Comments on: Rate & Discuss: The Woman Who Lived

By: Joshrr

Joshrr — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:28:42 +0000

Another meagre episode. A pretty dull plot, stiff dialogue, forced humour and some moments that left me going “Wait what just happened!?” and not in a good way.

But the best positives about this episode was Ashildr and another physiological insight into the Doctor’s character. Although Ashildr presentation isn’t all that good as the dialogue and the acting did not do the character justice, I think the idea behind her is brilliant! A tortured character created from a mistake the Doctor made out of kindness. I wish this character had more than two episodes to evolve. I know she’ll come back but I wish we had more time to see her than It would be more believable seeing her change.

The relationship her and the Doctor have is interesting, sort of like a strained father and daughter relationship and it was very touching at the end when Her and the Doctor talk in the Pub, discussing why he can’t travel with her and why he needs companions. The episode had a light-hearted yet intriguing ending with a dash of foreboding.

So now that the season is halfway through I can say it is a good season. It’s lost the epicness that it started of with but that was expected really and there’s a good chance the season finale will pick things up!

By: Simon

Simon — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 22:49:29 +0000

I have got to say, I didn’t really like this two parter, kinda dragged for me and lacked action

By: JC

JC — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:25:14 +0000

Although not everyone was impressed with last night’s episode, I much preferred it to The Woman Who Died. In terms of story, I just found it much more entertaining and I was hooked all the way through.

I thought Maisie Williams as Lady Me and The Knightmare was much more interesting than the original character of Ashildr, who I found unremarkable and forgettable.

The Lion character was reminiscent of the Cats of New Earth from Series 2 and 3, but he didn’t really play a massive role in the episode. That’s a shame, because the prosthetic work was good and the voice of the character distinctive.

The Sonic Sunglasses were back, as we all predicted they would be, only I’m not sure anyone is that amused by them now, if they ever were. I’m not going to complain too much about them as that is part of the entertainment for some, so I’ll just say I don’t get it and that “joke” isn’t meant for me.

Ashildr in the present day is something I’m interested to see. It’s been confirmed that …

**SPOILER** **SPOILER** **SPOILER** **SPOILER** **SPOILER**

Ashildr is returning in Episode 10 with Rigsy from the Series 8 episode “Flatline” and was also seen in a selfie at the end of this episode. As I’m not a fan of historically set episodes, I will be interested to see how Maisie Williams changes the character again after more than 400 years since “Lady Me”.

As Hoody Lover said, it’s unknown at the moment whether she will turn out to be a malevolent or a benevolent character and they’ve clearly designed it that way. I think the character has the potential to grow, but episode 10 will tell whether I can give her that chance.

Overall, a better episode this week, but Episodes 1 & 2 of this Series have yet to be bested so far.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 17:23:55 +0000

I have to say first off, I am really getting to hate Moffatt, he has no imagination! When you look into the story, Ashildr is just a carbon copy of Clara – Clara, there possible girl appearing all through the Doctor’s lives, Ashildr, the immortal girls, always protecting the Doctor’s companions. I mean, come on…….

Saying that though, if this story proves anything it is that the Doctor is better of without Clara. PC was at his best, in the driving seat and Doctor Who, not second to Clara!! This need to humanise the Doctor is dull, it is the most striking thing about Tom Baker, he was an alien and no-one tried to humanise him.

Sarah “Sometimes you don’t seem hu…”
Doctor “Human? I am not”

This season, although the best Moffatt has done, just continues to show, he has to go!!!

By: Hoody Lover

Hoody Lover — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 14:58:21 +0000

I thought Maisie Williams’ acting was amazing. There was a marked difference in her performance this week. I really believed she was jaded and bitter. There was no trace of the charming little girl we saw last week.

Didn’t really care for Lenny the Lion, but the rest of it was spot on, for me. It was good to see the Doctor engaging with someone similar to him, yet different. I was glad he kept plugging away at her and didn’t give up on her humanity coming back.

I wonder if her appearance in the selfie at the end is malevolent or benevolent. She’s not easy to read and that’s another thing I like about the character.

Capaldi continues to mesmerise.

By: The 13th Doctor

The 13th Doctor — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 00:27:35 +0000

So, let’s get one thing cleared up straight away, I don’t watch game of thrones.
With all the hype for Miss Williams, I went into this 2 parter expecting a bafta-winning performance, what I got in return was an average performance. To add to this, her character was annoying.

The story was weak. And one of the writers wrote one of the most wonderful doctor who stories of all time (& space) ‘The Mummy on the orient express.’

I just couldn’t get excited about this one though, to the point finding it dull.

So far, I’m happy to say that series 9 is shaping up, and ticking, over nicely.
And it looks as though next week’s is steering back on track.