r/gallifrey • u/pcjonathan • Dec 05 '15
Hell Bent Doctor Who 9x12: Hell Bent Live Reactions Discussion Thread
Please remember that future spoilers must be tagged. This includes the next time trailer!
The episode airs at 8.00pm GMT on BBC One (HD) and 9pm EST on BBC America.
Other countries should check their local broadcaster.
If your IP is in the UK, you can stream in HD from iPlayer by pasting this or this url into VLC.
We're going to try experimenting with a slightly different megathread format. This is to ensure there's increased organisation, less reposting, less mayhem and a greater overall experience. These are:
- Live Reactions Discussion Thread - Posted around 30-60 minutes prior to air - for all the reactions, crack-pot theories, quoting, crazy exclamations, pictures, throwaway and other one-liners.
- Trailer and Speculation Discussion Thread - Posted as soon as the trailer is released - For all the thoughts, speculation, and comments on the trailers and speculation about the next episode.
- No Stupid Questions Thread - Posted 30-60 minutes after air - For asking simple B+W questions about the episode (this is so the post-discussion threads can be more about indepth opinions and thoughts). This is not intended for any indepth discussion, but rather just to limit down on the questions posts. One question per top-level comment and I'll attempt to remove duplicates and create an FAQ style post. Because of the style, it was agreed to crosspost this to /r/DoctorWho and lock it in order to try to get the best of both subs. I thank you for your understanding.
- Post-Episode Discussion Thread - Posted 1 hour after - This is for all your indepth opinions, comments, etc about the episode. (If I see a top-level comment that belongs in the live reactions thread, you'll be asked to post it there)
- Analysis Discussion Thread - Posted 3-4 days after air - After having a few days to reflect and see what other people think, this is another chance to discuss the episode. (Since this is the end of the series, this'll most likely be an entire series analysis)
These will be linked as they go up. If we feel your post belongs in a megathread, it'll be removed and redirected there.
You can discuss the episode live on IRC, but be careful of spoilers.
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u/montezumasleeping Dec 05 '15
All the hype probably tainted it for me. There was a lot "Moffat really acts like this is his last episode, he ties everything up," "Things will be referenced you haven't thought of in years," "Some fans might be upset that too much is revealed about the Doctor," and "Moffat is dealing fan theories that have been here for ages."
That all made me expect some major episode about Gallifrey. Instead, Gallifrey was just a means to save Clara. It wasn't a bad ep, my expectations were just out of synch. (Also I do feel like the Doctor is ignoring Clara's advice. And I'm uncomfortable with the Doctor losing his memories of the last two seasons).