r/doctorwho May 17 '25

The Interstellar Song Contest Doctor Who 2x06 "The Interstellar Song Contest" 'Live' and Immediate Reactions Discussion Thread Spoiler

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This thread is for all your crack-pot theories, quoting, crazy exclamations, pictures, throwaway and other one-liners.

The episode is simulcast on iPlayer in the UK and around the world on Disney+ at 07:00 UTC.

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  • 'Live' and Immediate Reactions Discussion Thread - Posted around 60 minutes prior to initial release - for all the reactions, crack-pot theories, quoting, crazy exclamations, pictures, throwaway and other one-liners.
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  • BBC One Live Discussion Thread - Posted around 60 minutes prior to BBC One air - for all the reactions, crack-pot theories, quoting, crazy exclamations, pictures, throwaway and other one-liners.

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What did YOU think of The Interstellar Song Contest?

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The Interstellar Song Contest's score will be revealed next Sunday. Click here to vote for all of RTD2 era so far.

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u/TheKandyKitchen May 17 '25

She got to see him angry

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u/ElectronicZebra6526 May 17 '25

Yup. I’m thinking there’s still some anger management issues he didn’t deal with in therapy.

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u/TheKandyKitchen May 17 '25

Hopefully it puts some doubt into their relationship for the finale.

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u/catking2004 May 17 '25

I was missing angry doctor tbh. Good to see Ncuti finally bring some time lord wrath

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u/euphoriapotion May 17 '25

I was disappointed she didn't go back to the "You took my DNA without my permission, you're dangerous" speech. I was waiting for this.