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* AngstWhatAngst: Avoiding this trope is the reason that Bill's first four adventures with the Doctor are fairly light, optimistic ones, setting up a raising of the stakes here. Steven Moffat told the ''Radio Times'' that audiences would wonder why Bill would want to keep traveling with the Doctor if he got her into potentially-traumatizing near-death situations right away, so this episode was positioned as the fifth of the season.
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* AngstWhatAngst: Avoiding this trope is the reason that Bill's first four adventures with the Doctor are fairly light, optimistic ones, setting up a raising of the stakes here. Steven Moffat told the ''Radio Times'' that audiences would wonder why Bill would want to keep traveling travelling with the Doctor if he got her into potentially-traumatizing near-death situations right away, so this episode was positioned as the fifth of the season.
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If Some Anvils Need To Be Dropped it should be listed separately, keeping in mind that the trope is not about how relevant or timely the example is.
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* {{Anvilicious}}: Even episode writer [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ Jamie Mathieson admits]] the episode [[WriterOnBoard may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad. Could nonetheless fall into SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped for some viewers, particularly given that the United States’ proposed healthcare bill at the time the episode aired would, if enacted, ultimately throw tens of millions off their health insurance while giving a tax cut to the country’s upper class. Furthermore, Gilded Age capitalists did at times attack and even kill their own workers when they went on strike, so while the episode may come across to some viewers as over-the-top by modern standards, it is not entirely without precedent in human history.
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* {{Anvilicious}}: Even episode writer [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ Jamie Mathieson admits]] the episode [[WriterOnBoard may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad. Could nonetheless fall into SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped for some viewers, particularly given that the United States’ proposed healthcare bill at the time the episode aired would, if enacted, ultimately throw tens of millions off their health insurance while giving a tax cut to the country’s upper class. Furthermore, Gilded Age capitalists did at times attack and even kill their own workers when they went on strike, so while the episode may come across to some viewers as over-the-top by modern standards, it is not entirely without precedent in human history.
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** While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part Return of Missy/Monks storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
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** While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' ''all'' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' ''regenerating'' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part Return of Missy/Monks storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' ''two'' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
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* {{Anvilicious}}: Even episode writer [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ Jamie Mathieson admits]] the episode [[WriterOnBoard may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad.
** Could nonetheless fall into SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped for some viewers, particularly given that the United States’ proposed healthcare bill at the time the episode aired would, if enacted, ultimately throw tens of millions off their health insurance while giving a tax cut to the country’s upper class. Furthermore, Gilded Age capitalists did at times attack and even kill their own workers when they went on strike, so while the episode may come across to some viewers as over-the-top by modern standards, it is not entirely without precedent in human history.
** Could nonetheless fall into SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped for some viewers, particularly given that the United States’ proposed healthcare bill at the time the episode aired would, if enacted, ultimately throw tens of millions off their health insurance while giving a tax cut to the country’s upper class. Furthermore, Gilded Age capitalists did at times attack and even kill their own workers when they went on strike, so while the episode may come across to some viewers as over-the-top by modern standards, it is not entirely without precedent in human history.
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* {{Anvilicious}}: Even episode writer [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ Jamie Mathieson admits]] the episode [[WriterOnBoard may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad.
**CapitalismIsBad. Could nonetheless fall into SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped for some viewers, particularly given that the United States’ proposed healthcare bill at the time the episode aired would, if enacted, ultimately throw tens of millions off their health insurance while giving a tax cut to the country’s upper class. Furthermore, Gilded Age capitalists did at times attack and even kill their own workers when they went on strike, so while the episode may come across to some viewers as over-the-top by modern standards, it is not entirely without precedent in human history.
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** Could nonetheless fall into SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped for some viewers, particularly given that the United States’ proposed healthcare bill at the time the episode aired would, if enacted, ultimately throw tens of millions off their health insurance while giving a tax cut to the country’s upper class. Furthermore, Gilded Age capitalists did at times attack and even kill their own workers when they went on strike, so while the episode may come across to some viewers as over-the-top by modern standards, it is not entirely without precedent in human history.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part Return of Missy/Monks storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt:
** While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part Return of Missy/Monks storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seenthrough.through.
** Likewise Bill's 'death' makes it obvious that the Doctor has something up his sleeve. While companions have died in the past, it's too early for the character.
** While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part Return of Missy/Monks storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen
** Likewise Bill's 'death' makes it obvious that the Doctor has something up his sleeve. While companions have died in the past, it's too early for the character.
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* AngstWhatAngst: Avoiding this trope is the reason that Bill's first four adventures with the Doctor are fairly light, optimistic ones, setting up a raising of the stakes here. Steven Moffat told the ''Radio Times'' that audiences would wonder why Bill would want to keep traveling with the Doctor if he got her into potentially-traumatizing near-death situations right away, so this episode was positioned as the fifth of the season.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return Return of Missy" Missy/Monks storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
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* RewatchBonus: The final scene in the TARDIS before the Doctor is revealed to still be blind is a great showcase for Capaldi's talents on a rewatch, as his acting features several clues that he wasn't cured without being obvious about it.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.through.
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* {{Anvilicious}}: Even episode writer [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ Jamie Mathison admits]] the episode [[WriterOnBoard may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad.
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* {{Anvilicious}}: Even episode writer [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ Jamie Mathison Mathieson admits]] the episode [[WriterOnBoard may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: At least according to episode writer Jamie Mathison, [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ the episode may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad, but that it is the exact point he wanted to highlight--especially considering 21st century global politics and economics.
* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: At least according to episode writer Jamie Mathison, [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ the episode may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad, but that it is the exact point he wanted to highlight--especially considering 21st century global politics and economics.
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* {{Anvilicious}}: Even episode writer [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ Jamie Mathison admits]] the episode [[WriterOnBoard may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad.
* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seenthrough.
* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: At least according to episode writer Jamie Mathison, [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ the episode may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad, but that it is the exact point he wanted to highlight--especially considering 21st century global politics and economics.through.
* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen
* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: At least according to episode writer Jamie Mathison, [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ the episode may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad, but that it is the exact point he wanted to highlight--especially considering 21st century global politics and economics.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.through.
* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: At least according to episode writer Jamie Mathison, [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ the episode may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad, but that it is the exact point he wanted to highlight--especially considering 21st century global politics and economics.
* SomeAnvilsNeedToBeDropped: At least according to episode writer Jamie Mathison, [[http://www.doctorwho.tv/whats-new/article/writer-jamie-mathieson-worried-new-doctor-who-ep-was-too-political/ the episode may have been too loaded]] on his view that CapitalismIsBad, but that it is the exact point he wanted to highlight--especially considering 21st century global politics and economics.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to at least ''start'' regenerating at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to at least ''start'' regenerating start '''regenerating''' at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight. So not one but '''two''' unfortunate possibilities for the Doctor -- permanent blindness for the remainder of the season and an early demise and regeneration -- are being teased but look unlikely to be seen through.
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* LikeYouWouldReallyDoIt: While the Twelfth Doctor is on his last stretch of episodes -- seven to go, plus the ChristmasEpisode GrandFinale -- a lot of viewers suspect he won't be blind for '''all''' that time despite his claim at the end of this episode. This is because key shots of the Series 10 trailers teased that he is prompted to at least ''start'' regenerating at some point, and between that and released press stills, the scene in question appears to come during the three-part "Return of Missy" storyline that starts with the very next episode, "Extremis". This suggests a fake-out regeneration similar to that of the Tenth Doctor's in "Journey's End" -- one that could easily fix his eyesight.
