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asta77

And For Something Different

Dec 26, 2006 22:09

Doctor Who! I hadn't planned on posting, but since
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gobi_rex December 27 2006, 03:45:50 UTC

Merry belated Christmas, Asta!

Yeah, the plot holes are best left ignored. The ep also dragged a bit, despite the hyper action.

I have to confess something. I really enjoyed watching Ten without Rose.

I also liked that Donna made the observation that the Doctor needs someone to tell him when to stop. Did Rose always get him to? No. But she did make him think about his actions and he needs someone to not let the power go to his head.

Good point.

asta77 December 28 2006, 00:20:13 UTC

The episode was about fifteen minutes longer than usual and it felt like it. With all of Donna's screeching at the beginning I feared there was no actual plot, just the Doctor trying to get her to the church on time, or close to it.

I must confess I didn't miss Rose. ;) It dawned on me after I finished watching the ep that Rose is like Kara for me. I definitely do not dislike her and I believe she was/is an important part of the show, but I'm not enamored with the character.

blondeheroine December 27 2006, 04:13:15 UTC

I got your card today! It actually came earlier, but I didn't get to my grandmother's until today. I will definitely have the card translated. :p

asta77 December 28 2006, 00:21:16 UTC

Just don't believe what WIS tells you about Lee/Kara. ;-)

beccatoria December 27 2006, 08:01:11 UTC

...I think maybe she reminded him of Mel. Don't know who Mel is? That's okay. You don't want to *shudder*

And yes, it was the swiss cheese of plots. The more I hear the more I think the ten minutes I missed due to international family telephone calls really WOULDN'T have explained anything.

asta77 December 28 2006, 00:26:55 UTC

No clue who Mel is and don't bother explaining! ;)

Honestly, I was still trying to piece together the plot after watching and I just couldn't. Unfortunately, I think they just wanted a redux of last year and put on a Christmas themed ep that also served as a bridge to a new dynamic and an actual plot that made sense didn't seem so important. And, was it just me, or did Spiderwoman remind you of the bone eater in Farscape's 'Bone to Be Wild'?

I still owe you an e-mail, don't I? D'Oh!

elisi December 27 2006, 08:36:58 UTC

The Doctor being merciless.
Oh me too! I *loved* that moment - quite possibly my favourite out of the whole hour (except his quiet grieving for Rose).

I also liked that Donna made the observation that the Doctor needs someone to tell him when to stop.
Or as Doyle once put it:

"It's about letting them into your heart. It's not about saving lives; it's about saving souls. Hey, possibly your own in the process."

asta77 December 28 2006, 00:30:15 UTC

I have to go back and check out Doyle's post. As much as I'm a spoilerwhore when it comes to 'Galactica' I tend to skip being spoilled for other shows. ;)

I have to say I love Tennant more when he plays the darker aspects of the Doctor's character. Then again, that's why I love the characters I do, struggling with their personal demons and darker impulses.

elisi December 28 2006, 07:38:14 UTC

I have to go back and check out Doyle's post.
*blinks* I was quoting Doyle from AtS ('City Of...' specifically). Also meant to add this comment re. Cordy:

"You've made a good choice. She'll provide a connection to the world. She's got a very humanizing influence."

Which is The Doctor and his companion(s) in a nutshell!

onlyoot December 27 2006, 15:05:28 UTC

Hoorah! Your card got there! (wow thats slow mail)

asta77 December 28 2006, 00:31:57 UTC

The delay could have been due to the wacky weather here. I wouldn't be surprised if the postal service took it on a side trip through Denver. ;p