Doctor Who-Series 10-Part 2 (Blu-ray) (2017)

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General		Extras
Category	Science Fiction	Main Menu Audio & Animation Featurette-one for each episode
Rating
Year Of Production	2017
Running Time	275
RSDL / Flipper	Dual Layered Dual Disc Set	Cast & Crew
Start Up	Menu
Region Coding	4	Directed By	Graeme Harper Euros Lyn James Strong James Hawes
Studio Distributor	Roadshow Home Entertainment	Starring	Peter Capaldi Pearl Mackie Matt Lucas
Case	Slip Case
RPI	$29.95	Music	Murray Gold

Video		Audio
Pan & Scan/Full Frame	None	English DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 English Descriptive Audio Dolby Digital 2.0
Widescreen Aspect Ratio	1.78:1
16x9 Enhancement
Video Format	1080i
Original Aspect Ratio	1.78:1	Miscellaneous
Jacket Pictures	No
Subtitles	English for the Hearing Impaired	Smoking	No
		Annoying Product Placement	No
		Action In or After Credits	No

     It is hard to believe that any television show could run for 50 years, let alone what started as a little sci-fi series designed for kids on the BBC. This series has enthralled, excited and inspired generations of children and adults alike. There have been spin-off series, movies and more over the years. The new incarnation of the series is currently part way through its tenth season on the ABC. This is the third and last season with Peter Capaldi as The Doctor, accompanied by new companion Bill (Pearl Mackie) who is an excellent addition to the show, bringing something different than previous companions. She is black and a lesbian but to my mind these things are much less interesting than her different, inquisitive, funny and brave personality. She challenges the Doctor in new and interesting ways despite his desire to avoid having another companion and his need to be near a locked vault underneath a university. The character of Nardole (Matt Lucas) also continues in this series playing a significant part in many episodes, often as comic relief.

     This season contains 12 episodes and this set includes the last six spread across two Blu-ray discs. The second half of the season includes more great episodes like the first half, (SPOILER ALERT: highlight with mouse to read) culminating in a great finish for this doctor and the reappearance of The Master . It will be interesting to see what role Bill plays in future seasons considering the ambiguous way her character ends this season.

     Undoubtedly, the best of the Capaldi seasons despite all of them being of high quality. Recommended.

     I, for one, am looking forward to where the series can go with a female Doctor and a new showrunner replacing Stephen Moffat!

Video

     The video quality is very good, at a similar quality to last season.

     The feature is presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio which is the original aspect ratio. It is 1080i rather than full 1080p.

     The picture was reasonably sharp and clear throughout, without even looking spectacular. Shadow detail was very good.

     The colour is excellent, really showing off the new sets and locations for this series.

     There was some minor motion blur during fast movement and some little bits of aliasing.

     There are subtitles available in English for the Hearing Impaired which are clear and easy to read.

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Audio

     The audio quality is very good without being at feature film quality.

     These discs contain an English soundtrack in DTS HD-MA 5.1, plus an Audio Descriptive track in Dolby Digital 2.0.

     Dialogue was quite clear however sometimes it got lost in the mix of effects and music, meaning the subtitles were useful at times.

     The music by Murray Gold is excellent as usual adding significantly to the show.

     The surround speakers were well used for lots of directional effects such as lasers, screams and action scenes plus significant atmosphere and music and the subwoofer supported the TARDIS sounds, music and action scenes.

Audio Ratings Summary

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     A small set of extras. They have HD-MA 2.0 sound. One assumes there will be an end of season set with more extras as these are a bit disappointing.

Menu

     The menu features various locations from the series and music from the show. Audio Navigation is available as an option.

Disc 1

Inside Look - The Pyramid at the End of the World (2:58)

     Short promotional featurettes for each episode. This one talks about the story of the episode.

Inside Look - The Lie of the Land (2:25)

     Short promotional featurettes for each episode. This one talks about the dystopian world created and the story.

Inside Look - Empress of Mars (2:38)

     Short promotional featurettes for each episode. This one talks about the story and the Ice Warriors.

Disc 2

Inside Look - Eaters of Light (2:52)

     Short promotional featurettes for each episode. This one talks about the story of the 9th legion.

Inside Look - World Enough and Time (2:22)

     Short promotional featurettes for each episode. This one talks about Missy and the Master plus The Cybermen.

Inside Look - The Doctor Falls (2:59)

     Short promotional featurettes for each episode. Covers the end of Peter Capaldi and Stephen Moffat as showrunner.

    This season is available globally seemingly in the same format.

    The video quality is very good.

    The audio quality is very good.

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