Helen Talks Who: Recent Episodes
Helen
Rewatch of post-2005 Doctor Who, discussing my thoughts on each episode. Update schedule is 3 times a week - Tuesdays, Thursdays and the weekend.
Let’s discuss the concept of this episode - when does the Doctor know what the overall plan is?
Let’s talk about what we see of the Twelfth Doctor here and the “am I a good man” question.
Let’s discuss the novelisation of the Day of the Doctor, alongside the TV version and the themes of identity explored in this story.
Let’s discuss the ghost story vs. love story question and what we learn about Clara & the Doctor in this episode.
Let’s discuss Clara’s first trip in the TARDIS and the world-building around Akhaten society in this episode.
Let’s discuss Clara’s first proper episode and why the Doctor has retreated from the world. (TW: discussion of depression)
Let’s discuss the use of historical figures, Solomon and what we learn about Amy & Rory.
Let’s discuss the concept and themes of this episode, along with the Doctor being emotionally intelligent for once
Let’s talk about the overall tone of this episode and how it feeds into the rest of the series and the finale.
Let’s talk about what the Doctor goes through in this episode and whether there’s any parallels with the Minotaur myth
Let’s talk about the themes in this beauty of an episode which resonate throughout Amy & Rory’s journey.
Let’s discuss what we learn of River here and if there’s any significance in the setting of this episode.
Let’s discuss the epic nature of this episode, the Doctor’s rise and fall, and the reveal of who River is.
Let’s talk about the moral dilemma of the Gangers and the Doctor knowing more than he is letting on.
Let’s talk about the different character dynamics we get in this story, how they all react to the Doctor’s death and all the seeds being sown for later in the series.
What is the Doctor thinking during this episode? Let’s discuss how he uses time travel here.
Let’s discuss our main characters, whether River and the Doctor know everything will work out in this episode and that cliffhanger.
Let’s discuss the supporting characters, why everything goes wrong for inhabitants of Earth in this story and Amy & Rory
Let’s discuss Churchill, the Daleks being sneaky and Amy learning that being a companion is dangerous.
Let’s talk about Amy and how she gets on in her first proper adventure. Note: firework sounds in the background between 6:38 and 7:00, sorry!
The Tenth Doctor’s final story - I discuss the Master, my favourite scenes and that ending.
Let’s discuss Adelaide, the Doctor and one of the greatest uses of time travel in this show.
Let’s discuss the tone of this episode, Christina and why this episode doesn’t go the same way as Midnight
What are the themes of this episode and what do we learn about the Doctor in this episode?
Let’s discuss the overall story structure, all of the companions returning and a few of my favourite scenes and moments.
Let’s talk about some of my favourite parts of this story. And River, of course I’m going to talk about River.
I discuss to what extent the Doctor and Donna influence events here vs. being observers.
Another new companion episode to discuss. How does it differ from previous new companion stories?
The 2007 Christmas special - I share my favourite scenes and discuss the Doctor and Astrid.
Let’s talk about what makes this episode good and compare it with the previous Doctor-lite episode Love & Monsters.
Let’s talk about the historical setting, Martha and how the Doctor comes across in this episode.
Let’s talk about how the Doctor acts towards Martha in this episode and discuss some of the historical aspects of it
Let’s discuss the 2012 Olympics setting and how this series is foreshadowing the finale.
Let’s talk about the historical setting, the Doctor and Rose and a few things about this episode that I have never thought to look up before!
Let’s talk about Queen Victoria and the Doctor and Rose enjoying themselves perhaps a bit too much
We’re up to the Empty Child and The Doctor Dances - one of my favourites stories, join me to talk about the dancing metaphor and Captain Jack
Continuing my rewatch of Doctor Who with The Long Game - I talk about Adam as a potential companion & how the Jagrafess manipulates society
I share my thoughts on the episode Dalek focusing on manipulative Daleks and the Doctor’s Time War guilt
Time for the Slitheen episodes - I discuss the links to overall Who mythos as well as thoughts on some of the characters.
Today, I talk about The End of the World - what it means to be human and how Rose copes on her first TARDIS journey.
Welcome to my rewatch of post-2005 Doctor Who. I’m going to discuss my thoughts on rewatching each episode. This time, I watch Rose and consider what the overall theme of this episode is.