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You're so right about the theme for this series; which idiot thought it needed some cheap sounding intro?

However, as for the writing, I disagree; RTD's stuff seemed clunky to me in the way Moff's never has. I'll grant you the Silurian episodes weren't great and the Dalek one had such massive plot and pacing problems, but at least it wasn't the Daleks Take Mahattan and did have "WOULD YOU LIKE SOME TEA?"; the WW2 Daleks were an awesome design, a fact highlighted by the gopping iDaleks that replaced them, though these were improved imeasurably by petrification. But, these weren't actually written by Moff, and most of the best episodes of the RTD era (The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances, The GIrl in the Fireplace, Blink, Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead) were.

11th Hour: 9.5/10
Beast Below: 6/10
Victory of the Daleks: 5/10 (gusting 8/10 for Daleks in the Cabinet War Rooms and "Alright, it's a Jammie Dodger; I was promised tea!"...)
Time of Angels/Flesh and Stone: 9/10
Vampires of Venice: 7/10
Amy's Choice: 8/10
Hungry Earth/Cold Blood: 5/10
Vincent and the Doctor: 7/10
The Lodger: 8/10
Pandorica Opens/Big Bang: 9.5/10

Anyway, I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool...

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Originally Posted by TomJ (Post 742993)

However, as for the writing, I disagree; RTD's stuff seemed clunky to me in the way Moff's never has. I'll grant you the Silurian episodes weren't great and the Dalek one had such massive plot and pacing problems, but at least it wasn't the Daleks Take Mahattan and did have "WOULD YOU LIKE SOME TEA?"; the WW2 Daleks were an awesome design, a fact highlighted by the gopping iDaleks that replaced them, though these were improved imeasurably by petrification. But, these weren't actually written by Moff, and most of the best episodes of the RTD era (The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances, The GIrl in the Fireplace, Blink, Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead) were.

Actually, you're right. I'm looking at it as a whole--but you're correct about the credit for specific stories. I absolutely HATED Beast Below because of the stupid 'giveaway' at the start with the water glasses. It was stupid. I did LOVE the WW2 Daleks a lot--but their crappy iDalek replacements were hut-wrenchingly awful. I will not accept that crappy design as a Dalek.. even the idea that a race that considers themselves to be so perfect would change in such dramatic style and assign themselves names and departments completely ruins continuity. This isn't like the Cult of Skaro, here. It appears as if these are going to be the norm for the Daleks from here on out. Disappointingly bad decisions.

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Originally Posted by TomJ (Post 742993)

Anyway, I wear a fez now. Fezzes are cool...

Heheh... I looooved those scenes. Also... Riversong has been an EXCELLENT character from her first appearance. Her actress seems pretty good for the role, too.

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http://bunny-comic.com/strips/310804.gif

and

http://bunny-comic.com/strips/110608.jpg

Alt text - The problem with Dalek driving instructors: a lack of peripheral vision, plus the overwhelming urge to prove their supremacy by way of road position.

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Monsters of Whodom :)
http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs21/i/20...by_mimi_na.jpg

And this one is hilarious
http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs16/f/20...5058c786bc.jpg

All images are copyright of the artist

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Only vid i've transferred to my N900 is a DW episode. :)

That said, i'm not all that familiar with the series as a whole, but i have been watching long enough to find that last comic funny.

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'Three' was my first Doctor (not sure why I didn't watch the first two - suspect Mummy thought I was too young) but 'four' was the Doctor who made an impression. Just the thought of that white frilly shirt and the trousers tucked into his boots makes me feel all unnecessary.

Of the new series, I thought Eccleston was gorgeous (christophereccleston.net is hosted on my server space) while Tennant took a while to grow on me. I was ambivalent about whether a youngster like Smith could carry off the role, but overall I think he did a good job. Karen Gillan acts well, but I find her terribly annoying in 'confidential' for some reason.

The latest series was good in that I enjoyed the arc - though it got a bit thin when that crack just grinned at the end of every ep. For me 'The Beast Below' was the most difficuly plot-wise, as there seemed to be stonking great plot-holes. By comparison, I could overlook the gaps in Churchill Meets the Daleks for sheer love of "WOULD YOU LIKE SOME TEA".

I found the ending vaguely unsatisfying, and yet amusing. People saying what a relief not to have the kitchen sink in the finale... only every enemy the Doctor has ever faced. And how much better not to have a silly, impossible emotional resolution - as if 'remembering people back' is any better than everyone thinking 'Doctor' all at once revitalising him. I do like having Amy and Rory along though - nice change in dynamic after all that soppy stuff.

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... but I thought the "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something BLUE" was inspired.

Now looking forward to the new Torchwood - I don't get out much...

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They're bringing Torchwood back too? I thought it was done with.

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Originally Posted by danramos (Post 744243)

They're bringing Torchwood back too? I thought it was done with.

My brother-in-law knows one of the writers. Capt Jack & Gwenn to feature, allegedly...