Doctor Who Series 4 (BBC) General Discussion [includes spoilers]
11-27-08, 10:26 AM
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re: Riley. Yes, but don't you find all this returning to characters and reversing their prior plot points for the sake of new plot as a gimmic? I'd rather they come up with something different rather than feeling forced (?) to reuse old characters. For example, as I said earlier Rose wasn't remotely necessary this season - well at least after Turn Left. Why drag Donna through that as well?
re: Valeyard (or anybody else) - Did you get the impression that River had intially (or was) supposed to meet the Doctor in his 10th incarnation. Maybe it's becaue I knew Tennant was leaving, but I assumed she meant somebody else due to the way she described him. Then to have "Allons-y!"
I figured we might have an answer. 
re: Valeyard (or anybody else) - Did you get the impression that River had intially (or was) supposed to meet the Doctor in his 10th incarnation. Maybe it's becaue I knew Tennant was leaving, but I assumed she meant somebody else due to the way she described him. Then to have "Allons-y!"
I figured we might have an answer.
11-28-08, 07:16 PM
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re: Riley. Yes, but don't you find all this returning to characters and reversing their prior plot points for the sake of new plot as a gimmic? I'd rather they come up with something different rather than feeling forced (?) to reuse old characters. For example, as I said earlier Rose wasn't remotely necessary this season - well at least after Turn Left. Why drag Donna through that as well?
re: Valeyard (or anybody else) - Did you get the impression that River had intially (or was) supposed to meet the Doctor in his 10th incarnation. Maybe it's becaue I knew Tennant was leaving, but I assumed she meant somebody else due to the way she described him. Then to have "Allons-y!" I figured we might have an answer.
re: Valeyard (or anybody else) - Did you get the impression that River had intially (or was) supposed to meet the Doctor in his 10th incarnation. Maybe it's becaue I knew Tennant was leaving, but I assumed she meant somebody else due to the way she described him. Then to have "Allons-y!"
I figured we might have an answer. At least Rose and Martha got a happy ending.
11-29-08, 10:48 AM
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re: Valeyard (or anybody else) - Did you get the impression that River had intially (or was) supposed to meet the Doctor in his 10th incarnation. Maybe it's becaue I knew Tennant was leaving, but I assumed she meant somebody else due to the way she described him. Then to have "Allons-y!" I figured we might have an answer.
I figured we might have an answer. Donna has a return trip scheduled during the '09 special(s).
12-13-08, 11:48 AM
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Watched Journey's End last night on CBC. What a joke. They cut down the episode to fit in a one hour time slot with commercials. They cut out the ending!
If it was anybody's first time watching that episode, I highly recommend that you watch the full version, through whatever means necessary.
If it was anybody's first time watching that episode, I highly recommend that you watch the full version, through whatever means necessary.
12-15-08, 07:10 AM
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Did you ever see S2 of Torchwood? I actually thought the last few episodes of that were the best of the series. Course then they have to go and end up with the plot the way it did. =/
12-19-08, 02:34 PM
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Watched Journey's End last night on CBC. What a joke. They cut down the episode to fit in a one hour time slot with commercials. They cut out the ending!
If it was anybody's first time watching that episode, I highly recommend that you watch the full version, through whatever means necessary.
If it was anybody's first time watching that episode, I highly recommend that you watch the full version, through whatever means necessary.
Canadians with broadband internet connections can go to the CBC website http://www.cbc.ca/doctorwho and watch the full version of Journey's End. It is expected up sometime today (December 13). The version shown on CBC TV was edited down to 44 minutes due to the time slot. The video will not work outside of Canada.
12-25-08, 04:37 PM
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For our friends in the Great White North...Source: http://www.gallifreyone.com/thisweek.php
Anyhoo, just watched The Next Doctor. Cheesy, but David Morrisey was outstanding.
12-25-08, 06:41 PM
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I agree that Morrisey was outstanding. From the bits that had been released, I was sure I would hate him, but about halfway through I started thinking that I would enjoy him as the next doctor.
The special itself was very enjoyable. I loved how they played on classic Who stuff such as the tardis and screwdriver.
The special itself was very enjoyable. I loved how they played on classic Who stuff such as the tardis and screwdriver.
12-26-08, 06:12 AM
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Really enjoyed the xmas special. was expecting to see a doctor changeover but glad it wasn't done at this stage.
Really good story and great characters in this xmas special
had chills when they showed all the past doctors from the info stick
Really good story and great characters in this xmas special
had chills when they showed all the past doctors from the info stick
12-26-08, 02:33 PM
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Ditto.Very enjoyable episode this year. I really haven't liked the X-Mas specials but this one moved at a great pace and the interplay between Tennant & Morrissey was fun.
Looking forward to the next special.
12-26-08, 03:20 PM
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I thought it was pretty good. However, I felt a little cheated. Between the intro segment and the previous "fake" regeneration I feel they are taking advantage of the fans. If the news wasn't so obvious I guess it could just be foreshadowing.
I liked the evil lady when she was just a lady, but she seemed a little over the top once transformed. Besides, there wasn't really any explanation given for why she was able to outsmart the system. That part was a little weak.
I did enjoy the interaction between Morrisey and Tennant though. I agree that at first I thought he was a little obnoxious. I found myself thinking, "Umm...maybe I don't want this guy as my next Doctor." Then I found he grew on me a lot throughout the episode.
I find that Davies is good at writing angst, torment and sadness for the Doctor, but he's not any good at coming up with original story lines. All of his "big" scripts rely on rehashing his own or bringing back stock enemies.
I liked the evil lady when she was just a lady, but she seemed a little over the top once transformed. Besides, there wasn't really any explanation given for why she was able to outsmart the system. That part was a little weak.
I did enjoy the interaction between Morrisey and Tennant though. I agree that at first I thought he was a little obnoxious. I found myself thinking, "Umm...maybe I don't want this guy as my next Doctor." Then I found he grew on me a lot throughout the episode.
I find that Davies is good at writing angst, torment and sadness for the Doctor, but he's not any good at coming up with original story lines. All of his "big" scripts rely on rehashing his own or bringing back stock enemies.
12-27-08, 05:18 AM
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I enjoyed that a lot.
And 'meh' on all the fans out there who're complaining about the giat robot being silly.
Really my only complaint was that it could've been a bit longer to develop the two female characters more.
Between this and the new Wallace & Gromit it was a lovely evenings entertainment indeed.
And 'meh' on all the fans out there who're complaining about the giat robot being silly.
Really my only complaint was that it could've been a bit longer to develop the two female characters more.
Between this and the new Wallace & Gromit it was a lovely evenings entertainment indeed.
12-28-08, 09:46 AM
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Just got done watching it, thought it was pretty good. I absolutely loved the montage of the old Doctors. Don't think I'd want to see Morrisey taking over the role though.