#4 – The Doctor Dances Again: THE CHURCH ON RUBY ROAD
We react to the 15th Doctor's first full adventure!
Join Josh, John, Guy, and Jack as they pilot the TARDIS through a discussion of the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special "The Church on Ruby Road." We talk theories about new characters like Ruby and Mrs. Flood, first impressions of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor, and lingering questions around those ominous apartment cracks. We'll break down standout scenes like the hilarious goblin musical number and the Doctor's brilliant deductions. Expect closer analysis on topics ranging from how this special compares to past Davies and Moffat eras, to whether it can appeal to wider mainstream audiences.
Along the journey you'll discover each host's favorite Doctor, the nostalgic elements that had them cheering, their biggest hopes for 2023’s Series 1, and whether this episode lived up to the hype and legacy of Christmas specials past. Is "The Church on Ruby Road" a new holiday classic or a lump of coal? Grab your sonic screwdrivers and hop aboard the TARDIS to find out!
00:02 Introduction and Welcome 00:20 Meet the Panel 00:47 Tradition of Tardis Rubbish 01:00 Favorite Doctors Discussion 01:55 Review of 'The Church on Ruby Road' 01:58 Initial Impressions 03:23 Discussion of Goblins 05:05 Reflections on the New Doctor 08:08 Comparisons to Previous Episodes 08:30 Thoughts on Accessibility for New Audience 15:39 Viewing Experiences 30:49 Further Discussion on the New Doctor 35:08 Impact of Cultural Moments on Doctor Who 40:19 Exploring the Chibnall Era and its Impact 41:15 Critique of the Chibnall Era 42:16 The Vitriol Against the Chibnall Era 45:37 The Return of Russell T. Davies 46:46 The Depth of Good Storytelling 47:59 Reflections on the Chibnall Era 49:02 The Impact of Ruby's Family 58:37 Theories on Mrs. Flood 01:04:39 Reflections on the Chibnall Era and the New Doctor 01:11:47 Theories on the Mysterious Mother Figure 01:11:52 The Doctor's Confidence 01:14:36 The Doctor's Swagger and the Upcoming Season
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