Doctor who mummy on the orient express tv episode 2014. Mummy on the orient express last weeks episode of doctor who kill the moon was a triumph. To watch the next episode right now, unedited, to s12e9 patreon. The episode was written by jamie mathieson, and directed by paul wilmshurst. She leaves the tardis and the doctor, to be comforted by danny. Mar 02, 2020 doctor who season 8 episode 8 mummy on the orient express reaction. Watch doctor who season 8, episode 8 mummy on the orient express. On the most beautiful train in history, speeding among the stars of the future, a.
So now its a male mummy on the orient express, snaking though the cosmos. Oct 11, 2014 doctor who, mummy on the orient express image. Peter capaldi, almost destined to play the role, brings great gravitas to scenes and keeps the audience offbalance for the entire series. Oct 25, 2014 mummy on the orient express is the eighth episode of the eighth series of the british science fiction television programme doctor who, written by jamie mathieson, and directed by paul wilmshurst. Once you see the mummy, you have 66 seconds to live. Lots to mull over then, as is increasingly the case with doctor who series 8. Mummy on the orient express the cold open on this was really solid. Oct 11, 2014 watch doctor who season 8 episode 8 online and join the doctor and clara on the orient express in space.
Doctor who season 8, episode 8, mummy on the orient express, just aired and it was a proper hide behind the couch thriller in a season thats been a bit up and down, this episode had the. Watch doctor who season 8 episode 8 online free at 123movies tv shows. Doctor who season 8 episode 8 mummy on the orient express 3. To end kill the moon with her storming off and begin mummy on the orient express with her smiling by the doctor s side just felt a bit jarring. Mummy on the orient express lived up to its fun potential just as much as last series. Doctor who season 8 episode 8 mummy on the orient express. We get the campy fun, the fake science, the doctor. Oct 06, 2014 the bbc has released two trailers for the eighth episode of doctor whos new season, titled mummy on the orient express written by jamie mathieson and guest starring frank skinner and singer foxes, the episode airs at 8. Doctor who 8x8 reaction mummy on the orient express.
The bbc has published the official synopsis for the eighth episode of doctor whos new season, titled mummy on the orient express written by jamie mathieson and guest starring frank skinner and singer foxes, the episode airs at 8. Once you see the horrifying mummy you only have 66 seconds to live. With regards this week, mummy on the orient express certainly isnt the best of this run, but given what weve. Is doctor who season 8 episode 8, mummy on the orient express, a countdown to the season finale. In outline, mummy on the orient express is the most shameless such pitch since dinosaurs on a spaceship, yet its a sign of doctor whos renewed confidence in its genrebending abilities that the mummy isnt a mummy, and the orient express isnt just the voyage of the damnedstyle famousvehicleinspace that the premise suggests. They arrive on a train named the orient express which travels through space, a distant future remake of the famous train. Journey to the center of the dalek was my previous high water mark, and this blows it away. Peter capaldis performance is enough by itself to elevate this story to classic status, but jamie mathiesons script provides him excellent support, offering fascinating ideas and incisive progression of the ideas that have been developed throughout this year. Fresh reaction to doctor who season 8 episode 8 mummy.
It was first broadcast on bbc one on 11 october 2014. The time lord and his impossible girl seem to have reached an understanding. Doctor who mummy on the orient express scifi stream. The episode stars peter capaldi and jenna coleman, with frank skinner guest starring. Everything in this episode was written perfectly, but i just wanted to see the moment that clara told the doctor one more trip. Of course, during your time aboard be wary of the mummy stalking and killing passengers. The big bang a phone call placed to the tardis which initially appeared to be a request for help, but carried a sinister subtext veiled beneath a front that would draw out the doctor into a trap. Now, theres a question thats never asked often enough.
Doctor who season 8 episode 8 mummy on the orient express reaction. As the doctor races against the clock clara sees him at his deadliest and most ruthless. Mummy on the orient express was the eighth episode of series 8 of doctor who it picked up a hanging plot thread posed in the eleventh doctors era from tv. There were many trains to take the name orient express. Mummy on the orient express was the eighth episode of series 8 of doctor who it picked up a hanging plot thread posed in the eleventh doctor s era from tv.
Doctor who season 8 episode 8 photos mummy on the orient. For the past few weeks the show has been claras story, and ive absolutely loved an increased focus on a phenomenal companion, which really gave clara the opportunity to become more three dimensional and complex. Oct 11, 2014 lots to mull over then, as is increasingly the case with doctor who series 8. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. All aboard the orient express with frank skinner and foxes joining the doctor who team. This week doctor who returns to form after the previous misfire of an episode.
The doctor decides to visit a spacetraveling version of the orient express train. A mummy kills a woman on a galactic version of the orient express, but thats not the most confusing thing that happens in the opening minutes. Oct 06, 2014 doctor who season 8 episode 8 photos mummy on the orient express. However, he soon discovers that a mummy is aboard, picking off the passengers.
Peter capaldi in mummy on the orient express doctor who october 4, 2014 we admit that when we first saw the official details for tonights doctor who episode entitled kill the moon, we were not particularly thrilled with what we saw. Sep 26, 2014 the bbc has published the official synopsis for the eighth episode of doctor whos new season, titled mummy on the orient express written by jamie mathieson and guest starring frank skinner and singer foxes, the episode airs at 8. Mummy on the orient express is the latest superb episode in a strong season. Watch doctor who season 8 episode 8 online and join the doctor and clara on the orient express in space. There were many trains to take the name orient express, but only one in space. Mummy on the orient express was a fun homage to agatha christie mysteries and gave us a cool new creature in the foretold. Oct 12, 2014 the mummy on the orient express took the best part about all the episodes before it and smashed it together into one rock solid episode that will go down as one of the best this season. Im a huge fan of moffat and the show, hence the five stars, but i will admit there were misses in the run kill the. Journey to the center of the dalek was my previous high water mark, and this blows it. Doctor who season 8 episode 8 photos mummy on the orient express. Mummy on the orient express is the title to the eighth episode from series eight of of the 2005 relaunch of the british science fictionadventure series doctor who and the 105th episode of the series overall. Doctor who, series 8, mummy on the orient express bbc. Dont read ahead if you havent watched doctor who series 8, episode 8.
The foretold was an excellently developed monster and it was presented visually fantastically the fact that the monster actually had a story to it being a soldier in a previous life was brilliant. Doctor who s 8 e 8 mummy on the orient express video. The episode was written by jamie mathieson, and directed by paul wilmshurst in the episode, the alien time traveller the doctor peter capaldi investigates the deaths of passengers on board a space. Recap of doctor who 2005 season 8 episode 8 recap guide. Of course, during your time aboard be wary of the mummy. Oct 11, 2014 everything in this episode was written perfectly, but i just wanted to see the moment that clara told the doctor one more trip. Jun 26, 2019 eric shane calvin and aaron react to and discuss season 8 episode 8 of doctor who mummy on the orient express vote in our polls and see certain blind wave videos early. Mummy on the orient express doctor who bbc america.
Well doctor who season 8 episode 8 certainly was a fun ride, wasnt it. Home doctor who doctor who season 8 episode 8 tv season page. Considering this season s narrative inconsistency that basically resulted in me defaulting my expectations to extremely low for mummy on the orient express. Season 8 mummy on the orient express 8x8 aired 5 years ago oct 11, 2014 aboard the most beautiful train in history, speeding among the stars of the future, a legend is stalking the passengers. Mummy on the orient express is not only the best doctor who episode in series 8, but one of the best in the whole of new who.
It successfully strikes a balance between telling a suspenseful story in. Oct 11, 2014 as with several other episodes this season, mummy on the orient express focusses on character as much as it does the monster of the week, but this time its the doctor rather than clara who. Doctor who season 8 episode 8, mummy on the orient express. As with several other episodes this season, mummy on the orient express focusses on character as much as it does the monster of the week, but this time its the doctor rather than clara who. In the run up to season 8 of doctor who, peter davison recounts what it takes to be the ultimate companion. Bbc its disappointing because everyone else involved in the episode was on top of their game. As with the previous series, series 8 consists mainly of standalone episodes. At last, a proper new scary monster to get us behind the sofa. Episode highlights include the capaldi debut episode, mummy on the orient express,listen, flatline and the caretaker. Mummy on the orient express was the eighth episode of series 8 of doctor who.
Watch doctor who season 8 episode 8 online tv fanatic. Aboard the most beautiful train in history, speeding among the stars of the future, a legend is stalking the passengers. Oct 12, 2014 the strongest part of mummy on the orient express is that it makes the doctor a center of the narrative again. What next, frankenstiens monster on the hindenburg link to where i also found the episode episodes doctor who8x8 thi. Peter capaldi and jenna coleman in doctor who 2005. In mummy on the orient express the doctor and clara take a farewell trip on the orient express. Adrian rogers, bbcbbc worldwide 2014 doctor who, season 8, episode 8, captain quell david bamber, mckean. This is a great example of how well they can do on this show, showing just how disappointing the majority of the episodes from this season have gone. Mummy on the orient expressa directed by paul wilmshurst written by jamie mathieson starring peter capaldi, jenna coleman. The doctor and clara are on the most beautiful train in history speeding among the stars of the future. With regards this week, mummy on the orient express certainly isnt the best of this run, but given what weve seen. Season 8, episode 8, mummy on the orient express it successfully strikes a balance between telling a suspenseful story in its own right and further exploring the tension between the doctor and clara. The first episode of the series, deep breath, has a running time of 76 minutes, making it the second longest episode since the return of doctor who in 2005, the longest being the day of the doctor with a running time of 77 minutes. Mummy on the orient express, which takes place three weeks for.
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