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My husband and I actually had an argument over this show last night- I wanted to watch it. He was horrified that I wanted to watch it. He went to bed, and I watched, and then immediately wanted to throw up, I had such a visceral reaction. That portrait is horrifically bad--I think this family and specifically Robyn- are all certifiably insane. But she's crazy like a fox. She's the type of person who'd boil the bunny. (Fatal Attraction) Nothing they do surprises me- but that did. Wiping out a family memory-- in fact, 2 families-- and replacing it with a crazy 2.0 version is just...creepily evil. Not just horribly tacky- but downright evil. It was not done with a good heart- but with intent to cement Robyn's version of "how the world is now going to work. Better suck it up sister wives, because you too can be removed". Kody is a snake oil salesman and I have to wonder how people who clearly really dislike each other, are going to get along on their own crazy planet. For eternity. They will not get my viewership again. I just barfed in my mouth (again.) Time to take a shower, and some eye bleach.

Loved this episode as well- I really enjoyed being almost entirely Clara free- although Clara has grown on me a bit more this season, maybe because she's about to be an ex companion? I have never seen Game of Thrones, but I really like the actress who played Ashildr/Lady Me. She was begging to travel with The Doctor, and I kept yelling "take her, leave Clara!" even though I know she can't go with him, I'd still love to see her drop in from time to time. Loved the rich, fleshed-out character she was given, the heartbreaking explanation of outlasting everyone who ever mattered to her, and how she and The Doctor had more in common than not. They are more similar than they realize, each checking up on the other. Loved that Captain Jack was mentioned--he has been one of my favorite characters from older seasons, and I wish he could pop in now and again, too . What I disliked- the Leonine "not very scary lion" and the 5 mins it took to wrap up that little alien invasion problem 8 mins before the end of the show. (I'm guessing) It's become rather formulaic. Also- again, I HATE that I have to turn my TV up to ear-bleeding volume so I can catch the dialogue over the music score- makes for extremely loud commercials, and I'm glad my not very close neighbours also like Doctor Who. I have to always watch an episode more than once, so I'll try to check it tomorrow on rerun and maybe try the closed caption. I sometimes feel like I'm watching a show in French which I don't speak very well- Peter Capaldi speaks fast and low at times, and has such a Scottish burr I have a hard time with it. Being a native Canadian I'm often a bit slow to understand some words and phrases from "across the big pond"--2 weeks in a row I've tried to watch Raised by Wolves, about 5 mins each time, and can't understand what they are saying, except that it's sort of manic and not my cuppa. When I have to work that hard to translate, it's easier to just change the channel. All in all- this episode was a winner though.

No- the little tile was a repair wafer, part of the Mire's "med kit" so to speak. They can use it to repair themselves virtually forever. He kept 2, one for potentially someone else in Ashildr's life, as she may not want to live as an immortal by herself...

I liked this one, too. I was ready with my stereo blasting so I could hear the dialogue, and mostly I could, though I pity the neighbours who had to hear the bass. I did cheer out loud when the Vikings snapped the sunglasses, though. And again in the callback to the Fires of Pompeii, and why he had chosen his face. Overall, I'll have to watch it again, but I liked it.

None taken. I remember Tom Baker from the first time around, but never could go back and watch Classic Who--my sister loved it and got me hooked on Nu Who but Classic Who not so much. :)

That's the beauty of Doctor Who- we all like different characters, different episodes, and different doctors- and that doesn't make me crazy for liking River or Donna- or you crazy for not liking them. My first exposure as an adult to Doctor Who was during 11 and Amy's time- so that colours my experiences and judgement. I liked them, I don't think that's anything wrong with that.

It's interesting to me how different people see and like different Doctors, different companions, and how everyone picks up on different things. I honestly loved Donna. The "Oy", the attitude, her dad. I loved her and I loved 10--there is not one episode I haven't watched over and over. I also loved 11, and Amy and Rory. Clara- I liked her in Asylum of the Daleks, but the whole love affair has soured. I just couldn't love her character- maybe because I really liked Amy, I'm not sure. I didn't care for Martha, either. Last season I HATED, hated it. Not Capaldi- he's quite awesome. I like his personna. I'm older and I think he's a great Doctor. But I hated the season, with the exception of the Robots of Sherwood--in that, I liked Clara and the Doctor. Many didn't like that episode, but it's one I have watched twice- the rest of the season I haven't. Much of the time it's because I can't hear the dialog. This season- with the exception of the low talking/loud music, I've actually liked the few episodes so far. 12 has softened around the edges a bit, I miss the sonic but he rocks shades and a guitar so I'll overlook it for now. I still want Special Snowflake to go away, because I'm just tired of her. She's a lovely girl and a good actress but I don't like her character. Although I actually like her better with 12 overall than with 11...not sure why. Now- who I really want to see again- is River. How she sees this doctor for the first time- how their relationship changes or doesn't- that will interest me. I like her character and her story arc from the first episode I saw her in. Anyway--Looking forward to seeing the second installment of this episode. Some parts were too rushed and then other parts lagged, quirks of this story writer I guess...

I have no earthly clue what just happened. Though some of the parts I could hear clearly- others I couldn't/didn't hear. Some parts were mildly funny- the pointy stick for instance, and I do love the crazy Scary Poppins that is Missy. The last bit though lost me- things got too loud and busy and they speak so fast, I don't always catch what they are saying. But- it interested me more than any episode from last season- enough that I'll watch it again to get a grasp on what transpired. I still haven't re-watched one ep. from last year.

I know they weren't *really* killed off, but sent back in time almost 100 years and lived happily. The Doctor couldn't go back and ever see them again, as he told Amy at the graveyard. I really didn't feel that either Missy or Clara were actually dead, we've been faked out so many times so many ways. I'll freely admit to wishing Clara WAS no longer the most special Impossible Girl EVER, but really "the puppy". Great analogy, that.

I caught the "Hey Micki" (you're so fine)- that was easy- and I didn't get what he was playing until he switched to Pretty Woman, and I thought- is he playing this for Clara? (Barf) or for Missy? I like Missy/this Master, she's funny and entertaining and evil. I like her and The Doctor and it would be a hoot to see them travel together. Just please, please, please get rid of Clara, I am so very sick of her. I almost stopped watching last year and it's the only season of Nu Who that I haven't watched over and over- last season I was almost done with Doctor Who- I didn't love Capaldi though I think it was the writing more than anything- but seeing him cranking on a guitar riff in shades- well I thought that was cool. I liked him better this episode. Never really watched Classic Who except when it was first running, and I really can't remember much except for the bad effects and Tom Baker's scarf. Never had a need to go back and watch the early stuff because Moffat never makes anything stick and have consequences- except killing off Rory and Amy- that one stuck. I miss them. :) I didn't love last season, half the time I couldn't hear it and half the time it needed to be watched several times and I still didn't get it. Not sure how I'm going to feel if I'm forced to watched another season of Clara- is she the longest running companion now? Seems she's been here FOREVER.

Well, you know- I hadn't thought of it other than the lady she hit and killed with her car. But to her family, her children- isn't it kind of a death, too? She can't become Mom now- Kris is Mom. (To some of the kids) I tried but from my frame of reference I cannot possibly understand how this would feel to your children. Gay, straight, transgender, cisgender- a jerk is a jerk, and Caitlyn comes off in this series as a self absorbed, pampered, coiffed and manicured, privileged jerk. I'd love to cheer for her, I honestly would, but Caitlyn is her own worst enemy. If this is her authentic self- well, she's still a jerk.

I could have cheerfully throttled her when she was whining about her mom breaking a hip! OMG who does that? A narcissist does, and while I'm not a psychologist I recognize many disorders. I have never watched the Kardashian show, not one minute of it so I came in with no baggage. I also stopped watched the last episode 1/2 way through when Candis and Cait were discussing a name change ceremony. I'm just so over it, I couldn't watch anymore. I went from thinking she was brave and strong at the beginning to thinking she is a selfish, whiny narcissist who thinks of no one but herself. I don't know much about Caitlyn Jenner except for her Olympic wins, but I certainly do not like this new self. Won't watch if they renew- I keep thinking- you KILLED someone- and you're worried about a fake ceremony to make yourself feel better? Jebus...cripes. (edited to further fix pronoun and proper name gaffs.)

I've tried to watch with an open mind. But--I can't do it. Not because I think there's anything wrong with transitioning, I don't. I give everyone credit for their complete bravery. But Caitlin comes off as a dim bulb, and as shallow as a dinner plate. She is BORING. The show is BORING. I'm not sure if I can stay awake for another episode next week.

It's a holdover from I am Cait- where she kind of was sneery about the "cis" women, like they weren't sitting in the cool section. It annoyed me, and so does the prefix, if only because until 2 months ago, I had never heard of it, and I felt it was exclusionary. Similarly, I had never heard of "THOT"-- "That Ho over there" until recently, and I had to run to the Urban dictionary to read it's definition, too. That's the thing about language-- it evolves. And some of us are trying to play catch-up. Figuratively and literally... Shows like I Am Jazz help us to understand, in a way that I am Cait doesn't. I don't see that Jazz as exclusionary--but quite the opposite from Caitlyn's show. Jazz at this point in her life just wants to be a included in her peer group like any other 14 year old does. (And get big boobs, like any other 14 year old!)

I'm a 52 "cis" woman (HATE IT HATE THAT WORD!), and I still shave my legs and armpits every day because it was absolutely a rite of passage in my generation. My husband has asked me why I bother, and I said as long as I have legs and armpits, I will shave them. It's part of being a woman to me, and always will be. But surely some day the frigging stuff will stop sprouting! I went through menopause years ago. Jazz is lucky in that she'll never have THAT problem! (by That I mean no menopause for her)

I have a farming life which is physically demanding, and at 52 and quite post menopausal-- if I never had to have sex again, it would be fine with me! I'm too frigging tired. :) Perhaps a transperson at 65 may feel the same way? Honestly, I have no idea-- but it's not beyond the realm of possibility.

I so agree with your comment. While it's interesting to watch and I like this family immensely, I think Jazz needs to be herself and not on a TLC series- she's growing up, and needs to be a teen with all the angst--but the world doesn't need to watch her do it. I can't see how this will help her become more accepted by her peers. Especially it being on TLC. One series about a transgender youth does not undo many years of Duggar bullshit.

I've never seen the Kartrashians show- but my late mother for YEARS said that Bruce was trying to look more and more like his wife! (Mom died 2 years ago) I wish she was alive for many reasons, but one is to see what actually happened--how she was so close yet so far from the truth. Of course those facelifts had a purpose my dear Mom wouldn't have been able to see coming. Every time I see Caitlyn- I think of my mother. God, they disgust me- these women, their use of the overblown lips, the overdone everything- the synthetic asses and boobs and lips and having everything changed. No way could they accept, or even grasp what their father and stepfather was going through. Gross. All of them. The whole trashy crew.

I read some of the comments, and needed some eye bleach. Most were quite nice, but some were pretty putrid. You have to be brave to even allow comments on youtube. I like this show a lot, because I think this family is sweet, caring, and pretty damn together, all things considered. Jazz is delightful, funny, and I think she has wisdom far beyond her years.

Bolded by me- you can bank on it. I think it's scripted, but I think Jazz and her family are quite awesome, far more relateable than the Duggars with their side-hugs and street clothes to bed...

Thanks, Human for being so great with explanations! In my wildest dreams, I honestly have no idea how hard it would be, to know you are in one body but should be in the other. How hard it would be to battle every single day to be a "human being". To deal with anger, fear, and prejudice from many sides, all the time. To be tired all the time, and second guess yourself. I can't understand, as I have not walked in your shoes-- but I do really appreciate the time you take to try to help us understand. Thank you. :)

I graduated from nursing training in 1982. So, a long time ago. At that time, we were literally given a white Bible, gave our oath and promised basically to be good, and lead by example. Nurses were held up as needing to be exemplary. There was or is still an action called "Conduct unbecoming" a nurse-- and it was serious- if I used drugs, I could permanently lose my license, if found to have used conduct unbecoming a nurse. That crap was drilled into our heads. To put in prospective, that was the last year we had to wear nurse's caps, and we still had to wear white uniforms with white hose and shoes, and not make runs to the grocery store while in uniform. . I'm also not sure if this is still the case, but at that time no male nurse was to clean or wash a female patient- they had male patients only. I imagine if you are transgender it would be a nightmare, even if living as a woman. I'm not saying it's right- but if Blossom came out as transgender on her application, things would be complicated and difficult to see exactly where she would fit in. Easier to deny her application than to deal with the potential problems. I'm sure things have changed in the 33 years since I graduated--the Gideons no longer provide the little white Bibles...as I re certified in 2005 and didn't get one when I graduated. Hopefully many things have changed, but many more things still need to change in nursing.

Lol- you know what? When she put on the white bathing suit- it IMMEDIATELY flashed into my mind exactly what you could see when it got wet-- Anything darker coloured shows up way too well. Women know this usually, and make sure to have a well lined top and bottom. Of course, that's unless you're an exhibitionist...

Not soon enough. Please just stab my ears every time I hear them, because I'm already blind.

And therein lies the rub. I'm a good pagan, not going to heaven, but I live by the threefold law- "everything that you do, both good or bad, comes back to you threefold". So, by not hurting people, I don't victimize them. By being kind to animals, I don't victimize them. I treat people as I'd like to be treated. (and it's not like I'm going to Heaven as I am doomed for Hell for not being "Godly") How does that make the Duggars better than me and my spouse, as we live to do no harm? Sorry, off topic, but I had to say it...