History YMMV / DoctorWhoS32E8LetsKillHitler

** Eleven saying that seeing Donna gives him more guilt after what happened in Journey's End ends up being funny as he would regenerate with Ten's face and tie up loose ends of Donna getting her memory back. Also funny is that Donna was saved by her daughter as she's part Time Lord, much like how in this episode River is part Time Lord and it helps solve the episode's dilemma.

** Eleven saying that seeing Donna gives him more guilt after what happened in Journey's End ends up being funny as he would regenerate back into Ten's body and tie up loose ends on Donna getting her memory back. What's more funny is that Donna was saved by her daughter as she's part Time Lord, much like how in this episode River is part Time Lord and it helps save the episode's dilemma.

* HilariousInHindsight: Mels driving straight through the word "Doctor" in the cornfield causes quite a resemblance to Thirteen's logo.

* AngstWhatAngst: The episode completely glosses over the trauma Amy suffered in "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar A Good Man Goes to War]]". A whole episode after Amy and Rory lose their child, it's back to wacky hi-jinks. A large part of this is due to an over-worked Creator/StevenMoffat not having time to refine the script.
* AssPull: Mels' sudden introduction purely so she can be revealed to be an incarnation of River Song. Despite being Amy and Rory's lifelong friend who was in on the whole "Raggedy Doctor" stuff, she is never mentioned even once before this. Perhaps if she had been established earlier in the series, the big reveal of her true identity here may have had a bigger impact on the audience.

** ''Anything'' the Antibodies say.
** The Trio Saving Hitler...and them being understandably upset with it.
* FanDislikedExplanation: The retconning of the TARDIS' state of temporal grace (which was a plot point all the way back in "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS14E2TheHandOfFear The Hand of Fear]]", and mentioned in passing in "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS20E1ArcOfInfinity Arc of Infinity]]") as just being a "clever lie" really annoyed some fans, who didn't appreciate the implication that the Fourth Doctor was just talking out of his ass when he first mentioned it. While no fans actually ''liked'' this retcon, many agreed that it was just time to stop pretending the TARDIS had the feature (or at least that it worked reliably), considering how many acts of violence we've seen committed in the console room over the years.

* HilariousInHindsight:
** Watch this episode, and then look at Creator/PeterCapaldi's tenure as the Doctor, where he upgrades to Sonic '''Sunglasses.'''
** Mels driving straight through the word "Doctor" in the cornfield causes quite a resemblance to Thirteen's logo.

* UncannyValley: Teselecta!Amy is full of this. Probably the creepiest shot in the episode is of Amy desperately screaming for the Doctor's aid to save her and Rory from the Antibodies...but all the audience can see is Creator/{{Karen Gillan}} standing in the Berlin ballroom with an utterly emotionless expression whilst shouting at the top of her lungs.

* WhatDoYouMeanItsNotSymbolic: In-universe example:
-->'''Rory''': Okay, I'm trapped inside a giant robot replica of my wife. I'm ''really'' trying not to see this as a metaphor.

* FoeYay: The Doctor and Melody Pond/River Song have this to the point where this episode is essentially the proper start of their romance.

* AcceptableTargets: Nazi Germany and the Third Reich, obviously.

* CrossesTheLineTwice: ''Anything'' the Antibodies say.
** The Trio Saving Hitler… and them being understandably upset with it.

* WhatAnIdiot: The ''Teselecta's'' security system automatically murders anyone without a special device - not only is this [[KickTheDog pretty barbaric to automatically kill even unarmed and defenseless people]], it also means that if the device fails, a crewmember will die for basically ''no reason.'' We even see one of the devices fail because the staff's permissions were outdated.
** Between this and their antics in "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E13TheWeddingOfRiverSong The Wedding of River Song]]", it's pretty safe to say that even in-universe, [[SurroundedByIdiots the crew of the]] ''[[SurroundedByIdiots Teselecta]]'' [[SurroundedByIdiots suck at their jobs]].

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: A story about the Doctor encountering Hitler himself? RuleOfFunny applies, of course, but there are certainly more ways that could have played out than the Führer getting promptly stuffed in the cupboard as a gag.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The idea of a story in Nazi Germany is purely window dressing. The title's even a complete lie (Hitler gets locked in a cupboard early on and forgotten about).

** Watch this episode, and then look at Creator/{{Peter Capaldi}}'s tenure as the Doctor, where he upgrades to Sonic '''Sunglasses.'''

* FanDislikedExplanation: The retconning of the TARDIS's state of temporal grace (which was a plot point all the way back in "The Hand of Fear", and mentioned in passing in "Arc of Infinity") as just being a "clever lie" really annoyed some fans, who didn't appreciate the implication that the Fourth Doctor was just talking out of his ass when he first mentioned it. While no fans actually ''liked'' this retcon, many agreed that it was just time to stop pretending the TARDIS had the feature (or at least that it worked reliably), considering how many acts of violence we've seen committed in the console room over the years.

* FridgeBrilliance: Hologram-Amelia stating that regeneration has been disabled might be referring to regeneration as a minor healing function, in the same way The Doctor will later heal River's wrist in "The Angels Take Manhattan."
* FridgeLogic: Between "A Good Man Goes to War" and "Let's Kill Hitler," the entirety of Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay happened. You'd think Amy and Rory would mention that nobody on Earth could die for three months, and ask why The Doctor didn't come to help with that, but apparently not. Though in fairness, they ''were'' in a bit of a hurry.
* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: Surprisingly enough given [[UsefulNotes/WorldWarII its setting]], this episode is easily one of the funniest in the entire revival's run.
** [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone The Doctor's realization]] that he just saved Hitler's life. Then there's Amy and Rory [[WhatTheHellHero berating him for it]].
--> '''Hitler:''' Thank you, whoever you are. [[WhamLine I think you have just saved my life.]]
--> '''The Doctor:''' ...Believe me... It was an ''accident''...
** As mentioned below, Rory punching out Hitler.
** River Song holding everyone hostage in the ballroom and forcing them to strip off their clothes. After Amy and Rory catch up, they see a crowd of screaming people running out in their underwear. Cut to River trying out a few clothes.
--> '''River/Melody''': Ladies and Gentlemen - I don't have a ''thing'' to wear! '''Take off your clothes.'''
** After the realization that their best friend from their childhood was actually their daughter, who's also River, and that she's just regenerated and flirted with the Doctor, Rory and Amy's [[StunnedSilence expressions]] are ''priceless.'' Taking in the fact they're in Nazi Germany, Rory says he's getting a banging sound in his head. Amy's response?
--> '''Amy:''' [[ItMakesSenseInContext Yeah, I think that's Hitler in the cupboard.]]
--> '''Rory:''' [[{{Understatement}} That's not helping.]]
** A blink and you miss it part of that sequence, when River/Melody props her leg up on the chair, the Doctor immediately puts his hand over his eyes.
** River trolling the Nazis by saying she was going to a [[CrossesTheLineTwice gay gypsy bar mitzvah for the disabled]] before deciding that the Third Reich was rubbish so she should go kill Hitler.
** [[BlackComedy The TARDIS' hologram of Amelia blatantly reminding the Doctor that he's about to die every sentence.]]
-->'''Hologram''': Your system has been contaminated by the poison of the Judas Tree. You will be dead in thirty-two minutes.\\
'''Doctor''': Okay, so. Basically better regenerate, that's what you're saying.\\
'''Hologram''': Regeneration disabled. You will be dead in thirty-two minutes.\\
'''Doctor''': Unless I'm cured, yeah?\\
'''Hologram''': There is no cure. You will be dead in thirty-two minutes.\\
'''Doctor''': Why do you keep saying that?\\
'''Hologram''': Because you will be dead in thirty-two minutes.\\
'''Doctor''': You see, there you go again. Basically skipping thirty-one whole minutes when I'm absolutely fine! Scottish, that's all I'm saying.\\
'''Hologram''': You will be fine for thirty-one minutes. You will be dead in thirty-two minutes.\\
'''Doctor''': [[SkewedPriorities Scotland's never conquered anyone, you know. Not even a Shetland.]] River needs me. She's only just beginning. I can't die now!\\
'''Hologram''': [[ComicallyMissingThePoint You will not die now. You will die in thirty-two minutes.]]
* GeniusBonus: The first Nazi we meet is called "Zimmerman," which is a bit of a [[Main/{{Headscratchers}} headscratcher]] since that's typically a ''Jewish'' name and that would be a rather big problem in Nazi Germany. However, the name Zimmerman'''n''' is a common variant that does not have that ethnic connotation.
* SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments:
** When the Interface uses Rose's image. You can tell by the Doctor's face that he remembers how much he loved her, before his expression changes when he remembers his guilt.
** When River/Melody is about to be shot by the Nazis, Rory's "[[LittleNo No!]]" counts as this.
** When Rory and Amy are about to be eradicated by the Antibodies, they say goodbye to each other while professing their love.
** River's HeroicSacrifice that saves the Doctor from the Judas Tree poison.

* SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome:
** Rory '''''punching''''' '''Hitler.'''
** [[MamaBear Amy]] [[HoistByHisOwnPetard siccing the]] ''[[KnightTemplar Teselecta's]]'' [[KillerRobot own robotic Antibodies]] on them to save River/Melody.
** Credit where credit is due, the ''Teselecta'' manifesting a '''[[CoolBike motorcycle]]''' to chase after Melody/River on.
** Pretty much ''anything'' [[EvilIsCool Melody Pond]] does in this episode, though special mention must be given to her '''weaponizing''' her regeneration energy against a group of Nazis.
* NightmareFuel: The ''Teselecta'' itself is pretty damn creepy, being a shapeshifting time-travelling self-appointed "punishers of crimes against humanity" ship staffed by callous {{Knight Templar}}s.
* TearJerker: The [[http://youtu.be/ppi6n3IiQ4E prequel]] mini-episode. Amy's calling on the Doctor's answering machine, asking for the Doctor to tell her what he's learned about her daughter, how he's going to save her, as the camera pans over a seemingly empty TARDIS... until, at last, we see the Doctor's sitting there quietly, listening to Amy's live call, not picking up because he has no answer for her.
** The whole TARDIS interface scene. The Doctor doesn't want to use [[CallBack Rose, Martha, or Donna]] as the holographic interface due to the extreme guilt he feels about the effect he's had on them, and his dialogue with the Amelia-hologram is equally tragic.
** When River/Melody is going to shot by Nazis, Rory's "No!" is heart-breaking.
** Also when Rory and Amy are about to be eradicated by the Antibodies and they say goodbye to each other.
--> '''Amy''': I love you.\\
'''Rory''': I love you too.
** The Doctor begging River to save Amy and Rory while he's helpless from the poison.

* RewatchBonus: While it's initially thought to be a side effect of the Judas Tree's poison, this is actually the first episode that states the "Eleventh" Doctor is really the '''final''' iteration of their first regeneration cycle.

** Between this and their antics in "The Wedding of River Song," it's pretty safe to say that even in-universe, [[SurroundedByIdiots the crew of the]] ''[[SurroundedByIdiots Teselecta]]'' [[SurroundedByIdiots suck at their jobs]].

-->'''Rory''': Okay, I'm trapped inside a giant robot replica of my wife. I'm ''really'' trying not to see this as a metaphor.

** Watch this episode, and then look at Creator/{{Peter Capaldi}}'s tenure as the Doctor, where he upgrades to Sonic '''Sunglasses.''' It almost makes you wonder what will Creator/{{Jodie Whittaker}} use instead of a Sonic Screwdriver? A Sonic ''iPhone?!?''

'''WARNING! THERE MAY BE UNMARKED SPOILERS AND HITLER!'''

* BrokenBase:
** Downplayed, but while the episode gained a generally favorable reception on release and is still viewed in a mostly mixed-to-positive light, some have complained that the choice to base the episode in UsefulNotes/NaziGermany and have it be [[HilarityEnsues mostly comical]] might've been in bad taste.
** The retconning of the TARDIS's state of temporal grace (which was a plot point all the way back in "The Hand of Fear", and mentioned in passing in "Arc of Infinity") as just being a "clever lie" really annoyed some fans, who didn't appreciate the implication that the Fourth Doctor was just talking out of his ass when he first mentioned it. While no fans actually ''liked'' this retcon, many agreed that it was just time to stop pretending the TARDIS had the feature (or at least that it worked reliably), considering how many acts of violence we've seen committed in the console room over the years.

* HilariousInHindsight: Watch this episode, and then look at Creator/{{Peter Capaldi}}'s tenure as the Doctor, where he upgrades to Sonic '''Sunglasses.''' It almost makes you wonder what will Creator/{{Jodie Whittaker}} use instead of a Sonic Screwdriver? A Sonic ''iPhone?!?''

* CrazyAwesome:
** The Doctor's sonic cane. He ''really'' should've used it more often.
** Mels and River Song. River, in the immediate aftermath of an apparent assassination attempt on Hitler, hops out of his office window and, confronted by armed and angry Nazi soldiers, says this to them.
--> '''River:''' Hello boys.
--> '''Nazi:''' What are you doing here?
--> '''River:''' Well, I was on my way to this [[NinjaPirateZombieRobot gay gypsy Bar Mitzvah for the disabled]] when I suddenly thought, "Gosh, the Third Reich's a bit rubbish; I think I'll kill the Führer." Who's with me?
*** [[BlackComedy Hilariously,]] they'd shoot her for any one of the above things she just said. And since they proceed to do so all at once, she was ''literally'' AskingForIt.

* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: Surprisingly enough for being both the second half of a major two-parter ''and'' being set in Berlin on the eve of UsefulNotes/{{World War II}}, this episode is easily one of the funniest in the entire revival's run.

** As mentioned above, Rory punching out Hitler.

* BrokenBase: Downplayed, but while the episode gained a generally favorable reception on release and is still viewed in a mostly mixed-to-positive light, some have complained that the choice to base the episode in UsefulNotes/NaziGermany and have it be [[HilarityEnsues mostly comical]] might've been in bad taste.

* CrowningMomentOfAwesome:
** Rory '''''punching''''' '''Hitler.'''
** [[MamaBear Amy]] [[HoistByHisOwnPetard siccing the]] ''[[KnightTemplar Teselecta's]]'' [[KillerRobot own robotic Antibodies]] on them to save River/Melody.
** Credit where credit is due, the ''Teselecta'' manifesting a '''[[CoolBike motorcycle]]''' to chase after Melody/River on.
** Pretty much ''anything'' [[EvilIsCool Melody Pond]] does in this episode, though special mention must be given to her '''weaponizing''' her regeneration energy against a group of Nazis.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: Surprisingly enough for being both the second half of a major two-parter ''and'' being set in Berlin on the eve of UsefulNotes/{{World War II}}, this episode is easily one of the funniest in the entire revival's run.

* CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming:

* FoeYay: The Doctor and Melody Pond/River Song have this to the point where this episode is essentially the proper start of their romance.
* FridgeBrilliance: Hologram-Amelia stating that regeneration has been disabled might be referring to regeneration as a minor healing function, in the same way The Doctor will later heal River's wrist in "The Angels Take Manhattan."
* FridgeLogic: Between "A Good Man Goes to War" and "Let's Kill Hitler," the entirety of Series/TorchwoodMiracleDay happened. You'd think Amy and Rory would mention that nobody on Earth could die for three months, and ask why The Doctor didn't come to help with that, but apparently not. Though in fairness, they ''were'' in a bit of a hurry.
* GeniusBonus: The first Nazi we meet is called "Zimmerman," which is a bit of a [[Main/{{Headscratchers}} headscratcher]] since that's typically a ''Jewish'' name and that would be a rather big problem in Nazi Germany. However, the name Zimmerman'''n''' is a common variant that does not have that ethnic connotation.

* GeniusBonus: The first Nazi we meet is called "Zimmerman," which is a bit of a [[Main/{{Headscratchers}} headscratcher]] since that's typically a ''Jewish'' name and that would be [[{{Understatement}} a rather big problem in Nazi Germany]]. However, the name Zimmerman'''n''' is a common variant that does not have that ethnic connotation.

* BrokenBase: Downplayed, but while the episode gained a generally favorable reception and is still viewed in a positive light, some have complained that the choice to base the episode in UsefulNotes/NaziGermany and have it be [[HilarityEnsues mostly comical]] might've been a bit insensitive.

** [[BlackComedy The hologram of Amelia blatantly reminding the Doctor that he's about to die every sentence.]]

'''Doctor''': You see, there you go again. Basically skipping thirty-one whole minutes when I'm absolutely fine. Scottish, that's all I'm saying.\\

'''Doctor''': [[CasualDangerDialogue Scotland's never conquered anyone, you know. Not even a Shetland.]] River needs me. She's only just beginning. I can't die now.\\

* NightmareFuel: The ''Teselecta'' themselves are pretty damn creepy, being a shapeshifting time-travelling self-appointed "punishers of crimes against humanity" ship staffed by callous {{Knight Templar}}s.

** A variant with the Doctor's sonic cane, which despite actually being a pretty creative and interesting tool for the Doctor to use, still has yet to be seen or used after this episode.

* WhatAnIdiot: The ''Teselecta's'' security system automatically murders anyone without a special device - not only is this [[{{Hypocrite}} pretty barbaric to automatically kill even unarmed and defenseless people]], it also means that if the device fails, a crewmember will die for basically ''no reason.'' We even see one of the devices fail because the staff's premissions were outdated.

** [[OhCrap The Doctor's realization]] that he just saved Hitler's life. Then there's Amy and Rory [[WhatTheHellHero berating him for it]].

** When River/Melody is about to be shot by the Nazis, Rory's "[[LittleNo no]]" counts as this.

* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: Even ignoring all of the gorgeous regeneration effects in this episode, the ''Teselcta's'' shapeshifting effects are pretty damn impressive.

* RewatchBonus: While it's initially thought to be a side effect of the Judas Tree's poison, this is actually the first episode that states the "Eleventh" Doctor is really the '''final''' version of their first regeneration cycle.

** Pretty much ''anything'' [[EvilIsCool Melody Pond]] does in this episode, though special mention must be given to her '''weaponinizing''' her regeneration energy against a group of Nazis.

** The Doctor's sonic cane. He should use it more often.

** [[BlackHumor Hilariously,]] They'd shoot her for any one of the above things she just said. All at once, she was literally AskingForIt.
* CrowningMomentOfFunny: The Doctor's realization that he just saved Hitler's life. Then there's Amy and Rory [[WhatTheHellHero berating him for it]].
--> '''Hitler:''' Thank you, whoever you are. I think you have just saved my life.
--> '''The Doctor:''' Believe me... It was an accident...
** Rory punches out Hitler.
** River Song holds everyone hostage in ballroom and forces them to strip their clothes. After Amy and Rory catch up, they see a crowd of people running in their underwear. Cut to River trying out a few clothes.
--> '''River/Melody''': Ladies and Gentlemen. I don't have a thing to wear. Take off your clothes.
** After the realisation that their best friend from their childhood was actually their daughter, who's also River, and that she's just regenerated and flirted with the Doctor, Rory and Amy's expressions are priceless. Taking in the fact they're in Nazi Germany, Rory says he's getting a banging sound in his head. The response?
--> ''"Yeah, I think that's Hitler in the cupboard."''

** The hologram of Amelia blatantly reminding the Doctor that he's about to die every sentence.
-->'''Hologram''': Your system has been contaminated by the poison of the Judas tree. You will be dead in thirty-two minutes.\\

'''Doctor''': Scotland's never conquered anyone, you know. Not even a Shetland. River needs me. She's only just beginning. I can't die now.\\

** When River/Melody is about to be shot by the Nazis, Rory's "[[BigNo no]]" borders counts as this.
** When Rory and Amy are about to be exradicated by the Antibodies and they say goodbye to each other.
* FridgeLogic: Between "A Good Man Goes to War" and "Let's Kill Hitler," the entirety of TorchwoodMiracleDay happened. You'd think Amy and Rory would mention that nobody on Earth could die for three months, and ask why The Doctor didn't come to help with that, but no.
* GeniusBonus: The first Nazi we meet is called "Zimmerman" which is a bit of a headscratcher since that's typically a ''Jewish'' name and that would be a rather big problem but in fact the name Zimmerman'''n''' is a common variant that does not have that ethnic connotation.
%%* FoeYay
* HilariousInHindsight: Watch this episode, and then look at PeterCapaldi's tenure as the Doctor, where he upgrades to Sonic Sunglasses. It almost makes you wonder what will JodieWhittaker use instead of a Sonic Screwdriver? A Sonic iPhone?!?
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: A story about the Doctor encountering Hitler himself? RuleOfFunny applies, of course, but there are certainly more ways that could have played out than the Führer getting promptly stuffed in the cupboard as a gag.
* NightmareFuel: Time-travelling self-appointed "punishers of crimes against humanity" KnightTemplar.

** The whole TARDIS interface scene. The Doctor doesn't want to use Rose, Martha, or Donna as the holographic interface due to the extreme guilt he feels about the effect he's had on them, and his dialogue with the Amelia-hologram.
** When River/Melody is going to shot by Nazis. Rory "no" brings tears.
** Also when Rory and Amy are about to be eradicated by the Antibodies and they say goodbye to eachother.

** The Doctor begging River to save Amy and Rory, while he's helpless from the poison.
* WhatAnIdiot: The teselecta's security system automatically murders anyone without a special device- not only is this pretty barbaric to automatically kill even unarmed and defenceless people, it also means that if the device fails, a crewmember will die for basically no reason. We even see one of the devices fail because the staff's premissions were outdated.
** Between this and their antics in "The Wedding of River Song," I think it's safe to say even in-universe [[SurroundedByIdiots the crew of the Tesselecta suck at their jobs]].
** While Hologram-Amelia states that regeneration has been disabled, she might mean as a minor healing function, the way The Doctor will heal River's wrist in "The Angels Take Mahattan."
* WhatDoYoumeanItsNotSymbolic: In-universe example:
-->'''Rory''': Okay, I'm trapped inside a giant robot replica of my wife. I'm really trying not to see this as a metaphor.