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The Explosion Network’s Doctor Who aftershow! We post during new seasons and specials, sharing our reactions, theories, and reviews—with a side of fish fingers and custard.

  1. Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 8 – ‘The Reality War’ Review & Reactions

    06/01/2025

    Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 8 – ‘The Reality War’ Review & Reactions

    The wild finale for Doctor Who: Season 2 sees The Rani, Omega, and more battling it out with The Doctor. The Reality War Battle rages across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash their deadly ambition. The Doctor, Belinda and Ruby have to risk everything in the quest to save one innocent life. Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Anita Dobson, Archie Panjabi, Alexander Devrient, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Bonnie Langford, Ruth Madeley, Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps, Jemma Redgrave Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    43 min
  2. Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 7 – ‘Wish World’ Review & Reactions

    05/24/2025

    Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 7 – ‘Wish World’ Review & Reactions

    The confusing penultimate episode of the season leaves us with more questions than answers. Wish World Traps are sprung, and old enemies unite as the Doctor and Belinda finally arrive home to find a very different world. Can the Doctor see the truth before midnight arrives? Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Anita Dobson, Archie Panjabi, Alexander Devrient, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Bonnie Langford, Ruth Madeley, Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps, Jemma Redgrave Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    26 min
  3. Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 6 – ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’ Review & Reactions

    05/18/2025

    Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 6 – ‘The Interstellar Song Contest’ Review & Reactions

    It takes a dark turn in an episode we assumed would be fluffy before the finale. Episode Title The Doctor's mission to return Belinda to Earth brings them to a space station's song competition. What starts as entertainment turns into a fight for survival. Director: Ben A. Williams Writer: Juno Dawson Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Carole Ann Ford, Freddie Fox, Miriam-Teak Lee, Akemnji Ndifornyen, Kiruna Stamell Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    41 min
  4. "The Story and the Engine" Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 5

    05/11/2025

    "The Story and the Engine" Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 5

    This week was a fascinating and unique episode of Doctor Who, like nothing we've seen before. The Story and the Engine In Lagos, a mysterious figure called the Barber rules. The Doctor finds stories hold real power as he confronts the Spider, weaving a vengeful web. Director: Makalla McPherson Writer: Inua Ellams Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Ariyon Bakare, Jo Martin, Sule Rimi, Anita Dobson, Michael Balogun, Michelle Asante, Stefan Adegbola Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    28 min
  5. "Lucky Day" Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 4

    05/04/2025

    "Lucky Day" Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 4

    Ruby is back! But she's not crossing over in this episode, that is very Doctor-less. Lucky Day Ruby Sunday faces life back on earth without the Doctor. But when a dangerous new threat emerges, can Ruby and UNIT save her new boyfriend, Conrad, from the terrifying Shreek? Director: Peter Hoar Writer: Pete McTighe Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Millie Gibson, Jonah Hauer-King, Kirsty Hoiles, Gethin Alderman,Michelle Greenidge, Angela Wynter, Faye McKeever Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    26 min
  6. “The Well” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 3

    04/28/2025

    “The Well” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 3

    A surprising new episode of Doctor Who is a sequel to an episode from the RTD era from 17 years ago! The Well Far in the future, on a tough, brutal planet, a devastated mining colony has only one survivor. To discover the truth, the Doctor and Belinda must face absolute terror. Director: Amanda Brotchie Writer: Russell T. Davies, Sharma Angel-Walfall Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Annabel Brook, Luke Rhodri, Bethany Antonia, Gaz Choudhry, Christopher Chung, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Gary Pillai, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Anita Dobson Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    32 min
  7. “Lux” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 2

    04/20/2025

    “Lux” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 2

    "Don't make me laugh!" In this episode of Fish Fingers and Custard, Dylan and Ashley delve into the second episode of Doctor Who's latest season. They discuss the episode's themes, character dynamics, and the use of animation and special effects. The conversation also explores the concept of fictional reality and its impact on the characters. The hosts share their thoughts on the episode's climax and resolution, and they conclude with a preview of the next episode. Lux The quest to get Belinda home leads to an abandoned cinema, hiding a terrifying secret. Director: Amanda Brotchie Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu, Cassius Hackforth, Linus Roache, Alan Cumming, Millie O'Connell, Anita Dobson Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    25 min
  8. “The Robot Revolution” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 1

    04/13/2025

    “The Robot Revolution” Review - Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 1

    "It's just an incel episode." We discuss the premiere episode of Season 2 of the Disney+ era of Doctor Who, with the introduction of a new companion. The Robot Revolution When robots from outer space kidnap nurse Belinda Chandra, the Doctor embarks on an epic intergalactic quest to get his new friend back home to Earth. Director: Peter Hoar Writer: Russell T. Davies Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Varada Sethu Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Doctor Who Images & Artwork:  BBC Doctor Who Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo: Dylan Blight Intro Music: https://bit.ly/voidstuff All Episodes: https://fishfingersandcustard.podbean.com/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

    33 min
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