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Kitehack79 t1_iu6ox5z wrote

It’s the eyebrows. They’re attack eyebrows.

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nnksi t1_iu7uk32 wrote

His eyebrows are independently cross.

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spongeboy1985 t1_iu6yc4r wrote

“It’s a very small universe when I’m angry with you”

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taatchle86 t1_iu8565r wrote

“If you think because she is dead that I am weak, you understand very little. If you had any part in killing her and are not afraid, you understand nothing at all. So for you own sake, understand this: I’m The Doctor, I’m coming to find you, and I will never ever stop.”

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L-System t1_iu7ih6z wrote

Why do all doctors make such good villains? Matt , David, and now Peter. Great casting all around.

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silashoulder t1_iu7mavn wrote

Thor 2 notwithstanding. (Sorry Chris.)

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TheNerdChaplain t1_iu7subf wrote

Eccleston was incredible in The Leftovers though for sure. He deserves his own credit, even if it's not as a villain.

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Mrsparkles7100 t1_iu7tyed wrote

How can you forget his role for Gone in 60 seconds :)

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horseren0ir t1_iu83k4b wrote

And G.I. Joe and 28 days later

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taatchle86 t1_iu858hd wrote

He was also in The Others as Nicole Kidman’s husband.

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silashoulder t1_iual3ka wrote

I wouldn’t count that as a villain role.

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taatchle86 t1_iubhwdy wrote

No, but I like to mention it here and there in case somebody hasn’t seen it in 20 years or so.

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riegspsych325 t1_iu936qm wrote

I still giggle when he begs Cage to put the wooden chair down in the middle of trying to kill him

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Riverdale87 t1_iudn6eq wrote

Then big brother takes the fall for the slip-up. It don't matter much to me. One Raines is as good as another. It never rains but it pours.

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Muisverriey t1_iu80dn0 wrote

Chris played the army major in 28 Days Later, he was very good there.

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ackinsocraycray t1_iu7ro0p wrote

Man, I was genuinely excited for him but his character was so poorly written in the movie.

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americansherlock201 t1_iu8xtza wrote

He actually was a good villain. The story just kinda sucked and didn’t let him actually do much with the role

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jkilla88 t1_iu7s6l1 wrote

Arguably because the doctor is a villain in a way.

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L_Cranston_Shadow t1_iu7xydr wrote

The Doctor is a fearsome creature, as seen at the end of Family of Blood. Even the most fearsome races, including the Daleks, fear him, and for good reason. He can be civil, polite, and even cheerful and jovial, but he is not a nice "person".

One of my favorite moments is when Matt Smith has an alien race look up what happened to every race that opposed him and then tells them to run.

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SalukiKnightX t1_iu8lhhr wrote

>He never raised his voice. That was the worst thing… the fury of the Time Lord… and then we discovered why. Why this Doctor, who had fought with gods and demons, why he had run away from us and hidden. He was being kind…

> Good men don't need rules. Today is not the day to find out why I have so many.

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DK_Art t1_iu9dmve wrote

Just reading the quote i hear it in his voice. Chills

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nevereatpears t1_iu89ybd wrote

The doctor is clearly not a villain

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GuyWithLag t1_iu8ha9r wrote

>The doctor is clearly not a villain

The Doctor is a deity. Major or minor is debatable, but tends towards chaotic good...

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nevereatpears t1_iu9jgg0 wrote

So you think he uses his powers for evil. That's what you're saying?

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LadyLazaev t1_iu9s30w wrote

That's not what "chaotic good" means.

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nevereatpears t1_iu9v7df wrote

Nope, but you're arguing that the doctor is in someway a villain even though he saves the world and civilizations throughout time on a consistent episodic basis.

This whole argument is nonsense. Plus to go the other route on your argument, he's not a deity or a god. He's a god like figure. Closer to a fallen angel as his whole mythology (forgetting the Chibnall shite) is about him stealing a tardis and fleeing/being cast aside by the timelord race.

You've only been upvoted for the poncey statement. It in no way supports your argument that the doctor is a villain i.e. evil in some way.

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LadyLazaev t1_iua5e4l wrote

The Doctor generally isn't a villain, but occasionally cleaves close to it. Remember the whole "Time Lord Victorius" thing? Or the other times where the only thing to keep him from doing terrible things is his companions. The Doctor has said it many times himself that when he's alone for too long he goes.... wrong.

I also think that you've got me confused with somebody else and you really should double check who you're replying to in the future. But what they said is correct. The Doctor is a deity and a terrifying existence--whether he is good or bad; hero or villain, is often down to perspective. Most of the times he comes across as good, but he is always capable of doing terrible things.

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Mrbrionman t1_iuba91w wrote

The doctor has a lot of elements of ‘The Trickster’ archetype, which works well for villains.

I also think that it’s just one of those characters that you need to be good at everything to play well. You need to good at being comedic, emotional, intimidating, charismatic, etc. So it attracts very well rounded actors.

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anasui1 t1_iu9lm5y wrote

because the Doctor has to have a terrifying streak, which comes out rather frequently. Watch Runaway Bride for some really cold, evil Tennant

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AMA_requester t1_iu6fssu wrote

Watching him as Malcolm Tucker taught me this.

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TheDadThatGrills t1_iu6g690 wrote

Lair of the White Worm is the Peter Capaldi movie we should all be watching this Halloween

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decoy1985 t1_iu7aqq7 wrote

my household just watched it for the first time last night. Nobody knew anything about it beside some vague idea that it had vampires. We were blown away. What a wild ride that movie is.

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SadSappySuckerX9 t1_iubfh21 wrote

Been on my watch list for years, never realized he was in it gonna have to pull the trigger

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ma11en69er t1_iu6eqbk wrote

It and he are very good, I spent all afternoon watching it.

Jessica Raine and Nikesh Patel are also superb.

I'll also add Jessica Raine feels so established yet the only other thing I've seen her in is Line of Duty.

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thrilling_me_softly t1_iuc67q7 wrote

Same, I haven’t binged anything in a while a this made me binge the whole thing. Loved the idea behind the show.

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Regula96 t1_iu6k0zy wrote

First I've heard of this show. Knowing Capaldi is in it though is all I need.

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pbradley179 t1_iu8nd20 wrote

People keep forgetting he was Malcom Tucker first...

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Necessary-Image-6386 t1_iu76z07 wrote

I heard about this on Reddit. C'mon Amazon! You can market more than one show

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JuzoItami t1_iu6maib wrote

That kid from Local Hero?

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xOLDBHOYx t1_iu6s33o wrote

Currently on episode 4 and enjoying it. Raine is so good and liking Patel too.

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Bananaman9020 t1_iu74eev wrote

I enjoyed his acting on The Torchwood special. He wasn't a bad Doctor Who either.

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dragonard t1_iu7o7bd wrote

Torchwood special?

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Bananaman9020 t1_iu7ooxb wrote

I believe he was a main character in The Torchwood Children of Earth. It was a special season. I should have added more detail.

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general_madness t1_iu7u7km wrote

It is devastating

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TheConundrum98 t1_iuas3mc wrote

the 456 truly the most terrifying villains in the DW universe and probably even broader

I mean alien junkies addicted on chemicals they could only get from human children willing to destroy a planet if they don't get a fix is an incredible concept... and no Doctor in sight to save the children

I'm almost positive some of the ridiculous real world conspiracies about adrenochrome and kidnapping children come from this fucking season

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dragonard t1_iubs32h wrote

I’ve seen it. Don’t remember Capaldi. Guess I’ll have to go watch Torchwood again!!

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Treacy t1_iu737cy wrote

He really is awesome.

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Auran82 t1_iu801oh wrote

I remember seeing him in an alternate music video for Lewis Capaldis “Someone you loved” and I really enjoyed how he could tell the story without saying anything.

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TimLol1337 t1_iu95pll wrote

Just finished the show, but I'm not really sure if I'd go out of my way to recommend it.

The acting from everyone is generally great, the editing (for the more 'dreamy' sections especially) is great and even the little amount of action is all well directed. Also want to give a special spotlight for the ominious vibe the soundtrack/sound design gives.

That said, the pacing makes what plot there is feel really drawn out. A big chunk of the show really relies on the mystery. If this is your first rodeo with >!multiple timelines!< shenanigans you may find it interesting, but I've seen it done better in shows that don't feel like a BBC cop drama seems slightly grafted on. There is some interesting thematics at play too but those also don't save it.

Really should've either cut out a episode or two and smeared in some answers along the way, or hell, have potentially made this a movie.

And for anyone who wants to watch it for Capaldi primarily: Be warned he only gets a few appearances until the second half generally. Or more specifically (minor spoiler) >!5/6 episodes he only gets 1/2 scenes, most of which are flashforwards. The finale is about 80% Capaldi, which is all great and very 12-ish.!<

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different_tan t1_iuad5b0 wrote

Really loved this. Just finished and though the premise/reveal reminds me heavily of >!the first fifteen lives of harry august!< (do not tap that spoiler if you have not finished!) I greatly enjoyed the mystery, and found the first few episodes really terrifying.

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chaoticmessiah t1_iubh4e7 wrote

Just a shame he was wasted in The Suicide Squad. Been a fan of his since the Malcolm Tucker days.

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RunningToStayStill t1_iugehvl wrote

Too bad he couldn't salvage the train wreck that is the story in this series.

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x6ftundx t1_iuhlbbj wrote

he usually plays a bad guy on TV. it was only on Dr. Who that I have ever seen him as a good guy. He is scary good at being a bad bad person on tv. To the point that you think he is the devil himself.

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menevets t1_iue3sx1 wrote

Spoke with an accent. Irish... Scottish? Same difference. Looks to partner. Partner discreetly shakes his head.

I got halfway and dropped it. Too long to get to reveal. Not much Capaldi. The lead detective and the guy from Andor. Wanted more of them.

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SquadPoopy t1_iu7uays wrote

You want proof of his terrifying capabilities? He helped get his no talent hack of a cousin Lewis Capaldi a record deal and a singing career. Truly an evil force.

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Dan_Of_Time t1_iu84896 wrote

They actually never met until one of Lewis’ live shows.

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JohnnyAK907 t1_iu767yd wrote

Angry Old Man Get Off My Lawn Doctor is scary now?

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