https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-366.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSure, the Cybermen looked impressive in the Series 8 finale. But were they sufficiently Cybermenny? Is it time to rethink the Cybermen, or better yet, take a break and bring them back to first principles?
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2MTL 365: The All-Star Series 8 and Beyond Panel (Time Dilation)
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-365.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIt's a Time Dilation episode of 2MTL, in which the "Two-minute" part becomes a colossal lie! Joining me in reviewing Series 8 and predicting Doctor Who's future are: Lynne Thomas of Verity! and Uncanny Magazine! Kyle Anderson of Doctor Who: The Writer's Room and Nerdist.com! Graeme Burk of Reality Bomb …
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2MTL 364: "Death in Heaven" Reviewed
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-364.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadBest. Moffat. Finale. Ever. Best. Moffat. Series. Ever. And yet, somehow, I'm not sure how much more I can take!
2MTL 363: "Dark Water" Reviewed
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-363.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSometimes the BBC can't help but spoil the surprise. Sometimes the reveals aren't all that revealing. Sometimes you dismiss the obvious because it's too obvious. Sometimes it doesn't matter, because the episode is brilliant and even wickedly funny because there's no surprise.
2MTL 362: "In the Forest of the Night" Reviewed
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-362.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSeries 8's more unhurried pacing reaches its apex with the "lyrical and beautiful," per Steven Moffat, "In the Forest of the Night." Did the episode hold interest? Did The Doctor and Clara resemble themselves from just a couple of episodes ago? Well….
2MTL 361: "Flatline" Reviewed
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-361.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYes, yes and more yes, as this supposedly "Doctor-Lite" episode gives us both Clara-as-the-Doctor and The-Doctor-as-someone-who's-thinking-he's-doing-his-job-too-well.
2MTL 360: "Mummy on the Orient Express" Reviewed
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-360.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download"Mummy on the Orient Express" does what it says on the tin, and. while not a "romp" as such, it's perfectly timed after last week's angst and controversy.
2MTL 359: "Kill the Moon" NOT Reviewed
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-359.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSix things make a podcast: "Kill the Moon" defied my attempt to do a simple, cohesive review. So here's an extended series of impressions the episode left on me. (Thanks to K and R for kibitzing.)
2MTL 358: "The Caretaker" Reviewed
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-358.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadA rubbish brown coat (not the legendary Tennant overcoat, sadly, that would have been funny) is a paper-thin disguise for a Doctor who is a bit of a rubbish caretaker. While he endangers Coal Hill School to fire Jimmy Vee into space, Clara makes some rubbish attempts to keep …
2MTL 357: "Time Heist" Reviewed
https://twominutetimelord.com/podcasts/2mtl-357.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAs a bank robber, the Doctor makes a surprisingly good bank robber. And Stephen Thompson turns in a story that is no "Curse of the Black Spot." I solemnly promise not to cite "Leverage" again this season.