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Well, it was pretty clear to me that my favorite TV moment of the week would revolve around Doctor Who this week. I just had to narrow down which one. Though once I actually thought about it, it was a no brainer. Don’t get me wrong, I love the resolution to Clara’s story and that final reveal was a wonderful cliffhanger. However, nothing will top the scene that made me feel so much joy and sorrow all at once. 

I’ve always loved River’s story and I do hope we get to see her again. Doctor Who has been able to do something so marvelous with her character that is so unique and wonderful. And without even knowing it, we’re face to face with her last moments with The Doctor (presumably). I was so distracted by everything else going on that I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to River even though she may end up returning to the show. This is all so very confusing. 

Like I said, it’s possible this isn’t the very end…..but if it is, I love her goodbye being with Matt. Not just because I love Matt and I think his acting is impeccable, but because I think they have such wonderful chemistry together. When these two are together, I feel a beautiful connection. 

Now, I don’t know if I’ll even see River again or if I do, what her chemistry would be with the next Doctor(s). What I do know is that this moment made me feel so much love for these two. To see The Doctor transform from a man who was just very confused by River and not having much of a connection at all to then being so broken up about saying goodbye to her just really made me feel so much hurt for both of them….even if they did try to end things on relatively lighter note. 

I hope to see more of River. I really do. I have a feeling I might be losing 11 soon and I have already lost Amy & Rory. The idea the last piece of the foursome that really made me fall in love with Doctor Who could still pop up at any given time makes me really happy. So expect screams and squeals if that happens. But until then I know, I know……Spoilers. 


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Stephen Ray

I know, right? He's crying on the couch because Clara's talking about River, but everyone thinks he's crying about something else. It's only on subsequent viewings you realize it's because of her.

Mark McKeown

Are you sure? It seems pretty evident he recognises the planet's name when he says 'And it was Trenzalore, it was definitely Trenzalore?' He's also fairly dismissive of Clara asking about River, like he's more in to knowing about what Vastra had to say. I think he's simply afraid, certainly going by his body language.

Stephen Ray

I don't think so. He's pretty happy to go to save his friends. He's dismissive because he doesn't want to keep talking about her. In my opinion. It's not the first time he's heard about Trenzalore. It can't be the first time he's considered he might have a grave. I mean, I'm thinking of buying a funeral plot, and it's not causing me any angst. 1200 years old and he hasn't considered he will die for good someday? But it IS the first time we've seen him deal with River's death. That's why I think that's why he's crying. Clara's mention of seeing River, after he knows she's dead and gone.

Mark McKeown

I agree it's not the first time, he heard it from Dorium before, but that was a long time ago. So hearing it again is stirring up those worries because he knows it means the end. Of all the planets in the entire universe and suddenly someone is talking about the single place where he dies, and how it is discovered, that's bound to bring up some concerns and fears for him. I do agree if you look at the first 5 seconds it does look like he's upset over River, but he swiftly moves on and asks for the exact phrase that Vastra spoke, and only really breaks down when he asks if it was definitely Trenzalore. That's my thinking anyway.

Ana Decaprio

I disagree. It's totally about his death. He doesn't like endings.