The Woman Who Fell to Earth

Episode aired Oct 7, 2018
TV-PGTV-PG
1h

IMDb RATING

6.9/10

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Sharon D Clarke and Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who (2005)

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In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O'Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the... Read allIn a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O'Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky.In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O'Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky.

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6.9/10

11K

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Sharon D Clarke, Bradley Walsh, Jodie Whittaker, Tosin Cole, and Mandip Gill in Doctor Who (2005)

Jodie Whittaker and Jamie Childs in Doctor Who (2005)

Trivia
A few notes of the Doctor Who theme played on an electric guitar are heard when the Thirteenth Doctor appears for the first time.

Goofs
(Around 48 minutes) Tim Shaw is standing behind Karl when he takes one step towards the Doctor but in the long shot he is much further in front of Karl than one step could have taken him.

Quotes
The Doctor: Don't be scared. All of this is new to you, and new can be scary.

Crazy credits
There are no opening titles or credits of any kind. All credits are seen only at the end, and the title "Doctor Who" is not displayed at all.

Connections
Featured in The Graham Norton Show: Bradley Cooper/Lady Gaga/Ryan Gosling/Jodie Whittaker/Rod Stewart (2018)

Soundtracks
Doctor Who Theme
Written by Ron Grainer
Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

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Featured review

Let's get a shift on!

This first episode of Chris Chibnall's "Doctor Who" felt fresh and different, not an easy feat for such a long running show.

With high production values and utilising cinematic lenses, the new "Who" felt reassuringly expensive. The episode didn't pause for breath or opening titles, and the hour running time seemed far shorter.

Most importantly, this episode introduced the new Doctor, in the shape of Jodie Whittaker. Whittaker is an absolute delight as the 13th Doctor. Her strong Northern accent is brilliant and she's as cute as a button.

The introduction of a new Doctor can be tricky and this tale is one of the stronger first episodes in the show's history. It's also quite dark which bodes well for the future. A new generation of viewers will be hiding behind the settee.

The new ensemble cast is strong and shows promise.

The baddie, "Tim Shaw", in "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" is memorable and the stuff of nightmares, with a face full of victim's teeth embedded in his alien skin.

I was hoping for a retro-Who theme and I'm very pleased with the new version by Segun Akinola.

I genuinely believe this will be a memorable series.

7 out of 10.

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