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ma11en69er t1_iu6eqbk wrote

It and he are very good, I spent all afternoon watching it.

Jessica Raine and Nikesh Patel are also superb.

I'll also add Jessica Raine feels so established yet the only other thing I've seen her in is Line of Duty.

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AMA_requester t1_iu6fssu wrote

Watching him as Malcolm Tucker taught me this.

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TheDadThatGrills t1_iu6g690 wrote

Lair of the White Worm is the Peter Capaldi movie we should all be watching this Halloween

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Regula96 t1_iu6k0zy wrote

First I've heard of this show. Knowing Capaldi is in it though is all I need.

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JuzoItami t1_iu6maib wrote

That kid from Local Hero?

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Kitehack79 t1_iu6ox5z wrote

It’s the eyebrows. They’re attack eyebrows.

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xOLDBHOYx t1_iu6s33o wrote

Currently on episode 4 and enjoying it. Raine is so good and liking Patel too.

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spongeboy1985 t1_iu6yc4r wrote

“It’s a very small universe when I’m angry with you”

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Treacy t1_iu737cy wrote

He really is awesome.

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Bananaman9020 t1_iu74eev wrote

I enjoyed his acting on The Torchwood special. He wasn't a bad Doctor Who either.

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JohnnyAK907 t1_iu767yd wrote

Angry Old Man Get Off My Lawn Doctor is scary now?

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Necessary-Image-6386 t1_iu76z07 wrote

I heard about this on Reddit. C'mon Amazon! You can market more than one show

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decoy1985 t1_iu7aqq7 wrote

Replying to TheDadThatGrills (#298,481)

my household just watched it for the first time last night. Nobody knew anything about it beside some vague idea that it had vampires. We were blown away. What a wild ride that movie is.

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L-System t1_iu7ih6z wrote

Why do all doctors make such good villains? Matt , David, and now Peter. Great casting all around.

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SquadPoopy t1_iu7uays wrote

You want proof of his terrifying capabilities? He helped get his no talent hack of a cousin Lewis Capaldi a record deal and a singing career. Truly an evil force.

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L_Cranston_Shadow t1_iu7xydr wrote

Replying to jkilla88 (#306,847)

The Doctor is a fearsome creature, as seen at the end of Family of Blood. Even the most fearsome races, including the Daleks, fear him, and for good reason. He can be civil, polite, and even cheerful and jovial, but he is not a nice "person".

One of my favorite moments is when Matt Smith has an alien race look up what happened to every race that opposed him and then tells them to run.

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Auran82 t1_iu801oh wrote

I remember seeing him in an alternate music video for Lewis Capaldis “Someone you loved” and I really enjoyed how he could tell the story without saying anything.

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taatchle86 t1_iu8565r wrote

Replying to spongeboy1985 (#301,798)

“If you think because she is dead that I am weak, you understand very little. If you had any part in killing her and are not afraid, you understand nothing at all. So for you own sake, understand this: I’m The Doctor, I’m coming to find you, and I will never ever stop.”

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SalukiKnightX t1_iu8lhhr wrote

Replying to L_Cranston_Shadow (#307,704)

>He never raised his voice. That was the worst thing… the fury of the Time Lord… and then we discovered why. Why this Doctor, who had fought with gods and demons, why he had run away from us and hidden. He was being kind…

> Good men don't need rules. Today is not the day to find out why I have so many.

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TimLol1337 t1_iu95pll wrote

Just finished the show, but I'm not really sure if I'd go out of my way to recommend it.

The acting from everyone is generally great, the editing (for the more 'dreamy' sections especially) is great and even the little amount of action is all well directed. Also want to give a special spotlight for the ominious vibe the soundtrack/sound design gives.

That said, the pacing makes what plot there is feel really drawn out. A big chunk of the show really relies on the mystery. If this is your first rodeo with >!multiple timelines!< shenanigans you may find it interesting, but I've seen it done better in shows that don't feel like a BBC cop drama seems slightly grafted on. There is some interesting thematics at play too but those also don't save it.

Really should've either cut out a episode or two and smeared in some answers along the way, or hell, have potentially made this a movie.

And for anyone who wants to watch it for Capaldi primarily: Be warned he only gets a few appearances until the second half generally. Or more specifically (minor spoiler) >!5/6 episodes he only gets 1/2 scenes, most of which are flashforwards. The finale is about 80% Capaldi, which is all great and very 12-ish.!<

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nevereatpears t1_iu9v7df wrote

Replying to LadyLazaev (#319,104)

Nope, but you're arguing that the doctor is in someway a villain even though he saves the world and civilizations throughout time on a consistent episodic basis.

This whole argument is nonsense. Plus to go the other route on your argument, he's not a deity or a god. He's a god like figure. Closer to a fallen angel as his whole mythology (forgetting the Chibnall shite) is about him stealing a tardis and fleeing/being cast aside by the timelord race.

You've only been upvoted for the poncey statement. It in no way supports your argument that the doctor is a villain i.e. evil in some way.

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LadyLazaev t1_iua5e4l wrote

Replying to nevereatpears (#319,639)

The Doctor generally isn't a villain, but occasionally cleaves close to it. Remember the whole "Time Lord Victorius" thing? Or the other times where the only thing to keep him from doing terrible things is his companions. The Doctor has said it many times himself that when he's alone for too long he goes.... wrong.

I also think that you've got me confused with somebody else and you really should double check who you're replying to in the future. But what they said is correct. The Doctor is a deity and a terrifying existence--whether he is good or bad; hero or villain, is often down to perspective. Most of the times he comes across as good, but he is always capable of doing terrible things.

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different_tan t1_iuad5b0 wrote

Really loved this. Just finished and though the premise/reveal reminds me heavily of >!the first fifteen lives of harry august!< (do not tap that spoiler if you have not finished!) I greatly enjoyed the mystery, and found the first few episodes really terrifying.

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TheConundrum98 t1_iuas3mc wrote

Replying to general_madness (#307,139)

the 456 truly the most terrifying villains in the DW universe and probably even broader

I mean alien junkies addicted on chemicals they could only get from human children willing to destroy a planet if they don't get a fix is an incredible concept... and no Doctor in sight to save the children

I'm almost positive some of the ridiculous real world conspiracies about adrenochrome and kidnapping children come from this fucking season

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Mrbrionman t1_iuba91w wrote

Replying to L-System (#305,262)

The doctor has a lot of elements of ‘The Trickster’ archetype, which works well for villains.

I also think that it’s just one of those characters that you need to be good at everything to play well. You need to good at being comedic, emotional, intimidating, charismatic, etc. So it attracts very well rounded actors.

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chaoticmessiah t1_iubh4e7 wrote

Just a shame he was wasted in The Suicide Squad. Been a fan of his since the Malcolm Tucker days.

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menevets t1_iue3sx1 wrote

Spoke with an accent. Irish... Scottish? Same difference. Looks to partner. Partner discreetly shakes his head.

I got halfway and dropped it. Too long to get to reveal. Not much Capaldi. The lead detective and the guy from Andor. Wanted more of them.

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RunningToStayStill t1_iugehvl wrote

Too bad he couldn't salvage the train wreck that is the story in this series.

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x6ftundx t1_iuhlbbj wrote

he usually plays a bad guy on TV. it was only on Dr. Who that I have ever seen him as a good guy. He is scary good at being a bad bad person on tv. To the point that you think he is the devil himself.

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