Doctor Who, Season Two Discussion

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SERYN

Monday, April 17, 2006 11:52 AM

Yeah, I vaguely remember that, plus in all of her interviews she always at pains to remind people that acting was her first love.

Yeah, when I first heared abvout the casting I was dubious, but I didn't care 'cause one of my favorite brit actors was playing the Doc (Chris). Funny how now shes making his absence bearable...

No, I thought the episode was brilliant. We laughed, we jumped, we made chav jokes, and were totally out done by their own,we cheered, at one point we crossed our legs and sucked air in through our teeth in pained empathy

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yup, the zip thingying scene - David Tennant, Balls of Solid Asbestos.

My biggest problems with it were the faint wiff of tritenes. Clone zombies cured with a shower and a hug?
Last time there was an armie of the half dead ill people advancing on Dr Who et al, it was solved just as quickly, but in a manner that did make sense, it had that ring of authenticity to it (i'm referring to the medical nano thingies in the 1st season WW2 eps.)

And in my mind the whole time was, its Doctor who, bog it down with absolute scientific authenticity and it looses some of what makes it Who.

But now I cant help thinking, yeah, these are all really talented writers, they've proved that they can relsove issues in satisfying and credulous ways, so shouldn't we be expecting more from them? (especially seeing as they are one of our brightest hopes for encouraging decent telly.)

But no, on the whole, I loved it, It didn't feel quite like a season opener should, but Tennant and Piper were superb, it was funny and action packed and that bit

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where Rose-as-Cassandra snogs the Doctor, and that little surprised/shocked/turned on noise he makes afterwards (which was surprising and pitch perfect)could rival (please forgive me the blasphemy) any 'Huh' noise our dear Captain has ever uttered

Now, next week. Queen Vicky, Ninjas, Werewolves and a whole helluva lot else besides - I cannot wait.

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NEEDY

Monday, April 17, 2006 1:28 PM

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Its worth pointing out that Billy didn’t start out as a musician (and I use the term loosely, sorry I‘ll try and repress a muso rant) she started out as an actress. She did an advert for a pop magazine where she played the part of a pop star, and some genius thought “hmmm, maybe life should imitate fiction”.

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Well I didn't know that. Just goes to show you learn something new everyday

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FLETCH2

Monday, April 17, 2006 2:03 PM

I think it also needs to be said here that this is an early evening show targeted at family viewing (ie can be shown to relatively small children.) That alone means that nothing worse than hide-behind-the-sofa scary is ever going to be shown and while that doesn't nescessarily mean a happy ending evry week, shower-and-a-hug is likely to be a good resolution for the age range.

RPLACKETT

Monday, April 17, 2006 2:29 PM

I really liked DT, a bit more rambling and talkative then the moody Dr. no.9 but with flashes of 'im a 900 year immortal just shut up and listen' that spiced his performance up no end.

As other people have said Ms Piper was very good throught.

The ending was a bit trite and Dr Who like .. but then this IS Doctor Who so I dont really see a problem ;]

The visuals were a lot better then the season opener last year, on a par with 'the end of the world' which is nice to see. Lets hope thay keep things going. Back in victoriana next episode for some kick ass monk action and warewolves, I for one can't wait.

Also the beeb is reporting 8 million viewers, making it the top program on Sat night, and probably all weekend.

HAZE

Monday, April 17, 2006 4:50 PM

For anyone interested there is a commentary for this episode up on the official BBC website.

I’m looking forward to “School Reunion” personally, finally we will find out if Anthony Head is playing the Master or not.

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J6NGO1977

Tuesday, April 18, 2006 12:55 PM

I reallyed enjoyed. I like David Tenant. A typical quirky Dr. That episode was great and when Zoe Wannamaker was jumping from body to body that made me laugh so much. Good saturday evening TV. About time!

VERASNEWOWNER

Wednesday, April 19, 2006 12:40 PM

I liked it, yes the ending was the usual cliche type thing, but thats the charm it still holds.

I think Tennant will do a good job, i really have faith in him to do what Chris never gave himself a chance to do.

The acting was great, Billie was fantastic as Rose and Cassandra. Especially after she sees her again;

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Rose: "But thats... Cassandra"
Cassandra: "Peekaboo"
Rose: "But i saw you die"
Cassandra: "That part of me was taken from the front, this part however, was taken from the back"
Rose: "Ahhh, so your talkin' outa your ars..."

And the disinfection scene was great.

TALK POWDER, Anyone?

Billie, ohhh yes, Billie. I also remember her pop career, im her age so when that was all around, i heard it all, my little cousin had her songs on 'Cassette'.

Speaking of Chris Evans, that ginger dig in the xmas invasion had me in stitches.

The Doc: "How do i look? Am i sexy? One thing... Am.. i.. ginger?"
Rose: "No"
The Doc: "Ahhhh, why couldnt i have been ginger, ive always wanted to be ginger."

I cant wait for School Reunion. I just like the idea of catching up with his past, very interesting.

I actually wrote a fanfic about the 11th doctor (Whos looks and characteristics i based upon a very young Timothy Dalton with long hair

) meeting up with a much older Mel (Bonnie Langford) when he, alone, lands the tardis in 2012. He lands just the see a certain event in an area of scotland. After wandering around for a bit, taking in the sights, and, in a wierd mirror of School Reunions trailer, Mel follows him and confronts him at an castle ruin in scotland. She basically shouts "DOCTOR" over the length of a twenty foot castle wall.

He turns around, brushes his hair out his face and looks at her. "It is you" she says to him, "Youre the doctor."
"Mel?" he replies. "How did you know who i was, ive changed a lot since you left, four times in actual fact. How did you know?"
"Only you would park a bright blue police box on the edge of a cliff in scotland and hope it would go un-noticed" she replies.

ROBINHOOD

Wednesday, April 19, 2006 2:14 PM

Haven't read all the other posts in detail yet, but although I thought the script was very good,& very funny, I think the story let it down. It all felt a little childish to me and the ending was a bit of a stinker.
One more point, those effects at the beginning were laughable, yet the effects in next weeks show look quite impressive.....?
Tennant's good enough as the new doctor, I just hope the storylines don't descend into kids TV territory.

NEEDY

Wednesday, April 19, 2006 2:33 PM

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One more point, those effects at the beginning were laughable, yet the effects in next weeks show look quite impressive.....?

I'd have to agree that the effects didn't look that good

Here's hoping that the reason for it is they're saving money for a special effects filled blockbuster season finale

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J6NGO1977

Wednesday, April 19, 2006 8:23 PM

I gather you mean the future earth with all the flying cars etc? You gotta remember Dr Who has not got the budget or time to create LOTR or Star Wars quality CGI. It takes alot of man hours to create 'none' CGI looking graphics. it's done very well in Firefly by pulling the focus and 'shaky' cam however as you know there is not that many CGI sfx in Firefly (Pilot and Train Job have probably used the most out of the whole series) and we all know that does not matter 1 bit or effect the extremly high standard.

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