctor who I know it’s going to be unexpected
I was absolutely blown away by this episode! Very rare to see a parallel plotline in a season finale in this show - the doctor with Susan Twist & Kate with Sutekh. Masterfully done.
The time window scene was really well brought to life visually and conceptually; I felt genuinely nervous alongside all of the characters. Unsure how safe it was, whether the robed woman could actually see the doctor, whether they were actually changing the past, whether the past Tardis would become real in the time window...Fantastic tension and it all built up perfectly to the mysterious presence around the Tardis.
Also the visual effects at the end of the episode were outstanding, clearly the Disney budget has done wonders. The reveal of Sutekh, the face prosthetics on Susan Twist, the assistant crumbling into sand - all immaculate.
I'm really hoping that the second part of the finale doesn't let us down, because if the quality remains as high as it was in this episode, we could have a new best finale on our hands!
WOW! I was fully convinced Susan Twist was Bannakafalatta BUT NO SHE WAS Sutekh! What an amazing first part finale - defiently the best episode since the Tsuranga Conundrum (best episode).
This reeks of sarcasm but I like that episode
If this sticks the landing then it will be an incredible 2 parter, as for building tension and questions it already is
I thought Wild Blue Yonder couldn't be topped, but here we are.
The Pyramid king is back!
18:14 I'm pretty sure that they said that the camera that recorded Ruby's mother was placed 66 meters from the church or something like that? Anyway the distance was clearly stated as 66 meters, and 73 yards is 66,7 meters so I'd argue that there was a reference actually
Ok, this one was an absolute banger. The really nice character moments, the emotional hook of Ruby's mission to find out her parantage, the poking fun at the audience with that TARDIS anagram (which kind of turned out to be relevant lol), and most of all the tension. Seen a lot of people say it's not very rewatchable for some reason, I've watched it 3 times already and it held up. Am I the crazy one here?
But the reveal. Oh my god the reveal. Brilliant, I've rewatched the scene from the start of when the Harbinger started monologuing to the end of the episode, so many times. It's just a god tier reveal, probably second only to the Master reveal in Utopia and the Daleks reveal in Bad Wolf. Absolutely insane. And I predicted it before it was popular! Sutekh letsgooooooo. I'm so happy, RTD has so far picked GOATed classic villains to bring back. And voiced by Garbriel Woolf again. Just amazing stuff.
RTD also really knows how to make characters spout words in a way that makes what they're talking about crazy and fascinating and grandiose. He did it when describing the Time War in his first era, in that monologue he pulled it off again, with all those gods. Though obviously we already know some of them, Mara reference letsgoooo. Give us a trippy Mara episode in S15 RTD, you know you want to do that.
The scene with the time window was brilliant too, some real creepy stuff there. Feel so bad for Ruby, who's being baited yet again into thinking she'll finally know who her mother is. Next episode it's gotta be revealed for sure. Also Kate, really not a fraud at this point, that look she gave the Doctor after he basically sent that colonel to his death. I sense there will be some conflict between them in the future.
And then there's Susan, I will be shocked (and probably frustrated) if she's not in Empire of Death. She's been referenced more explicitly than ever, then baited this episode, I knew Susan Triad wouldn't be her because of that. But I'm so so so hoping she'll finally return, it would be insane to have her mention be the end of the cold open and then just not have her in the story.
Anyway, after all my rambling I'm thinking this could be a 9/10 so far? It's peak, but my final opinion hinges on Empire of Death, and while I have faith I can't in good conscience decide on a final rating of the first part of an incomplete story. That would be like rating Pyramids of Mars by parts 1-2. So hyped for more Sutekh, I wish I could watch Empire of Death through a time window to the future.
i was also wondering why kate stewart has been growing on me, and i think part of it is that she’s not being written by moffat anymore😭😭 moffat is notorious for writing hollow female characters and i think rtd has done a great job giving her more to work with
this was an absolutely amazing episode!!! so enjoyable, so much tension, and so excited for next week. i’m really curious as to: a) when the tardis started to get infected by sutekh b) whether the beast is implied to be the same as sutekh c) why carla knows about the beast
so exciting!!!
as a new who/big finish only fan, this series is really motivating me to watch classic who. i feel like id appreciate the sutekh reveal so much more with that added context!!
I've noticed a lot of mentions to the Beast, Carla calls the mist it, theirs the episode title with the word Devil plus 73 yards is close to 66.6 meters the mark of the beast.
I WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR UPLOAD AS SOON AS THE EPISODE FINISHED, ESPECIALLY WITH BIG BAD SUTEKH HIMSELF
ok so first off, wow. this episode was GREAT. i was looking forward to it all week (as i have every friday for the last 7 weeks) and i just am astounded at how blown away i was. this is how it went down: my sister and i put it on the tv when our ~link~ was available, and all episode i was talking to my sister about wanting it to be sutekh. it was hilarious because she kept bringing up the cybermen and i was like... nah no way. when i saw that S TRIAD TECHNOLOGY still i actually clocked SUE TECH before the TARDIS anagram 😭😭😭 which i have no clue what that says about me but I KNOW IT SAYS IM RIGHT !!! when THAT SCENE started?? MAAAANNN... i got UP FROM THE KITCHEN TABLE and ran across the living room to be soo close to the TV because IT WAS HAPPENING
then that epic reveal..... man i screamed, it led to my dog barking 😭 it was INCREDIBLE.
IMMEDIATELY once the episode ended i pulled up the Pyramids of Mars serial (as i believe 80% of audiences had) and sat my sister down to watch it!! we had so much fun, it was her first classic who story and we are so excited for whats to come next. i've got more to say about the episode itself and not just the reveal, but i had to get that out of the way. 10/10 cliffhanger, RTD PLEASE DONT LET US DOWN 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
THE GOAT POSTED !!!
SOMETHING TO NOTE: harriet said that the security footage was taken 66 metres away, which is roughly 73 yards
I was clapping at the sutekh reveal, though he look a lil weird as a dog. not much to say about this one without its vital second half, but the acting was GOATED and it has colonel ibrahim so INSTANT S TIER
RTD COOKS ONCE AGAIN
bro I loved it so much, kate Stewart is amazing as always but she knocks it out of the park with this one, and I love the fake out with Susan triad cause like all the fans were saying s triad tardis was too obvious, the only thing I would have changed is that the marketing gave away the tardis making the weird groaning noise through a TH-cam short where they showed every time it happened(apparently it’s been happening since wild blue yonder!) I wish I didn’t see that so I could have looked back on the past episodes and noticed them. But other than that I loved everything about this, the definitely legal way I watch the new episodes kept freezing and at one point I yelled cause it froze right when the sutekh cloud showed up. I also loved rubys relationship with the one unit guard, it felt like the level of character writing that I really missed, ugh this episode is so good and I could talk about this episode for so long I think. Amazing episode, can’t wait for the next one. :)
17:59 there was tho! when Harriet said "66 meters away", similar to the 66.7 = 73 yards line Kate says.
What an incredible episode! MASSIVE hype for next friday! I think the last time i was this excited for a live Dr. Who release (not counting the 60th anniversary specials) was the David Tennant specials that rounded off his run as 10 with "Day of the Doctor" coming in close second.
I know that this is an utter crackpot theory, but Carla calling the voice "The Beast" got me thinking. What if Sutekh and The Beast from "The Satan Pit" were the same entity? IDK much about Sutekh as I never saw the classic series, but from what I gathered, The Doctor banished him at the end of Pyramids of Mars. What if his banishment sent him through time and space and dropped him off at The Impossible Planet where he became The Beast. He clashes with the old civilization there and is subsequently imprisoned. Later, The Doctor shows up and sends him and his consciousness through the black hole. Instead of being destroyed, Sutekh/The Beast was spat out of a white hole into the void beyond the universe with little hope of being able to return; that is until The Doctor and Donna showed up at the edge of existence in "Wild Blue Yonder". The TARDIS was down in the Pit with The Beast for most of the 2-part episode, so maybe The Beast hid some part of himself in the TARDIS and was then able to trace his way back when the TARDIS came to the edge of the universe (and maybe The Doctor invoking superstition helped bridge the gap by breaking the rules of reality for a moment.) This is why Sutekh seemed to emerge from the TARDIS itself, he had been biding his time while regaining his strength.
I know the simplest solution is that Carla's line was merely a reference to the fact that Sutekh and The Beast are played by the same actor, but I thought this was a fun theory nonetheless.
This seasons outfits have been amazing. Ncuti fits them all so incredibly well, he's gotta be loving the wardrobe. This season felt rushed but im just glad its back every weekend like it use to be instead of twice a year. btw ncuti is pronounced shooti
My batshit theory is that Ruby is also a harbinger of another one of the Pantheon who is unhappy with Sutekh declaring himself king of the castle and wanting to kill everyone (because you can't be a god without anyone in the universe to worship you...), perhaps someone like Time from Flux. So the finale is Bad vs. Bad and humanity loses either way before our heroes save the day.
I loved this episode and I love that theyre bringing Sutekh back. Only Doctor Who can continue from a story from 49 years ago, and I love that.
I was on the edge of my seat throughout this one.
I will say I think the next episode will make or break this episode. This can't really act as a standalone episode, so I'm excited for next week.
A lot of people were complaining about the anagrams with the glitchy text, but honestly I loved that. Yeah, it's a bit silly, but also it's such a Doctor Who thing to do.
Also the Master's theme was used in the episode, soooooooo I'm wondering if that was just used for tension or if it's hinting at something else, but the Toymaker's tooth was picked up at the end of The Giggle, so RTD must want to bring him back at some point.
Perhaps the master unleashed Sutekh somehow.
Idk how he escaped the tooth though lol. That's just my wacky theory and tbh I'd rather the Master didn't come back straight away.
I'm just wondering where Shirley is. Apparently Morris was a a late addition because they didn't want to waste the actor on Space Babies, which makes me think All of Morris's lines were actually Shirley's lines. The next time trailer also shows his Segway shooting rockets, which was something that Shirley's wheelchair was established to do.
On a second note... why does UNIT employ literal children now? Rose and Morris both are teenagers
And man, RTD said the intro was meaning something in regards to the storyline...
The Tardis is spreading dust in the opening, spreading Sutekh all over time and space.
Maybe that's also why the Tardis doesn't materialise anymore in RTD2
God damn Dr Who is back!! Loved this series so far and can't wait for more!!
Superb episode! I can't wait to know what's gonna happen with Ruby and her mother. I have a silly theory: the woman that leaves Ruby in the Church is Ruby herself 😅 I think it could be awesome. And on-brand.
What an amazing episode. And what a twist!
I have another theory. Lady Next-door is the Dream God (or maybe Dream Lord?). You can't have death without slumber: Hypnos and Tanathos.
I mean... Everything that happened since The Blue Yonder is like dreams and you even have a character that is all these characters, but for her are dreams? Idk... Sounds like something is messing with dreams. Even the time feels like in a dream. The way that the characters experienced a bunch of things... Things that we have never seen. The Doctor being aware of the fact that it is a show. The sudden dance crew dancing twist... The giant Doctor and Donna, the Bi-generation, the Toymaker, the Ruby/old lady thing... Too many things that could be dreams. They have not much logic or reason, everything operates like with the supernatural and stuff... Like dreams?
I mean, do you imagine if the Next-door Lady is actually like the Santa Claus from Capaldi's series and the season was a dream provoked by those nasty crabs or the Dream Lord or something? The entire season? That would be a hell of a twist!
3:06 what song playing here?
I LOVED this episode so much! I physically can't wait for next week's episode!
So here are my ideas:
What if ... the doctor has been so emotional because of the "double" doctor? What if they are not "cloned" but divided and something went in one and something in the other? Orrr this thing left them (doctors and Tardis) weaker, that's why he is so emotional, and the Tardis couldn't resist Sutek's "attack".
What if the fact that are two of them, disrupted something?🤔 Let's not forget Rogue and Ricky September were a little too "doctorwhoish" 🤔
And another thing I thought that they assumed the hooded being (supposedly Ruby's mom) is crying but what if she was actually laughing? She could be evil. That could makes sense to me!
Oh and question: why does Karla know about "The Beast"? 🤔 What did she meant by saying that? Am I reading to much into it?
I was on the verge of my seat so many times during this episode, really fantastic.
Each one of this season's episodes felt like they wanted to give a different feeling, and what I got from watching this episode was perfect, everything I could expect for the start of the season finale.
For real, I enjoyed every episode this season and the only real problem I have with it is that it's too short, I want more episodes.
I am someone who is yet to have watched classic who. But let me tell you I immediately threw on pyramids of mars. Even has someone who doesn't know Sutekh this reveal and episode hit JUST as hard. It was AMAZING. I got shivers from "it's the wrong anagram" and just Sutekh himself was terryfing oh my god, I got massive The Beast vibes from Satan pit. And given they are the same voice actor I would LOVE if they turned out to be the same entity I think that would be amazing. Everything about this episode was so rewarding. Taking all these fan theories and stuff and then completely flipping it was so so cool. "You thought we were family doctor?" DAMN god I'm rambling Sutekh is just so fucking cool, I haven't been this excited for a finale since world enough, and before that probably pandorica. This season is so fucking peak I'm gonna be talking about it for YEARS
Man what an episode! I think the general sentiment I have seen from the comments sums up how I feel (peak episode, great tension, I don't want to wait until next Friday, etc.), but there was a couple small things I haven't seen mentioned yet. I have seen people saying that Ruby's mother was pointing at Sutekh not the Doctor, which I agree with, but I also think she waits to walk away until after Sutekh kills Colonel Chidozi. But, even if that's true I don't know what implication that would have on the story.
Also, I can't help but wonder with that bit about the CCTV camera being 66 meters (or approx. 73 yards away) if maybe the woman from 73 yards is Ruby's mother. Maybe the whole thing with Ruby's mom is something that is attached to Ruby's soul like how the Maestro says there's a song hidden in her soul and it's the Christmas song. I also think that maybe the reason no one can see her face is because it's forbidden knowledge and it's meant to keep Ruby in the dark about something. So, when Ruby gets pulled into 73 yards story, her mother is still there, but still unreachable. Also, my understanding from rewatching a bit of the Devil's Chord is that the snow and the music are related to Sutekh, which would give some context to why it never snowed again in 73 yards. If Sutekh is the reason it was snowing then the Tardis going dead for the duration of 73 yards would mean to me that Sutekh probably wouldn't have any influence which would get rid of the snowing. The last thought I had was maybe Susan falls to her knees during the speech because she also remembered the version of her in 73 yards and then went crazy until Sutekh took over fully. I'm like 100% sure that both of those are wrong, but man I would go nuts if I was right and these episodes are just too interesting for me not to theorize.
Literally the only criticism I have right now is that for an episode titled "The Legend of Ruby Sunday" it seemed like Ruby was a stepping stone to Sutekh, rather than the main focus. But that's just a small thing and we still have another episode next week, plus at least one whole other season so maybe this more of a long term investment plot than a this season plot. Honestly, I think this might be my favorite season/series of doctor who ever. I always have fluctuating opinions on which doctor/companion/era is my favorite but this season is just so consistently good that I think it's already fighting for my top spot and I have a feeling that next week will just solidify that. Peak shit 🔥
Did yall see the memory tardis in the images for next episode?
EASY 10/10 MAN. So much was resolved but so much was kept as a mystery, it also set up for the next episode amazingly. I can't wait for the finale. I also wonder if Ruby's 'mum' was actually pointing at the doctor or if she was pointing at Sutekh on the Tardis