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So, I rarely like a doctor for the first several episodes, my brain can’t get past the last doctor. Took me forever with Smith. I always end up rewatching them later and loving them, it’s just that I can’t handle the sudden differentness well.
All that said, I really freaking enjoyed this one. I’m not fully in love with Ncuti yet, but I did really enjoy the episode, and LOVED the song. Oddly, the only Doctor I loved first off was Jodi. Ncuti is closer than most, though.
Also. That kilt. Meow.
Also loving the new sonic.
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Forgot to mention, Ruby really reminds me of Clara in the best way.
The only thing about the song was I couldn’t get my head around the logic of it. I know logic is usually pretty far off in RTD’s stories, but it usually at least pretends there a reason for things that happen. Unless I missed it, there wasn’t even a word of dialogue about the singing.
I think the logic was that the goblins were singing, like, as part of their culture. Not like Musical logic, but more like how some cultures pray in song, or some cultures chant. Goblins sing big numbers as a way of worshipping/venerating the goblin king, or perhaps it’s similar to how Christians say grace before a meal. Gotta sing for your dinner. The doctor and Ruby just took advantage of that aspect of their culture and Bugs Bunny’d their way outta there.
I thought this episode was great and so fun! The song was a surprise but I really enjoyed it, what a great tune. I’ve found the big dramatic speeches to be too much in the past. For a time with Matt Smith it felt like the Doctor never did anything - he just explained how great he is then the baddies gave up. When he started singing though it was more like he was playing the goblin’s game and buying time to find the master knot which I much preferred.
Ruby seems like a clever and kind person and a quick thinker. Brave enough to chase the baby onto the roof, didn’t miss a beat when she got thrown into the song, worked out what the Doctor is at the end of the episode. Fantastic.
The Doctor looked really great dancing in the skirt at the start and I thought him and Ruby’s band singer were nice touches for enby / gender-non-conforming representation. It felt like he’s learned from Jodie’s doctor to be more relaxed and fun.
There was a bit at the start where my family said “the Doctor’s black” and I just cringed and was glad they didn’t watch the previous episodes with Rose in. I really liked her and was thrilled to see a trans actor employed to play her. Really feels like they’re stepping up and getting all sorts of people in the Dr Who universe.
All fine points, except:
It’s not a skirt, it’s a kilt.
Those calves. Dang.
Yeah, definitely could be. It’s got a tartan pattern but there’s no sporran and the camera doesn’t really linger in it. In my head it was just the Doctor choosing optimal clothing to look great while dancing xD
Sporrans are optional. It’s just a satchel that many people wear with their kilt to carry personal items, but it’s not essential, unless it’s part of a full uniform.
Tough to say, though I imagine a sporran would likely throw off The Doctor’s groove.
