I'm thinking it's part of the bigger 'Ruby Storyline', since it started snowing during their first encounter.
Doctor Who? 15th Doctor on D+
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NakedMoleRat
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I forgot, RTD is all about the story-long subtle arc, with the big companion reveal.
But, again, The 14th Doctor is still around, and Kate would have called on him to help.
IDK man... Between him 'retiring', & also having his own TARDIS, he could just be traveling, but if he IS around, I'd agree.
NakedMoleRat
Master Member
It was 65 years of her life. He was around at some point.
Absolutely fair point.
I guess at almost any point in history, there could be multiple Doctors on Earth, which from a narrative standpoint could be considered both a plot hole & a storytelling opportunity at the same time.
Surprised that neither Davies nor Moffat have written a throwaway line about Doctors staying away from other Doctors.
NakedMoleRat
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In the 1st episode it was 1963, the Doctor told Ruby that he was here at Totters lane with his granddaughter at the same time.
DarkKnight
Sr Member
He lacks the age and wisdom of the Doctor, crazy without genius is just immaturity, Baker was crazy and genius
AnubisGuard
Master Member
I lost interest in Davies' return when the 14th Doctor used a clown hammer to duplicate the TARDIS. Given the general crankiness of this board, I'm surprised to see people enjoying the new season. Is it actually good?
Pretty much every season since the return in 2005 has had a couple of less-liked episodes, & I agree that a couple since the specials haven't really hit for me, BUT, I've enjoyed seeking out the overall arc clues in all of them. Much like trying to spot the different appearances of Rose during season 4.
I'm always here to discuss theories & such, so here are the storylines I'm invested in...
1-14 invoking the salt-binding with the aliens at the End of the Universe seems to have opened reality up to something nasty.
2-Why is Susan Twist playing different characters, & why is she in every time & place we've seen so far?
3-What does Ruby's neighbor know about the Doctor & TARDIS, & why & how?
4-& of course, who is Ruby & what abilities does she actually have, because so far, she seems to be able to unconsciously manipulate time & reality to an extent.
Anyone have any other questions, answers, or theories?
I'm always here to discuss theories & such, so here are the storylines I'm invested in...
1-14 invoking the salt-binding with the aliens at the End of the Universe seems to have opened reality up to something nasty.
2-Why is Susan Twist playing different characters, & why is she in every time & place we've seen so far?
3-What does Ruby's neighbor know about the Doctor & TARDIS, & why & how?
4-& of course, who is Ruby & what abilities does she actually have, because so far, she seems to be able to unconsciously manipulate time & reality to an extent.
Anyone have any other questions, answers, or theories?
Just saw that the cast list has been revealed for the finale, 'Dot & Bubble', & Susan Twist is listed as a lead, playing a character named Penny. I think this last episode was the most we've seen or heard from her so far.
NakedMoleRat
Master Member
I thought this past episode was pretty solid. It reminded me of the Chris Ecclestone series.
The woman was shallow and quick to sell out her rescuer.
The Doctor tried to save a group who’d rather die than get mingled up with ‘outsiders’.
I am wondering though why the Doctor has to be gay just because the actor is.
Watching him and his companion pining away for the same guy is just out of character for the Doctor.
The woman was shallow and quick to sell out her rescuer.
The Doctor tried to save a group who’d rather die than get mingled up with ‘outsiders’.
I am wondering though why the Doctor has to be gay just because the actor is.
Watching him and his companion pining away for the same guy is just out of character for the Doctor.
LeoCor Replicas
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The Doctor has never had a confirmed sexuality, he's not so much attracted to the gender of a person than he is the person himself. He saw something in Rogue that he was attracted to, and after getting to know him more through the episode, and watching Rogue evolve from a ruthless bounty hunter to someone willing to sacrifice himself for two people he just met, it's no wonder the Doctor fell for him. The 13th Doctor herself was attracted to Yaz, so this isn't the first time the show has broached the idea of the Doctor being in a LGBTQ relationship.
Russell clearly wants to add more LGBTQ representation his second time around, and I'm fine with that. If straight relationships can be portrayed on screen with absolutely no issues, then the same should apply to LGBTQ relationships.
NakedMoleRat
Master Member
I was actually speaking about the episode before the one you just wrote about. I guess it’s just a coincidence then that in two episodes he was ‘attracted’ to the person’s character?
In fact, the episode that I was referring to, the Doctor and Ruby turned to each other and simultaneously said ‘Hands off’ after only seeing him. So it had nothing to do with The Doctor getting to know him, it was about the Doctor being gay.
LeoCor Replicas
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Forgot about that bit. Either way, it wasn't the first time the Doctor mentioned an attraction to a person of the same gender as their current incarnation.
NakedMoleRat
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