We knew it was inevitable. With every changing of the showrunner, we must also accept the loss of a Doctor. It happened when Russel T and David Tennant left in 2010. And now again, Moffat must take away someone else we love: Peter Capaldi. Peter Capaldi was the perfect Matt […]
Doctor Who: The Girl Who Died Recap
Summary 9×05: Twelve and Clara meet the Vikings. When the Mire attack, the Doctor has to choose between making ripples or making tidal waves. Head for higher ground, Twelve will certainly chose the latter. Rating: ★★★★☆ Where is Capt. Jack Harkness when you need him? The Doctor has another case of […]
Doctor Who: Before The Flood Recap
Synopsis 9×04: The Doctor and Clara are separated as ghosts threaten the Drum. In the past, Twelve faces off with the Fisher King. In the future, Clara deals with the Doctor’s impending death. Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Paradox (noun): Previously, a self-contradictory event that could rip apart the very fabric of space […]
Doctor Who: Under The Lake Recap
Synopsis 9×03: Chaos reigns as the dead rise in the year 2119. An underwater mining colony has uncovered a mysterious alien ship, and its presence has caused their dead friends to walk once more. It’s up to Clara and Twelve to figure out why in the first half of the […]
Doctor Who: The Witch’s Familiar Recap
Summary 9×02: The Doctor is trapped in Skaro with a scheming Davros. Missy and Clara launch a rescue mission, but can the Master really be trusted? Rating: ★★1/2☆☆ If compassion was a disease, the Doctor would be terminal. Any being – human, Time Lord, or otherwise – who can show […]
SDCC 2015: Nerdophiles Checks Out the Conan O’Brien Saturday Taping
Conan O’Brien came to San Diego Comic Con the only way he could – in style! He held a bunch of low-key bingo games, our coverage of which can be found here. Then he proceeded to tape four shows for TBS Wednesday through Saturday at the Spreckels theatre, which is […]
Doctor Who: Death in Heaven Recap [SEASON FINALE]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFZaqsaJ4eE] Doctor Who: Death in Heaven (8×12) Synopsis: The Twelfth Doctor’s first season comes to a dramatic close as Missy’s army of Cybermen rise from their graves and threaten the security of the world and the universe. The Doctor is given new international responsibilities as he fights to save […]
Doctor Who: Dark Water Recap
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_HdeOXdBUo] Doctor Who: Dark Water (8×11) Synopsis: As the season braces for its dramatic finale, the Doctor and Clara venture into an alternate dimension to recover a loved one after a terrible loss. Upon arriving at this underworld, the pair of time travelers make some surprising (and horrifying) discoveries […]
Doctor Who: In the Forest of the Night Recap
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoGzozaBsUo] Doctor Who: In the Forest of the Night (8×10) Synopsis: In another Earth-based adventure, the Doctor parks the TARDIS only to find that London has been inexplicably overgrown by a massive forest overnight. He, Clara, Danny, and a team of Coal Hill students must fight their way through […]
Doctor Who: Flatline Recap
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWfdvzlSjbU] Doctor Who: Flatline (8×09) Synopsis: Two-dimensional beings are wreaking havoc in Bristol, and people are being absorbed into walls by the handful. But the Doctor is out, and Clara must fill his shoes with the help of nothing but a faulty earpiece and a sonic screwdriver. Teaming up […]
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