Goodbye To 12 - Doctor Who - Deep Breath Review

We celebrate the Peter Capaldi era by revisiting the 12th Doctor's adventures as we count down the days to his last adventure.

Doctor Who:
Deep Breath 
By Steven Moffat

“We will reach the promise land.”

Doctor Who fans had a 7 ½ month wait for Doctor Who to return and more importantly we are finally going to see Peter Capaldi’s first episode as The Doctor.  For all of us this will be the first chance we get to see the new Doctor as Deep Breath had materialized on our screens.  Excitement filled the air worldwide, still getting use to the worldwide popularity, as thousands of fans gathered around to get their first glimpse of the new Doctor.  So was I back in 2014 as I eagerly waited for August 23rd  to arrive.  Was it really that long ago? Seemed like yesterday when we first saw Peter Capaldi debut as the Doctor.   Like everyone I was really anxious to see Peter Capaldi take center stage and see his first proper story Deep Breath.  Here is what I thought of the debut of Series 8 and the beginning of the Capaldi era.

Into The Time Vortex Podcast Episode 35 - Doctor Who - Deep Breath

Doctor Who Criticized for Hair Ripping and Lesbian Kissing Scenes

I have not included the animated GIF so to not upset anyone

Mailonline has an article of interest concerning the recent episode "Deep Breath" has a scene that is upsetting to one particular fan who suffers from trichotillomania which is the compulsion of ripping one's hair out.  The scene in question sees the Doctor pulling one of his own hairs out and then pulling one of Clara's out.  The fan became upset at this action and like any other self mutilation act, feels the BBC was insensitive for showing this.  The obsessive compulsive infliction is rare and the woman in question realizes that most people have never even heard of it and that the BBC would have not even researched it.  I suppose there are many other fears and disorders that can be triggered by watching TV series of all types.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2737867/Doctor-Who-criticised-scene-characters-tear-hair-complaints-sufferers-rare-disorder.html

Later in the episode Lady Vastra has to blow air into Jenny's lungs (see episode).  This has obviously gained the attention of a few complainers despite the fact that it was not a kiss but more of a mouth to mouth air transfer.  The 'kiss' was part of the story and even if Vastra thought she had lost Jenny and kissed her then, it would have been all good.  The script telling us over and over again that they are married was what was obsessive! Still a lesbian inter-species kiss is shocking to some I guess.

I have included an animated GIF to upset someone

Doctor Who - Deep Breath DVD and Blu-ray Release

The individual episode release of Deep Breath is planned for September 8 & 9 in the UK and US.  Here is the BBC America info -

Take Home Peter Capaldi's
Debut Trip in the TARDIS

DOCTOR WHO:
DEEP BREATH

With Exclusive Bonus Content

September 9, 2014
DVD or Blu-ray


New York - It's the episode everyone has been waiting for... The Doctor makes his spectacular return inDeep Breath, the feature-length season premiere episode of the hit sci-fi seriesDoctor Who. A pulse-racing adventure through Victorian London, this standalone episode arrives on Blu-ray and DVD September 9, 2014. Directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Emmy-winning lead writer and executive producer Steven Moffat, the beginning of the Twelfth Doctor's era stars Peter Capaldi as the Doctor, Jenna Coleman as his companion Clara Oswald, Neve McIntosh as Madame Vastra, Catrin Stewart as Jenny Flint and Dan Starkey as Strax. The episode premiered on BBC AMERICA and SPACE on August 23, with special theatrical events on August 23 and 25.Doctor Who: Deep Breathis the highest rated season premiere ever on BBC AMERICA.

Special Features:

• Prequel Scene only seen in theaters
• Behind the Scenes featurette only seen in theaters
• Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor- the live announcement of the casting of Peter Capaldi as the next Doctor
• The Real History of Science Fiction, Episode 4: TIME- This documentary series delves into the real history of science fiction, with this episode focusing on time travel and featuring Steven Moffat, David Tennant, Karen Gillan, and Neil Gaiman offering a unique perspective on the Doctor.

When the Doctor arrives in Victorian London, he finds a dinosaur rampant in the Thames and a spate of deadly spontaneous combustions. Who is the new Doctor, and will Clara's friendship survive as they embark on a terrifying mission into the heart of an alien conspiracy? The Doctor has changed. It's time you knew him.

DOCTOR WHO: DEEP BREATH
Street Date: September 9, 2014
Suggested Retail Price: DVD $19.98 ($24.98 in Canada)
Suggested Retail Price: Blu-ray $24.98 ($30.98 in Canada)
Length: Approx. 80 mins - bonus materials/ single disc

About BBC Worldwide North America:
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Taken from:http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Doctor-Deep-Breath/20226#ixzz3BtTQLHUc

Doctor Who - Deep Breath Review By @TeganZAce

Doctor Who
Episode One

Deep Breath

Reviewed By Nyssa Ainley

First of all - Dinosaurs, Big Ben, Victorian London and a panicking crowd, who can resist?

Not to mention the not so elegant entrance of the TARDIS being spat out of the T Rex’s mouth.  A female so said Vastra to her wife, Jenny.  Oh did I not mention the return of the Paternoster gang?

On the muddied dock the gang ascertain that it is, indeed, the TARDIS.  In a wonderfully timed entrance 12 opens the door to Strax’s knock: “Ssh!” he says.  Then comes out in the rest of Matt Smith’s costume in a funny, garbled way describing Clara as the “not me one!” and “the asking questions one!” before confusing Clara for Strax due to their similar heights before swooning on the floor with a slightly dishevelled Clara holding onto the Doctor with Vastra quoting the Brigadier: “Well here we go again!” she says with a twisted smile her eyes gleaming with excitement as she does so.

Doctor Who – Deep Breath Review (spoilers)

By Ken Parker

So here we are, with a new season, a new Doctor and a promise of a new direction for the show. In my opinion Doctor Who had been improving ever so slightly in the latter parts of season 7. Concentrating more on character moments and more focused stories, there seemed to be less frantic dialog and story telling. Apart from a couple of stumbles (“Nightmare in Silver” and “The Time of the Doctor”), the series seemed to already be going in the right direction – in my opinion. Of course this was not the case for everyone but what of Peter Capaldi and the first episode of the 8^th season? Fandom, take a “Deep Breath” and look beyond the veil.

Doctor Who Review - Deep Breath (Spoilers)

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It feels like series 8 had already started a month ago. Lots of interviews with Peter Capaldi in numerous magazines, the World Tour and of course, the customary excitement across the social networks.

We have grown to expect a lot of media interest just before a new series, but this year its been bigger, and thats possibly due to Peter himself.

I remember receiving an email from the BBC last autumn, inviting me to take part in a survey for Doctor Who. I recall a question, asking me if I thought Peter was too old for the role. What? Seriously? is that really relevant? Unfortunately, for some people this has obviously been an issue. To quote a few articles I have read recently, both David Tennant and Matt Smith have been described as "Boyfriend Doctors". This has been down to their age and good looks, and in my opinion, some of the unnecessary soap opera writing that has unfortunately turned a once asexual main character, into a science fiction stud to satisfy those in the audience who crave romance. Therefore, the BBC knew they would need to justify the massive change expected in series 8, and allow the younger generation of fans to experience the Doctor in a more 'Classic Who' style. Their need to justify this completely dominated the first episode.

Doctor Who - Deep Breath Review (Mild Spoilers)

Doctor Who:

Deep Breath

By Steven Moffat

“We will reach the promise land.”

After a 7 ½ month wait Doctor Who has returned and more importantly we are finally treated to Peter Capaldi’s first episode as The Doctor.  Deep Breath has materialized and for most of us this will be the first chance we get to see the new Doctor.  Excitement fills the air worldwide, still getting use to the worldwide popularity, as thousands of fans are gathering around to get their first glimpse of the new Doctor.  So was I as I eagerly waited for August 23^rd. I was really anxious to see Peter Capaldi take center stage and to see his first proper story Deep Breath and here is what I thought of the debut of Series 8 and the Capaldi era.

Doctor Who - Deep Breath Preview Clip

Doctor Who - Deep Breath Photos

Doctor Who - Deep Breath Trailer

Doctor Who Season 8 Debut - Deep Breath will be shown in theaters around the world

The first episode of this season of Doctor Who will be shown in movie theaters.  "Deep Breath" will be shown on August 23, in the UK, the same date as the debut on TV around the world.  US and Canada will be able to see the episode on August 25.  Look at your local cinema release info for details.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/worldwide/2014/doctor-who-episode-1

Doctor Who - First Look Pic From Series 8 Opener "Deep Breath" (Not Spoilerish)

Entertainment Weekly has a first look picture of the Series 8 opener Deep Breath.  The picture does not give anything away as it is just Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman in period clothes.  The new series of Doctor Who begins Saturday August 23rd.