Our show is dedicated to in-depth discussion about the Doctor Who universe: show and cast commentary, filming locations, rumors, tie-in video games/other products, spin-off series and more.

Three of our regular hosts from around the globe are back on this episode. Hypable’s regular Doctor Who writer, Laura Byrne-Cristiano leads the discussion with  Natalie Fisher, and Tariq Herzallah joining in.

-We start off by giving our instant thumbs up, down, or sideways reaction to the episode, and we are leaning favorably. We are pretty positive on the episode, though there are some glaring canon problems. We felt the pace was very good, and it’s certainly more of an episode that kids will appreciate. We also felt the BBC has come a long way in their alien creation.

-Next we get into the specifics of the episode

• Episode discussion

  • How the space station concept compares to other episodes of a similar nature. Think space whales and “moisturize me”.
  • Clearing up the human sacrifice thing.
  • Kudos to the BBC for casting a child who could sing, act, and who wasn’t annoying.
  • Natalie especially liked Murray Gold’s music. How did we like the music.
  • Problems with canon and plot holes
    • Why is the Doctor overly giddy about aliens?
    • Why are they barking at aliens? Hello lack of TARDIS translation!
    • Clara and the sonic, why wasn’t she looking for a quick burger and fries?
  • The Doctor
    • Did his speech make you cry?
    • Was there ever a doubt he wouldn’t help? Is he getting tired of helping.
    • The stalking of Clara’s timeline.
  • Clara’s mum and mystery
    • The leaf is Clara’s parent’s history. It’s absorbed the energy of what was and what might have been.
    • Why don’t we know her dad’s name, and where is he?
    • Clara’s biggest fear is being lost. That’s interesting in light of last week’s episode.
    • Clara’s mother’s words, look out OUAT crossover. Is this massive foreshadowing?
    • She looks a little like Sally Sparrow’s friend.
    • “Oh my stars!” Have they been watching too much Bewitched?
    • Clara’s mother’s maiden name and timeline. How to those dates tie into existing canon.
    • What we noticed about the ring.
    • What are the Summer Falls implications?
  • Back on earth
  • How do we like Clara telling the Doctor off
  • Does he need her more than she needs him?
  • News
    • Joanna Page and John Hurt in 50th Anniversary Special
    • Zygons are back
    • We’re getting impatient on the lack of details on the 50th anniversary convention in London because we want to go!
    • Eccleston out 50th anniversary and the BBC issues a statement. Subliminal message here? Why no Barrowman official message?

  • Spoilers

    • We cover the 50th anniversary filming and respond to fan questions about last week’s spoiler discussion on episode titles.

  • Non-Spoiler Feedback and Mail

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