Episodes discussed: Doctor Who 8×2 Into the Dalek and Angel 2×6 Guise Will Be Guise
Into the Dalek
Written by Phil Ford & Steven Moffat; Directed by Ben Wheatley
The Doctor and Clara are shrunk down and voyage, you guessed it, into a Dalek. Discussion points include:
- Sci-fi voyages
- Should this have been a two-parter?
- Sensitive soldiers who cry
- The Doctor’s zero tolerance gun policy
- The Doctor’s disturbing mindset
- Eyes and seeing
Guise Will Be Guise
Written by Jane Espenson; Directed by Krishna Rao
When Angel goes off to visit a spiritual guide at the Host’s suggestion, Wesley is forced to take his place. Discussion points include:
- Who Wes & Angel really are
- Wes’ comedy and competence
- Advice for evil men who want to sacrifice their virgin daughters
- The ambiguity of T’ish Magev
- Angel gets some clarity
- Gunn gets more involved
Next time: Buffy 5×7 Fool for Love and Doctor Who 8×3 Robot of Sherwood.
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