Doctor Who - Season 2 (2025)

I feel this will also be because of the film industry tariff threat in the US. Not to make things political, but depending on when this was published, I’d be surprised if American production companies WEREN’T taking this angle.

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https://www.doctorwho.tv/news-and-features/read-an-exclusive-prequel-to-the-story-the-engine-from-writer-inua-ellams

Prequel to the next episode!!!

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That was so cool!

@shauny this needs added to the site!

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Read it already and enjoyed it, really unexpecting, but I am not complaining at all! (Actually, they should do them more often. :eye:)

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Oh that was lovely!

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Really enjoyed that!

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That was really interesting! I wish they did that for more episodes, it’s made me more excited for the next episode

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I love that it genuinely does read like a kid’s report for school

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they should bring b ack those prequel minisodes.

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Loved it. Wonder if we’ll get some Fela Kuti on the soundtrack of the episode? Or a new theme inspired by the setting like with Demons of the Punjab. An afrobeat version!

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Wonder why he’s just called Kid? What are they hiding about his character? I’d be surprised if Kid is his actual name.

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I don’t want to go into this again but… Sigh

It’s not a flippin’ prequel if it’s released before the thing it’s related to!!! You are looking for the words prelude or prologue!

Words mean stuff folks!

For fanden da ikke også… :roll_eyes::denmark:

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Did you forget to take your Smørrebrød today?

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At the halfway point (mad we’re halfway through already);

  1. The Well (8/10)
  2. Lucky Day (6/10)
  3. Lux (6/10)
  4. The Robot Revolution (4/10)
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Worse. I’ve just spent four hours making small talk with other parents, none of whom I knew beforehand, from our youngest’s new school.
Plus having to watch a 40 minute long school play with 11-12 year olds…
I’m exhausted :joy::joy::joy:

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Yes, I’d also be exhausted after listening to Danish for four hours straight ;)

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This was a lovely prequel prologue to Saturday’s episode. I wonder whether elements of it come into play in the TV episode. My spoilery review is below. It’s an 8/10 from me.

What I Did On My Holidays By Omo Esosa is a brilliant little gem—a pitch-perfect prequel that feels both like a standalone tale and a vital piece of the larger Season 2 puzzle. Inua Ellams brings his signature warmth and lyricism to the text, capturing the voice of a Nigerian schoolboy with uncanny accuracy and charm. With rebellious kids, ecological sabotage, a dramatic fire, and the Doctor’s surprise arrival, it’s a fast and engaging read that enriches the upcoming episode while standing proudly on its own. Here’s hoping we see more of young Omo’s adventures—or at least hear him brag about them while cutting the Doctor’s hair.

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I’m too tired for a witty comeback :sleeping_face::wink:

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Only 40 minutes. We did productions that lasted a good 75 minutes. Amateur hour.

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