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What a beautiful ending to series 5! I loved that there were so many surprises in this episode, just like the last one. That's been something that's really stood out to me in these two episodes - so many things happened that I didn't expect or anticipate. Often, when I am watching some shows or movies, it's easy to see what's coming. I just LOVE that I was surprised over and over. Brilliant!! Wonderful writing!

I hope you enjoy, and let's head into series 6! I think there are some minisodes coming up with people have told me about (space, time, good night and bad night) so I will slot those in where appropriate as well 🤗

Youtube edit: https://youtu.be/Po7AyTakjJE (this will have the logo on it)

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Oliver

Finally the Finale! I (and I guess many others) waited since Episode 5 for this comment: There ( https://youtu.be/QuHqb_cMdEw&t=7m43s ) the doctor changed his mood abruptly when he talked about Amy having to trust him and remember, which seemed just like a doctory mood-swing and nothing more, but: He was wearing his jacket which he lost to a Weeping Angel just moments before that scene and which he also doesn't wear after this scene. Not many viewers noticed that when they watched it for the first time (I didn't) and even some who did, thought it to be only a continuity error, but now we know it wasn't, it was just a visit from his future self. Same foreshadowing, but in a more subtle way, happened in episode 1 when Amelia has been waiting for the doctor's return ( https://youtu.be/4vqhKFvZ-GI&t=5m28s ) We see a shadow passing, which we assume might be Prisoner Zero, but now it's much more likely it's the future doctor who just carried her to her bed. I like the way Moffat planted these moments in early episodes. A completely different thing: when I first watched this season, it wasn't clear to me that Rory in this new version of a "rebooted" universe was a normal human again and also stayed that way, which confused me later. Now I think it's pretty obvious, but I think the whole preposterous reboot-shtick annoyed me a bit back then. Rory and Amy remembering everything that happened in the "original" universe doesn't really make any sense either, so I think it's okay to be confused and just accept that both variations of the universe are part of Rory's, Amy's, River's and the Doctor's past and memories (a gift from the Tardis?). That's where I usually stop to worry about the illogical parts and focus on the rest of the storytelling, which is beautiful.

jsm

Don't forget the Christmas episode (usually rated in the top 3 Dr. Who Christmas episodes).

OverWims

Amelia was thirsty because her drink was stolen. Her drink was stolen because she was thirsty. Gotta love doctor who and its paradoxes 🤣

OverWims

There's a minisode coming up which questions the two-timelines thing in a way

Chris Green

I haven't seen this series for at least 10 years. It was great watching it again with you.

Beth

I agree Matt Smith is a great Doctor! He seems so old and so young at the same time. Kind of authoritative and childlike at once, he does an amazing job. I don’t think this series had any bad episodes at all, and it wraps up so neatly! Such a fantastic ending. Love River but I won’t say anything about her here. Spoilers! 🤫

The Rising Ape

What a finale. Yet more evidence that this (10, 11 and 12) is The Doctor's greatest era, wonderful writing with some absolutely beautiful moments for 11 from "Hello, I'm The Doctor" in The Eleventh Hour to "Something Old..." in this one and I'm not afraid to admit that the moment of Amy remembering him still brings a tear to my eye. A little Tidbit for you... this is never actually explained on screen so it's not a spoiler but if you look it up online you will find information on future episodes so be warned... The Doctor and River are meeting each other in the opposite direction through time, ie his first meeting with her is her last with him and thusly her first will be his last. There is an in universe explanation for this but, again, getting into it would be very, very spoilery, so that's enough of that for now. If you want to talk more about it after Capaldi's run I'd be happy to as it's amazing writing once you get into the wibbly wobbly details. Wonderful reaction as always Jules, Christmas episode next and they're always fun... big stuff still to come for 11 and companions in the next season and I can't wait for certain moments (those who've seen before know what I'm talking about) but until then... Geronimo.

Aussie Mat

I've been watching Doctor Who since Jon Pertwee's run and Matt Smith is very much my favourite Doctor. He's just brilliant at depicting age and youth and genius and insanity and someone who is alien and yet so human.

xjuliettex

YES! Honestly, I didn't think anyone could be as good as David Tennant for me, but Matt.... He's amazing.

xjuliettex

Yes, I will be watching all Christmas episodes as I have access to them all 😊😊

xjuliettex

YES! That moment with the angels... My goodness, what a beautiful scene! Remembering that moment and then seeing how it was set up. WOW. Just WOW. It truly is such a masterpiece of a show, brilliant writing. Love it so much.

Jack Mingle

"We're all stories in the end" I love that line for more than just this episode.

Oliver

@OverWims: Yeah, imo that's Moffat's way of saying "Don't bother about the incongruous and illogical things I sometimes write, just enjoy the ride" 😁

Martin Holt

The moment that blew my noodle in this episode was when the Doctor went BACK to the forest starship full of Weeping Angels to tell Amy to remember him. That tiny little moment, forgotten by all, turned out to be the most important moment in the series. THAT is some serious backplanning.

Martin Holt

The Doctor's arms-in-the-air wibbley dance was entirely improvised. I know. Shocking.

Boone Bluemel

Space, Time, and the impossible astronaut prequel all take place between the Christmas special and series 6. The five "night" minisodes all taken place between series 6 and the 2011 Christmas special.

xjuliettex

Knowing River hates spoilers... she's my kinda gal 🤣

Nebraska

Rory punching The Doctor and The Doctor being happy about it is a "broest of bros" moment.

demonic-myst

the library is her end that is set in stone we just seeing her life backwards

demonic-myst

the timline isnt actualt mixed its oposite river is younger every time we see her its earleir in her time stream every time they meet