[Greg!]

SHOOK that the evil guy was a prisoner in stormcage just like River

[Greg!]

Ryan is an icon!

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Greg!

Ryan is an icon!

The worst acted New Who companion BY FAR.

[Scarlett.]

It's weird not having pre-titles scenes now

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Dia.

It's weird not having pre-titles scenes now

I think I understand why now.

The old titles they could have a dramatic cut into from an intriguing cold open.

With these new ones, they have quite a silent and gradual start so it would look odd smash cutting from a cold open to those.

[Tom4784]

I thought it was a good episode, clumsy in parts (mainly to do with a bunch of english characters knowing so much about Rosa when American History isn't really taught much in the UK) and the villain was woeful but this wasn't an episode in which the villain mattered.

It's a daring episode but overall I thought it was a triumph tbh.

[BBUK-Fan]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I thought it was a good episode, clumsy in parts (mainly to do with a bunch of english characters knowing so much about Rosa when American History isn't really taught much in the UK) and the villain was woeful but this wasn't an episode in which the villain mattered.

It's a daring episode but overall I thought it was a triumph tbh.

American History is taught loads in the UK

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I thought it was a good episode, clumsy in parts (mainly to do with a bunch of english characters knowing so much about Rosa when American History isn't really taught much in the UK) and the villain was woeful but this wasn't an episode in which the villain mattered.

It's a daring episode but overall I thought it was a triumph tbh.

Tbf, Rosa Parks is very well known. I'm not au fait with a lot of major American history but even I know the Rosa Parks story.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by BBUK-Fan

American History is taught loads in the UK

Not really unless you're talking at college/uni level which is deceptive since that would only be available to people opting to do history courses in those subjects. My experience in history at school were of the Vikings, Anglo Saxons, Greeks and Romans and then English history and then I dropped it in year 9 but I know people who went on to do it in Year 10 and 11 just focused on WW2. I don't think American History is ever really covered at the level of history that most students will experience in school.

Originally Posted by Marsh.

Tbf, Rosa Parks is very well known. I'm not au fait with a lot of major American history but even I know the Rosa Parks story.

Like everything I've come to know about US history, it's come from the internet and other sources. I've known of Rosa Parks for years but I can't recall many other UK people knowing of her.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Like everything I've come to know about US history, it's come from the internet and other sources. I've known of Rosa Parks for years but I can't recall many other UK people knowing of her.

We learnt about her at school.
No, UK schools don't cover much American History, but Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks I imagine are two of the biggest figures that at least get a mention.

[Nicky91]

love that andra day song during that emotional scene


it was a very lovely episode, awful how things were back then in america and yes Rosa Parks is a true icon

also nice to see other historical iconic characters such as Martin Luther King

[Marsh.]

So... Shobna Gulati is playing

Spoiler:

Yaz's mum.
Yay for Yaz getting attention/development. But boo at Shobna probably getting a recurring role.m

[Greg!]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

So... Shobna Gulati is playing

Spoiler:

Yaz's mum.
Yay for Yaz getting attention/development. But boo at Shobna probably getting a recurring role.m

Um what's wrong with Shobna?

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Greg!

Um what's wrong with Shobna?

I don't think she was very good in Corrie.

[Braden]

I'm surprised you think that, Dezzy. I'm certain I learnt a bit about American History throughout school, and I think those who are intentionally not ignorant know who Rosa Parks is. I'm confident enough to suggest that I would've been able to explain who she was at Primary School age. Though, there were a few things I wasn't aware of before watching the show (that she was a seamstress, knew Martin Luther King, etc.)

Anyway, I'm absolutely in love with this series. I think Jodie is absolutely fantastic, and I'm fond of all the companions. I think it's a really nice mix. The cinematography is spectacular, and I've enjoyed all three episodes very much. I haven't been able to sit through a Doctor Who episode since S5 (or the 50th special if you count that), so I'm extremely happy that my love for the show has resurfaced. I think Chibnall and everyone else are doing a really good job, there's a sense of excitement and intrigue with each episode, and I like the fact that there isn't an over-riding need to overcomplicate things like before.

I was looking forward to Rosa and it didn't disappoint. Fantastic from start to finish.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Braden

I'm surprised you think that, Dezzy. I'm certain I learnt a bit about American History throughout school, and I think those who are intentionally not ignorant know who Rosa Parks is. I'm confident enough to suggest that I would've been able to explain who she was at Primary School age. Though, there were a few things I wasn't aware of before watching the show (that she was a seamstress, knew Martin Luther King, etc.)

Anyway, I'm absolutely in love with this series. I think Jodie is absolutely fantastic, and I'm fond of all the companions. I think it's a really nice mix. The cinematography is spectacular, and I've enjoyed all three episodes very much. I haven't been able to sit through a Doctor Who episode since S5 (or the 50th special if you count that), so I'm extremely happy that my love for the show has resurfaced. I think Chibnall and everyone else are doing a really good job, there's a sense of excitement and intrigue with each episode, and I like the fact that there isn't an over-riding need to overcomplicate things like before.

I was looking forward to Rosa and it didn't disappoint. Fantastic from start to finish.

Maybe the curriculum has changed in the 12 years since I left school but I've personally never heard of American history being covered in anything other than College and Uni courses related to it. I had to learn everything I know about US history off my own back.

I'd be all for changing the curriculum if it hasn't changed since I was in school. I'd have taken history as an option had it covered more than it did.

[Greg!]

I learned about Rosa Parks in primary school lol. I thought her story was common knowledge but I've seen quite a few people on twitter etc saying they've never heard of her

[Greg!]

Clip from the next episode

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Greg!

Clip from the next episode

She is definitely getting better and better. Very good scene.

[Headie]

Originally Posted by Greg!

Clip from the next episode

Ugh honestly I wish Yaz was the only companion this year, she's miles better than the other two!

[Morgan.]

My GCSE History was all about American History

[Scarlett.]

It's not really the first time Doctor Who has used a real world song either

Youtube video

[Scarlett.]

I'm probably super slow at realising this, but aside from 'The Parting of Ways' all of the regeneration episodes have 'Time' in the title
-The End of Time
-Time of the Doctor
-Twice Upon a Time

[Marsh.]

I forgot to mention, one thing I hate is the new time rotor.

Like if they wanted it to be a crystal, they could've had it like amber with a light glowing within it. But the crystal moving up and down like some fetish dildo looks awful. Really bad.

[Scarlett.]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I forgot to mention, one thing I hate is the new time rotor.

Like if they wanted it to be a crystal, they could've had it like amber with a light glowing within it. But the crystal moving up and down like some fetish dildo looks awful. Really bad.

I really don't like the look of the crystals, they look really cheaply done