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[villainies]

TWO THINGS; I'm keeping this a happy, positive post, not because I don't think there are legitimate criticisms when it comes to Doctor Who, but because the things I hated about this episode--Amy's potential pregnancy, Rory's insecurities--I really fucking hated. Like, so much that just thinking about it not only puts a damper on my excitement for

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[mapsounds]

YOU HAVE THE BEST OPINIONS ON EVERYTHING.

i know exactly what you mean - what i didn't like made me so angry but i don't want to be angry! i don't want to be worrying about these storylines! i just want this series to be as joyful as last series was augh. basically all the scenes should be that last eleven/amy scene (THAT SCEEEENE). and also eleven/river.

and lol nina dobrev and ian somerhalder. lol.

[villainies]

I HOPE YOU KNOW I FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT YOU.

And yeah, basically. Augh I still don't understand why Moffat had to go there at allll. Ladies losing agency as their uteruses are used for weird alien fetuses HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE CAN WE PLEASE MOVE ON.

But omg, that last Eleven/Amy scene. THAT SCENE. It was so sweet and lovely and it was everything that I adore about them. I just really liked that we got an acknowledgement of the really affectionate, deep bond they share and Matt and Karen NAILED IT (as always). I'm actually fine with Rory for the most part, but I reaaaallly don't want to lose the dynamic Eleven and Amy have when they're together on their own.

QUESTION: I know you ship Eleven/Amy pretty hard, but how do you feel about Eleven/River? I'm split pretty evenly between them at this point, buuut I can understand how Eleven/River would be off-putting tbh. The show is essentially hitting us over the head with HEY YOU SHOULD SHIP THIS.

[mapsounds]

WIND BENEATH MY WINGS, ETC.

but i know. I KNOW. it's not even just that it has the potential to be such a mess in various ways (though that is really enough), it's also just so lazy.your thoughts on that scene are my thoughts. of all things it reminded me of the moment at the end of vincent and the doctor when they laughed together at "ultimate ginge" in spite of everything? that is definitely one of the reasons i love them so much, that mutual affection they have for each other that runs so deep, and also the natural chemistry that matt and karen have together. it is the most happy-making, and it was really nice to see the show acknowledging it. now it should keep acknowledging it and also not do anything that makes me too angry

[perfectlystill]

Hi, so. It's Emma (trackthree) from tumblr and we should be friends here y/n?

Also this is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. I love the way you've colored the caps and it's all so pretty and just a feast for the eyes. You know I agree with the issues you had with the episode and love for Eleven/Amy/River and all combinations of them, yes? Because yes.

[villainies]

Hihihi! Adding you right now!

And thank you! Ugh, I am just choosing to focus on what I love, aka any permutation of Eleven/River/Amy. I WISH WE COULD KEEP RIVER... I know that wouldn't work with how Eleven/River's relationship is structured BUT STILL.

[flatlined]

Ah, this is so pretty! Why can't I work with Doctor Who caps?

The best friend bit was delightful but argh, I have never shipped anything on this show ever, of course I would start with Eleven/River. It is heartbreaking even when it is filling me with joy.

[villainies]

GIRL IDK WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. You make some of the prettiest things on tumblr.

lol, I've never shipped anything on Doctor Who either! Like the idea of any Doctor/Companion pairing romantically on the show itself was so wrong to me. But kjhjshfkjsdfh Eleven/River. He is so flustered and adorable after their kiss and she is heartbroken. That is basically how I feel at all times when it comes to these two.

[goldenmelisande]

RIVER SONG IS THE GREATEST PERSON, that is what i came out of this episode with! i LOVE the dynamic between her and the doctor, because he's so awkward and seems so young ("this is my friend river!") in comparison to her, it's darling. and they're so flirty this season, i wasn't expecting it but they're hysterical. also i looooooooooved amy calling the doctor her best friend, so sweet :') THE PREGNANCY STUFF IS SO AWKWARD THOUGH, and i wish they didn't always write it purposefully so it seemed like they were trying to set up a weird love triangle thing with amy and rory and the doctor? it's so unnecessary, and it's not like it ever goes anywhere, it just makes me feel unsettled while i'm watching because i'm sitting here all, "WHAT IF...? :|"

ALSO I AM SO BUMMED RE: NINA AND IAN, she's so much younger than him... AWKWARD.

[marshmorning]

UGH EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS POST, YES.

I feel... I don't know, almost kind of guilty for shamelessly enjoying River/Eleven and just RIVER IN GENERAL so much when Amy's storyline is just so dumb. Like, I really hate the vibes I'm getting from it because just - AMY! I love her so much and I'm just so concerned because her arc in series five was just the best thing and, ugh. Even like the first half of "The Impossible Astronaut" set my expectations so high for her arc this series - I'M STILL NOT OVER THE SWEAR ON SOMETHING THAT MATTERS SCENE TBH.

I'm just going to sit back and thoroughly enjoy the last part of the picspam and pretend I'm not worried except I'm so so worried.