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Doctor Who: Season 3, Episode 9The Family of Blood (2 Jun. 2007) 8.5
The Doctor must deal with the repercussions of his decision to become human, as The Family Of Blood unveil themselves... Director:Charlie PalmerWriter:Paul Cornell |
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With the school now under attack and the Doctor still unaware of his true being, the Family of Blood has now taken over the bodies of four individuals. Unable to find the pocket watch, Martha tries to convince the Doctor that the 'dreams' he has recorded in his book are real and that it is his current life as a school master that is the fantasy. The Doctor clings to his new life as John Smith and refuses to accept any suggestion to the contrary. He has a glimpse of what the future would hold for him and Joan Redfern and fights to retain his new identity. Written by garykmcd
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John Smith: [quickly and almost whispering] Stop it.
Tim Latimer: He's ancient and forever. He burns at the centre of time and can see the turn of the universe.
John Smith: [Panicked/Angry] Stop it, I said stop it!
Tim Latimer: and... he's wonderful.
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(uncredited)
Written by John Bunyan, modified by Percy Dearmer
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The Doctor (David Tennant) as John Smith mentions that his parents were called Verity and Sydney. This is a tribute to Verity Lambert, the first producer of Doctor Who, and Sydney Newman, the then Head of Drama at the BBC and the creator of the series. See more »Quotes
Tim Latimer: He's like fire and ice and rage. He's like the night and the storm in the heart of the sun.John Smith: [quickly and almost whispering] Stop it.
Tim Latimer: He's ancient and forever. He burns at the centre of time and can see the turn of the universe.
John Smith: [Panicked/Angry] Stop it, I said stop it!
Tim Latimer: and... he's wonderful.
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"He Who Would Valiant Be"(uncredited)
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The two-part episode "Human Nature/The Family of Blood" is, without a doubt, the best one created for the new Doctor Who series. This episode takes Who somewhere new, offering a fresh look at the Doctor. The cast and crew do a terrific job with this, creating an exciting and emotionally-powerful episode. Kudos should especially go to David Tennant, who gives his best performance to date not only as the Doctor, but as his human counterpart, John Smith. His performance in this piece is very powerful, and will bring almost everyone who sees it to tears. A terrific two-parter that stands not only as the best of the new series, but also among the greatest "Doctor Who" adventures ever! Grade: A+