Dark Water - Reaction and Discussion Post [SPOILERS!]

[jjpor]

Well, that was one heck of a "next week" trailer at the end of the last episode (the best thing about that episode?) and now we're going to see whether the first part of the Series 8 finale lives up to that promise/threat. Just what the deuce is going on with "Missy" and her strange bargain basement afterlife, what has it got to do with Clara and

Comments

[dragonsally]

As someone who lost her father in July, and whose father was cremated can I just say "Fuck you Moffat for putting that idea in my head" Bloody hell.

[ravenskyewalker]

Yeah, I can understand that. I lost my father in 2010 and he was cremated, but... hmm. Am I maladjusted for not being as creeped-out as I probably should be? What hit me harder was poor, devastated Clara just silently standing out in the street as if inviting someone to run her down. Because... yeah, I know about guilt.

I liked this. I want the last half NOWWW, not next week. And, again, I love watching and listening to Capaldi. I watched a rerun of "In the Forest of the Night," and really, apart from the gorgeous direction and visuals, he was the only interesting thing there...

[dragonsally]

I agree, it was a brilliant episode. And nah, not maladjusted for not being creeped out. It was just a little too soon for me. Poor Clara. I hope she gets Danny back. She has to, because we met their grandson. Or is she already pregnant? Ahhhh, Moffat.

[lolmac]

Thank you for this comment -- both my parents were cremated, I plan to be, and my response was a hard pushback in line with the Doctor denouncing the whole thing as a scam. I'd say you're the opposite of maladjusted!

And I long since let go of any belief that the show is supposed to be for kids. I'm not sure it ever was, not essentially -- not when "for kids" implies "oh don't go there must protect the wee brains" -- even though I know I'm in a minority with that opinion.

[dbskyler]

I'm so sorry. Please accept my virtual hugs and condolences.

And yes, not only was that needlessly horrific and triggering for plenty of adults, but there must be children out there in your same situation who aren't sleeping tonight. There's a difference between "behind the sofa scary" and irresponsible horror, especially in a show like Doctor Who that is supposed to be suitable family viewing, and wow did this episode cross that line. Bloody hell indeed.

[dragonsally]

Oh man, I hadn't thought of any kids watching. The Daleks were scary enough to stop me sleeping in the 60s. This concept. Wow.
And thank you for your condolences, means a lot.

[inboots]

i don't think the show has children in mind much anymore.

i mean, between this and last episode, when 12 literally scoffed at humans taking meds for mental illness/giving them to children...

[wunnerwmn]

I can understand...I've had several family members who were cremated and that part really got to me.