Yes! I'm so glad someone else sees River as a complete Mary-Sue. I didn't mind her so much in the finale for some reason, but that plus the rest of her appearances? Ick. I will say I've been iffy about Amy this whole season, but the finale redeemed her. Except for the last ten minutes which pushed me firmly into the hating category.
I'm sure there must be more of us out there! You're right, she was marginally less awful in the finale, but that's quite possibly only because the focus wasn't really on her during it, but rather on the plot.
What was it about the last ten minutes that turned you against Amy so much? Or do you mean River?
Sorry, I was jumping topics slightly since you'd also talked about Amy. It was just... we'd seen her really care about Rory, and even grow a bit during the finale, but it felt like once we got to her wedding and she started remembering the Doctor that she just reverted to how she'd been before, undoing any growth she'd had. I don't know, I'll have to watch that bit again later to articulate it better, but it just made me want to throw up my hands and give up.
As for River... we'll see. Maybe next season will be better. But the whole "I'm so mysterious and I can top the Doctor!" for me was old within the first five minutes of her first appearance. At least with the finale she was more focused on getting things done, than playing with the Doctor.
Hmm, I can see what you mean with Amy. It didn't bother me too much; I guess I see it as she'll always fancy the Doctor, and obviously care about him, but she has made her choice and it's Rory she's in love with. I don't know. She'll never be a favourite with me, but I'll reserve my hate for River.
I have a horrible feeling that next series re: River could be even worse, since she says 'this is where everything changes'. (Also, recycling Torchwood lines?) But, we can always hope. I don't think they'll be able to get away with us actually seeing the Doctor married off to someone, so hopefully that will help divert some of what we fear.
but it felt like once we got to her wedding and she started remembering the Doctor that she just reverted to how she'd been before, undoing any growth she'd had.
That kiss line, I think, was over-the-top and had made any marginal liking I had (read: .0001%) flee. ("You may definitely kiss the bride.") Because it's your wedding. Even joking, you don't say that sort of thing with the husband right there. *shakes head*
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What was it about the last ten minutes that turned you against Amy so much? Or do you mean River?
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As for River... we'll see. Maybe next season will be better. But the whole "I'm so mysterious and I can top the Doctor!" for me was old within the first five minutes of her first appearance. At least with the finale she was more focused on getting things done, than playing with the Doctor.
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I have a horrible feeling that next series re: River could be even worse, since she says 'this is where everything changes'. (Also, recycling Torchwood lines?) But, we can always hope. I don't think they'll be able to get away with us actually seeing the Doctor married off to someone, so hopefully that will help divert some of what we fear.
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That kiss line, I think, was over-the-top and had made any marginal liking I had (read: .0001%) flee. ("You may definitely kiss the bride.") Because it's your wedding. Even joking, you don't say that sort of thing with the husband right there. *shakes head*
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