Dr Who Journey's End
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gategrrlThis was one hell of a show. Sure, Rose reluctantly took her second-best half-human doctor, and sure, the best of all of the companions (aside from Sarah Jane) got her mind and all of her progress taken away from her, but overall, it was an intense, happy viewing experience.
I liked how it was really Donna who was the lynchpin throughout the entire season. I liked how the one Dalek who could do something about his specie's aggressiveness managed to "fix" things by making conditions ripe for the Dalek's downfall. I liked how just about everyone had their moment in the story.
There was a lot to like. I liked how Rose got what she thought she wanted; and it was fun to hear how her mother had a baby boy (they didn't forget that line!) and Rose has a baby brother! I liked Martha and how she's changed into someone willing to do whatever it takes---and most of all, I got a real kick out of Donna and her fascination with Capt. Jack Harkness: "No, really, hug me!" And how she got Sarah Jane out of her clinch with Jack so she could have her clinch. Heh.
And did I say how much I adored Donna in this? The actress has some acting chops. I think she's the best companion so far--she leaves Martha and Rose in the dust. That made it all the worse when she went back to her before shallow-self. One can only hope that the close-ups on that big glittering ring foretell more stories with her. Hopefully the Doctor can figure out a way she can regain her memories. Hopefully her grandfather will stand up for her more, help her become the person he saw her become before.
This is going to be one of those rare episodes where if I'm going to find something *wrong* with it I'll have to watch it again so I can be nit-picky.
I'd love to know if Martha is going to join the Torchwood crew, because I think Gwen needs a counterpoint of another woman who's also got strong morals and ethics, but isn't afraid to do what she must without all the freaking whining beforehand. Oh yeah: and I liked how Ianto and Gwen were essentially out for the count, thanks to Tosh, but putting their faith in Jack. That was nice. And I liked how Sarah Jane's son (what's his name?) was in there, too.
Little Guy, who's 7 1/2 now, adores this show. He loves it. He keeps asking when we'll buy the DVDs for it. Luckily the seasons are short enough that it's easy to follow the arcs, and it's totally fun. Maybe for his birthday.
I liked how it was really Donna who was the lynchpin throughout the entire season. I liked how the one Dalek who could do something about his specie's aggressiveness managed to "fix" things by making conditions ripe for the Dalek's downfall. I liked how just about everyone had their moment in the story.
There was a lot to like. I liked how Rose got what she thought she wanted; and it was fun to hear how her mother had a baby boy (they didn't forget that line!) and Rose has a baby brother! I liked Martha and how she's changed into someone willing to do whatever it takes---and most of all, I got a real kick out of Donna and her fascination with Capt. Jack Harkness: "No, really, hug me!" And how she got Sarah Jane out of her clinch with Jack so she could have her clinch. Heh.
And did I say how much I adored Donna in this? The actress has some acting chops. I think she's the best companion so far--she leaves Martha and Rose in the dust. That made it all the worse when she went back to her before shallow-self. One can only hope that the close-ups on that big glittering ring foretell more stories with her. Hopefully the Doctor can figure out a way she can regain her memories. Hopefully her grandfather will stand up for her more, help her become the person he saw her become before.
This is going to be one of those rare episodes where if I'm going to find something *wrong* with it I'll have to watch it again so I can be nit-picky.
I'd love to know if Martha is going to join the Torchwood crew, because I think Gwen needs a counterpoint of another woman who's also got strong morals and ethics, but isn't afraid to do what she must without all the freaking whining beforehand. Oh yeah: and I liked how Ianto and Gwen were essentially out for the count, thanks to Tosh, but putting their faith in Jack. That was nice. And I liked how Sarah Jane's son (what's his name?) was in there, too.
Little Guy, who's 7 1/2 now, adores this show. He loves it. He keeps asking when we'll buy the DVDs for it. Luckily the seasons are short enough that it's easy to follow the arcs, and it's totally fun. Maybe for his birthday.
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Er, beg to differ - spoilers
Date: 2008-08-02 11:49 pm (UTC)Also, imho, Rose is the ultimate Mary Sue - so I knew it was too good to be true that she (and her annoying mother) had been stranded in an alternate reality that was completely innaccessible by all known laws of space and time -- it turned out to be merely a technobabble away from being accessible again.
So no, can't say I was thrilled by this season finale.
Re: Er, beg to differ - spoilers
Date: 2008-08-02 11:55 pm (UTC)She *got the Doctor she deserved*, which was one who was prepared, and DID kill off an entire race. Hopefully, with Moffat on board and in charge for the next season (although I hear Davis? is going to do some writing inbetween on the show) means that the Rose worship is going to stop.
I dunno. I think Tennant does a fine job. His Doctor may be written as santimonious, but hopefully that'll abate somewhat with the new head writer. It doesn't seem quite as bad as Capt Janeway, though. Could be because of the actors. I liked Kate Mulgrew. I wasn't fond of the way she was written for, nor how she interpreted a woman in power.
Re: Er, beg to differ - spoilers
Date: 2008-08-02 11:57 pm (UTC)I should also point out that this was the first time I've liked/not minded Jack Harkness. His vibe on Dr Who is entirely different and he fits in much better in this show rather than his own. I have to watch *around* him on Torchwood.
Re: Er, beg to differ - spoilers
Date: 2008-08-03 12:16 am (UTC)Re: Er, beg to differ - spoilers
Date: 2008-08-03 01:01 am (UTC)I thought Donna had potential, and I do feel bad about the way the season ended as far as her memory wipe. But honestly, I can't say I'll miss her.
Even though I do feel he (the Doctor) has a completely unjustified feeling of moral superiority (it's easy to not carry a gun when you have better weapons at hand; it's annoying when you chastize us poor mortals who aren't superpowered for defending ourselves as best we may) -- although if I hear them say one more time that the United Nations has diddly to say about the fate of the planet I'm going to scream.
I did find Micky completely uninteresting, so the presumption that he is joining Torchwood (although I can't imagine what skills he supplies to the team) is yet another reason I won't watch next season. I agree, Jack doesn't do well as team leader.
The odd part is, I don't dislike David Tennant as the Doctor -yet I've not been impressed by the emphasis placed on his companions - or their families.
Re: Er, beg to differ - spoilers
Date: 2008-08-03 01:06 am (UTC)I thought the Doctor's stance on her decision AND that he tossed her out of office (especially after having told Rose? or Martha? that she was going to head a new Golden Age for Britain) was dislikable, also.
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Date: 2008-08-03 12:14 am (UTC)Oh, Donna.
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Date: 2008-08-03 01:07 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-03 12:17 am (UTC)I'm also hoping that Martha joins Torchwood, although I heard a rumor that said the actress was attached to some other project.
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Date: 2008-08-04 02:59 am (UTC)