The Impossible Astronaut
- Episode aired Apr 23, 2011
- TV-PG
- 44m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
8.3K
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The Doctor, Amy, Rory and River Song are reunited in the Utah desert.The Doctor, Amy, Rory and River Song are reunited in the Utah desert.The Doctor, Amy, Rory and River Song are reunited in the Utah desert.
Chukwudi Iwuji
- Carl
- (as Chuk Iwuji)
Hermeilio Miguel Aquino
- Busboy
- (as Emilio Aquino)
Jamie Hill
- Silent
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOriginally Mark Sheppard was to wear old age makeup in order to play the 2011 version of his 1969 character. Instead, at Mark's suggestion, William Morgan Sheppard (Mark's father) was cast for the part. The pair had also played two versions of the same character about a year earlier in NCIS (2003).
- GoofsWhile the street names are in Cape Canaveral, all the presidential streets run parallel and do not intersect.
- Quotes
The Doctor: I am being extremely clever up here and there's no one to stand around looking impressed. What's the point in having you all?
- Crazy creditsFollowing the death of former companion Elisabeth Sladen, The Impossible Astronaut opened with a dedication in her name.
- Alternate versionsA scene which River Song appears naked and winks at an unknown man was filmed, but cut because Steven Moffat felt it was too naughty and the deleted scene can be glimpsed in the Series 6 trailer.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Breakfast: Episode dated 23 April 2011 (2011)
- SoundtracksDoctor Who Theme
(uncredited)
Written by Ron Grainer
Arranged by Murray Gold
Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales
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Not really a comment about the plot...
The plot seems just fine, and we know we're being set up for another season-long story arc. I'm excited to go along for the ride. My commentary is more about the BBC/BBCA joint venture. The scenery was, as you would expect from Utah at that time of day/year, beautiful.
What bothers me generally as an American, is we know when someone is faking the accent. Whether it's Charlie Hunnam on Sons of Anarchy, or Mr. Delaware here, we know it's put on - thick. I think if we're willing to suspend disbelief for the plot in the name of entertainment, we could do so for FBI agents with accents. Who knows, they could be part of some foreign-exchange program(me?).
Also, that diner they went to. A giant American flag and a Chevy poster montage? While I have no doubt that there are diners that look like this (in AmericaTowns all across the globe) I guess I was hoping that the Doctor's first extended foray into US culture would have been more representative of it's true nature. Our dining establishments are not furnished solely with red vinyl seats and chrome plating. That would be like assuming British folks only eat fish & chips - their version of our burger and fries, I suppose. But Morgan Spurlock showed us what happens if one tries to live on fish & chips alone...
So, next time, let's see the doctor choking down some Waffle House and driving around in a 75 Lincoln. He's got two hearts, it'd take a lot longer to clog his arteries or feel the effects of the smog his rolling TARDIS would create.
Otherwise, I'm really looking forward to the new season ("series"? no, you're in America now!) and all of the twists and turns that we've come to expect from this wonderfully produced series.
What bothers me generally as an American, is we know when someone is faking the accent. Whether it's Charlie Hunnam on Sons of Anarchy, or Mr. Delaware here, we know it's put on - thick. I think if we're willing to suspend disbelief for the plot in the name of entertainment, we could do so for FBI agents with accents. Who knows, they could be part of some foreign-exchange program(me?).
Also, that diner they went to. A giant American flag and a Chevy poster montage? While I have no doubt that there are diners that look like this (in AmericaTowns all across the globe) I guess I was hoping that the Doctor's first extended foray into US culture would have been more representative of it's true nature. Our dining establishments are not furnished solely with red vinyl seats and chrome plating. That would be like assuming British folks only eat fish & chips - their version of our burger and fries, I suppose. But Morgan Spurlock showed us what happens if one tries to live on fish & chips alone...
So, next time, let's see the doctor choking down some Waffle House and driving around in a 75 Lincoln. He's got two hearts, it'd take a lot longer to clog his arteries or feel the effects of the smog his rolling TARDIS would create.
Otherwise, I'm really looking forward to the new season ("series"? no, you're in America now!) and all of the twists and turns that we've come to expect from this wonderfully produced series.
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- StalePez
- Apr 28, 2011
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- Filming locations
- Monument Valley, Utah, USA(The Doctor, Amy, Rory and River reunite)
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- Runtime44 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD
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