I'll start: DOCTOR WHO 4.1-the awesomeness
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UPDATED: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 21:07
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With everyone making a big deal about the final season of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, I guess it's a little understandable that the new season of DOCTOR WHO doesn't get much attention, especially since they debuted on the exact same day.
Finally got around to watching it, and loved it. I think of all the various premieres, this was the funniest. Donna was far less annoying than when she was in the second Xmas special, and I loved the whole "Sleepless in Seattle" bit of her and The Doctor missing each other. And when they finally do see each other, the silent interaction was the funniest bit in the whole episode. The whole weight loss/fat babies angle that was going on was a nice little bit of satire, and Donna's home life and the relationship with her granddad was a nice, poignant break in the screwball tone of the ep. And the moments between her and The Doctor really show how much they've changed in a year and that they really do make a good team.
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Of course, the real shocker and surprise was Rose appearing in the last minutes and then fading away. This obviously is the set up for the season long mystery this year, and it's a real doozy. I've heard that a future ep isn't going to have The Doctor in it at all and will just be the three Companions. So I'm eager to see how it'll all play out.
The only thing I didn't like was the new version of the theme song. It didn't have the "bum-bum-bum", electronic throb that made it so memorable.
So, anyone else psyched over the new season of DOCTOR WHO, or are we all just watching GALACTICA?
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You're not the only one psyched about this but unfortunately we don't get the new season until April 18th.
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I totally agree with you i thought it was awesome, i loved the idea of the fat babies thing and im so pleased they made Donna less irritating. I got a little frusttrated with the keep missing each other thing after a while but i loved when they did spot each other was brilliantly done.
I also agree with you on the theme tune thing. I really wish they wouldn't change it that tiny amount every season, i liked the first one the best.
But still a great start to a new season
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Originally posted by singate:
You're not the only one psyched about this but unfortunately we don't get the new season until April 18th.
*sigh* Yeah. Plus I haven't even seen all of season 3 yet. It's finally out on DVD so I'm Netflixing my way through it.
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I want an adipose...they were so damn cute. I think they are going to end up as stress toys or something.
I thought they were going to do a Langford with CT as the companion, but it actually works. ( I got badly over-excited during the whole episode, especially that last scene.) I still think Dr Who is a step above Torchwood, though there were moments in the last series that were bearable.
Looking forward to the Christie episode myself. Though from the glimpses of the Roman episode, I would say someone's been watching Pan's Labyrinth....
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Definitely not liking the new theme music. But I suppose it was going to happen sooner or later.
Doctor Who was certainly awesome for me, but for a somewhat different reason. For those of you that are Torchwood fans (and have seen the season finale), you know what reason I'm referring to. Was very glad to have a chance to laugh. They couldn't have planned things better, putting DW on the day after Torchwood ended.
With the scheduled appearances at the end of the series, this season has me very excited. And I must say, I'm actually starting to like Donna. I'd been dreading the start of this season for that very reason, but it looks like things are gonna turn out okay.
ETA: And as long as we're talking about the opening song, look here for a very creative use of the music: http://webfeedcentral.com/DeanGray6/02_Dean_Gray_-_Dr_Who_on_Holiday.m
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I'll be rewatching on Sci-fi channel, but I also have to watch sooner when I can....
and I LOVED every single thing about the start to the new season,
of course I loved Donna's snarky attitude in 'Runaway Bride', but I love her even more now that they've given her some vulnerability...
She is a great foil for the Doctor, and I know they will really be able to bring the comedy to the show.
Doctor Who is able to do comedy w/the excitement much like Joss does in all his shows, much like no one else ever really manages to do.
I think that this will be a GREAT season!
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I keep missing out on this, I see random episodes here and there and enjoy it emensly, and tell myself I'm gunna start watching it... then... I... forget 
Guess I should rent whole series and watch 'em all, then start viewing the new season :)
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Originally posted by BrownCoat2007:
Guess I should rent whole series and watch 'em all, then start viewing the new season :)
start by renting series 1, with Christopher Eccelston as Doctor Who #9... that introduces Rose....
it is nice to watch it all in order if possible
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