Seemingly prepared for the invasion of the Monks, The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) unites with Bill (Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas), along with UNIT and the United Nations to face the new threat to planet Earth, and the future has never been so unclear…
During TARDISblend 106, we continue the midpoint of the season and begin discussing the intense character development during this episode, the unique elements of the episode and the clues that preceded it, along with new characters introduced during this episode.
All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!
Presented by Greg Davies (cGt2099 from The Heavy Metal Historian Podcast) and geek journalist Tom Cheredar, TARDISblend is a podcast that takes a look at the ongoing adventures in the Doctor Who Universe – as Peter Capaldi concludes his journey as the Doctor!
Hi Greg, Tom,
On first watch of The Lie of the Land, I was slightly disappointed with this episode outcome. But after sitting down to a 4 episode whami WhoFest, I’ve changed my mind. And felt like the “Monk” story worked perfectly within the confines of a mid-season mini-arc.
It’s difficult not to expect a mega-buck, James Bond style productions every week and I have to constantly remind myself that this is TV entertainment, created on a relativly small “shoestring” budget.
Overall, I feel that season 10 is shaping up to be a winner. But on saying that, I’m also looking forward to new fresh perspectives that the Chibnall years ahead will hopefully provide, as I feel that Mr Moff is reusing old “tropes”. {The power of love, photos, leaves etc???}
Tropes, what a great word?
Anyway, still no news on the Doctor’s next regeneration???
So I got to thinking, could the “good” Missy regenerate into a Simms’ Doctor? becoming the next incarnation?
Now that I’d like to see. Any thoughts? Until then, bring on the Lizard-folk ;) TT
Hiya lads,
Glad you guys decided to take a week off. I understand, a rolling commentary as the plot is unravelling in front of you, can’t be easy to di-sect, and score.
Sometimes, just best to chillax, sit back and enjoy the ride…. and its a doozie, so far. I thought the final innings from Mark Gatiss was a jolly good weez! One that knocks his previous episodes out of the park. With fabo prosthetics to boot. A great Who one off adventure, leading us up to a wonderful, yet teary Capaldi finally. 54 years! ha! See, how fast those regenerations happen boys?……. 1963 was really 6 months ago. I’m putting it all down to distortions in time??? Big love TT
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Hi Greg, Tom,
On first watch of The Lie of the Land, I was slightly disappointed with this episode outcome. But after sitting down to a 4 episode whami WhoFest, I’ve changed my mind. And felt like the “Monk” story worked perfectly within the confines of a mid-season mini-arc.
It’s difficult not to expect a mega-buck, James Bond style productions every week and I have to constantly remind myself that this is TV entertainment, created on a relativly small “shoestring” budget.
Overall, I feel that season 10 is shaping up to be a winner. But on saying that, I’m also looking forward to new fresh perspectives that the Chibnall years ahead will hopefully provide, as I feel that Mr Moff is reusing old “tropes”. {The power of love, photos, leaves etc???}
Tropes, what a great word?
Anyway, still no news on the Doctor’s next regeneration???
So I got to thinking, could the “good” Missy regenerate into a Simms’ Doctor? becoming the next incarnation?
Now that I’d like to see. Any thoughts? Until then, bring on the Lizard-folk ;) TT
Comment by TransmatTrev — June 4, 2017 @ 11:13 am
Hiya lads,
Glad you guys decided to take a week off. I understand, a rolling commentary as the plot is unravelling in front of you, can’t be easy to di-sect, and score.
Sometimes, just best to chillax, sit back and enjoy the ride…. and its a doozie, so far. I thought the final innings from Mark Gatiss was a jolly good weez! One that knocks his previous episodes out of the park. With fabo prosthetics to boot. A great Who one off adventure, leading us up to a wonderful, yet teary Capaldi finally. 54 years! ha! See, how fast those regenerations happen boys?……. 1963 was really 6 months ago. I’m putting it all down to distortions in time??? Big love TT
Comment by TransmatTrev — June 10, 2017 @ 6:29 pm