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Going Through Who
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Going Through Who episodes
- Going Through Who 20.10: Closing Time
The Doctor is back with Craig for one last adventure before his date with destiny! This week, Samuel and Jacob revisit Closing Time, where a department store, a familiar Cybermen threat, and a baby named Stormageddon create one of the Eleventh Doctor’s most heartwarming adventures. We explore the comedy, emotional moments, and how this lighthearted story sets the stage for the season finale.
Episode Highlights:
- The hilarious chemistry between the Eleventh Doctor and Craig.
- The return of the Cybermats and the Cybermen’s questionable villainous effectiveness.
- Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All, and the power of a father’s love.
- The Doctor’s guilt over his companions and the positive impact he’s had on their lives.
- Behind-the-scenes trivia, clever callbacks, and the Eleventh Doctor’s connection to the Second Doctor.
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49 min - Going Through Who 20.9: The God Complex
What happens when your greatest fears become your greatest weakness? Samuel Lewis and Jacob Carpenter explore the Eleventh Doctor adventure “The God Complex,” where a mysterious hotel forces its guests to confront their deepest fears while a terrifying Minotaur feeds on their faith. The duo discusses the episode’s clever storytelling, its exploration of faith and reason, and the emotional turning point for the Doctor, Amy, and Rory.
Episode Highlights- Faith vs. Reason: How the episode explores belief beyond religion and the dangers of relying on faith without questioning it.
- A Hotel of Horrors: The unsettling setting, personalized nightmare rooms, and clever production choices that make the episode memorable.
- The Doctor’s Greatest Fear: The mystery behind Room 11 and the missed storytelling opportunities surrounding its eventual reveal.
- Memorable Characters: Why Rita would have made an excellent companion, Gibbis provides much-needed comedy, and Rory’s rational thinking makes him unique.
- Behind the Scenes: Fascinating production trivia, the Minotaur’s connection to classic Doctor Who lore, and hidden Easter eggs.
- A Bittersweet Goodbye: The Doctor’s realization about his relationship with Amy and Rory and why their departure carries so much emotional weight.
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54 min - Going Through Who 20.8: The Girl Who Waited
Samuel and Jacob revisit The Girl Who Waited, one of the Eleventh Doctor era’s most emotionally brutal character pieces. They break down Amy’s decades of isolation, Rory’s impossible choice, the Doctor’s darker and more calculating side, and why the episode’s emotional payoff works so well—even when the setup starts falling apart under closer inspection.
Highlights:
- Why the episode’s entire premise could have been avoided with better communication.
- Older Amy’s transformation and Karen Gillan’s powerful performance.
- Rory reaching full “main character energy” as he fights to save both versions of Amy.
- The hosts debate just how much the Doctor knew—and whether he deliberately manipulated Amy and Rory.
- The devastating final choice between younger and older Amy.
- How Doctor Who turns a relatively low-budget setting into a memorable sci-fi environment.
- Plus: the birth of a new podcast running gag
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36 min - Going Through Who 20.7: Night Terrors
Samuel and Jacob take a trip into the dollhouse for Night Terrors, as the Eleventh Doctor answers a frightened child’s call for help. They discuss the episode’s creepy concepts, the effectiveness of the peg dolls, and how George’s fears shape the story. Along the way, Samuel brings a counseling perspective to the episode’s portrayal of childhood anxiety, while both hosts examine why a strong premise, great performances, and an emotional ending don’t quite overcome some frustrating pacing and storytelling choices.
Highlights
- Behind-the-scenes facts and trivia from the Matrix
- The creepy concept and design of the peg dolls
- George’s fears through a counseling and child-development lens
- Why language, communication, and reframing matter
- The Doctor’s relationship with George and his father
- Amy and Rory’s trip through the mysterious dollhouse
- Why the episode’s pacing weakens an otherwise excellent concept
- The emotional reveal behind George’s greatest fear
- Thoughts on the underexplored mystery of the Tenza
- Matt Smith and the cast delivering standout performances
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52 min - Going Through Who 20.6: Let’s Kill Hitler
Samuel and Jacob return to Doctor Who Series 6 with Let’s Kill Hitler, an episode whose provocative title quickly gives way to a much bigger story about River Song, Amy, Rory, and the Doctor. They discuss the episode’s risky use of Hitler, the introduction of the Teselecta, Rory’s increasingly heroic streak, and the major revelations surrounding Melody Pond’s transformation into River Song.
Episode Highlights- Debate over whether using Hitler as a comedic plot device was worth the narrative gamble.
- The reveal that Amy and Rory’s childhood friend Mels is actually Melody Pond.
- Alex Kingston stealing the show as a newly regenerated River Song.
- The Teselecta, its hilariously polite antibodies, and some questionable time-travel justice.
- Rory continuing his evolution into an action hero—including punching Nazis.
- How the episode fills in major pieces of River Song’s complicated timeline.
- The Doctor and River’s clever battle of wits as she attempts to kill him.
- Amy and Rory confronting the bittersweet reality that they unknowingly helped raise their own daughter.
- The sonic cane, River learning to fly the TARDIS, and plenty of classic Steven Moffat timey-wimey storytelling.
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55 min - Going Through Who 20.5: A Good Man Goes to War
Samuel and Jacob dive into A Good Man Goes to War, the explosive midseason finale of Doctor Who Series 6. They discuss Rory’s transformation into the Last Centurion, the Doctor assembling an army and confronting the frightening reputation he has built across the universe, the introduction of Vastra, Jenny, and Strax, and the long-awaited revelation of River Song’s true identity. Along the way, they explore what the episode says about morality, war, faith, military identity, and whether the Doctor is really the “good man” of the title
Episode Highlights- Rory steps fully into his role as the Last Centurion while searching for Amy.
- The Doctor calls in old debts and assembles an unlikely army for the battle at Demon’s Run.
- Samuel and Jacob debate whether the “good man” going to war is actually Rory rather than the Doctor.
- The episode forces the Doctor to confront how terrifying his reputation has become throughout the universe.
- Vastra, Jenny, and Strax make their memorable introductions.
- The religious military forces at Demon’s Run spark a larger conversation about faith, organized religion, war, and military identity.
- How Steven Moffat uses time travel to make the River Song reveal possible in a uniquely Doctor Who way.
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1 hr 1 min - Going Through Who 20.4: The Almost People
Samuel and Jacob continue their journey through Doctor Who with “The Almost People.” They explore the episode’s questions about identity, prejudice, empathy, and what it would mean to encounter a perfect duplicate of yourself. Along the way, they discuss the Doctor’s elaborate deception, Rory’s unwavering compassion, Amy’s treatment of the Flesh Doctor, and the shocking revelation that changes everything.
Episode Highlights- The Flesh Doctor’s behavior and possible hidden strategy are examined.
- Samuel and Jacob debate how they would react to meeting their own Gangers.
- Rory’s empathy toward the Flesh earns him recognition as the episode’s moral center.
- The Doctor’s shoe-switching plan exposes Amy’s assumptions about the Gangers.
- Jimmy’s story delivers one of the episode’s most emotional moments.
- The hosts discuss the Doctor’s determination to treat the Flesh as living beings.
- Amy’s true situation is revealed in a powerful cliffhanger that sets up “A Good Man Goes to War.”
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46 min - Going Through Who 20.3: The Rebel Flesh
Samuel and Jacob dive into The Rebel Flesh, the first half of a thought-provoking Doctor Who two-parter exploring identity, personhood, and what happens when artificial duplicates inherit a person’s memories and personality. They discuss the episode’s clever setup, the Doctor’s suspicious behavior, Rory’s growing confidence and empathy, and the moral conflict between the factory workers and their newly conscious Gangers.
Episode Highlights
- The philosophical questions raised by the Gangers and whether they should be considered fully human
- How the episode gradually explains its central concept without overwhelming the audience
- Rory stepping up as a protector and showing how much he has grown
- The workers’ fear and hostility toward their duplicates
- The Doctor’s observant—and increasingly dark—approach to the conflict
- The cliffhanger introduction of the Ganger Doctor
- A bonus taste test as Jacob tries his first jelly baby
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55 min - Going Through Who 20.2: The Doctor’s Wife
Samuel and Jacob discuss The Doctor’s Wife. They explore the emotional relationship between the Doctor and the TARDIS, the revelation that she chose him just as much as he chose her, and the tragedy of their first true conversation. The discussion also covers the episode’s production history, the terrifying power of House, Amy and Rory’s ordeal inside the TARDIS, and some of the story’s most unforgettable lines.
Episode Highlights
The heartbreaking final conversation between the Doctor and the TARDIS.
Behind-the-scenes facts about Neil Gaiman’s script, deleted TARDIS rooms, alternate titles, and the fan-designed junkyard console.
Why the TARDIS may take the Doctor where he needs to go rather than where he wants to go.
The emotional significance of the TARDIS revealing that she “stole” the Doctor.
Amy and Rory’s frightening experiences while House controls the TARDIS corridors.
Michael Sheen’s performance as House and Matt Smith’s chilling “Fear me” confrontation.
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46 min - Going Through Who 20.1: The Curse of the Black Spot
Samuel and Jacob set sail into Series 6 with The Curse of the Black Spot. They discuss the episode’s evolving mystery, the clever reveal behind the Siren, Hugh Bonneville’s performance as Captain Avery, and why this well-constructed adventure works better as a mystery than as a full-fledged pirate story.
Episode Highlights:
Why the story is enjoyable, but less memorable than the surrounding episodes.
The Doctor repeatedly revises his theories as new clues emerge.
The Siren’s true purpose turns the apparent monster into a healer.
Hugh Bonneville brings intelligence and authority to Captain Avery.
Amy’s sword fight includes some clever visual foreshadowing.
The episode’s darker moments sometimes clash with its playful pirate tone.
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