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Doctor Who: The Stolen Earth
I have to post about this one because it too was excellent.
I was disappointed that it was Daleks again, but it was a great ride anyway.
Harriet is the hero. I love her. We didn't actually see her die either, though the Daleks did say "exterminate". Perhaps she has something else up her sleeve from the Copper Foundation. We can hope.
I love Wilfred too. Good idea about the paint gun; pity it didn't work.
I admit to shouting "Dalek Caaaaaaaaan!"
What the hell does the gratuitous Dawkins know about astronomy though?
The Rose and Doctor reunion scene was so bad, I have to think it was deliberate parody. I was yelling "Heeeathcliiiff! Caaathyyy!" and cheered the Dalek when it intervened. Sorry. I was actually glad to see Rose though and was rather sorry for her when she was excluded from the group chat. But seeing everyone else? That is just beyond cool.
I knew who Davros was because I have seen pictures. I am wondering if there is Master-ness in the next ep because of the dadadada dadadada beat in a couple of places, particularly including Davros's metal hand. Probably coincidence though. And does Dalek Caan's rescue of Davros mean that there is hope for the Doctor doing something about Gallifrey?
As for the incipient regeneration, I thought they weren't having DW next year because of Tennant being with the RSC. If they're going ahead with someone else, kudos to RTD et al for keeping that completely secret. However I think the Hand in the Jar will influence the regeneration somehow, but if so, it seems a bit sad for the Doctor to lose a life without gaining a new body when he has so few left.
And what is Donna? The younger Shadow Proclamation woman said that she was 'something new'. Thought: was it her hand that picked up the Master's ring? Surely not. I like my Donna and Harriet--I know some people think it might have been her--the way they are: humans at their best. Anyway, Harriet doesn't wear red nail polish and Donna is unlikely to have been outside London. Still, who knows what will happen next week? I can't wait! I think this is the best finale yet.
These Daleks seem to have more personality than most. Favourite quotes:
"We hate UNIT."
"Yes. We know who you are."
"Daleks do not accept apologies" (the winner)
Favourite comment from a viewer, ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif){kind=small}
kalypso_v:
"The Daleks now insist on a massed choir to accompany all their invasions, and they don't sing. So they've got to capture loads of potential singers and test their voices to find the perfect backing group." Bwahahaha!
Please do not spoil me with rumours or leaks about the next episode or season.
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I wholeheartedly recommend watching "Genesis of the Daleks," by the way, not just because it gives you the backstory on Davros, but because it's an excellent episode... and one with a lot of implications for the whole Time War thing.
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About the regeneration: I really don't think it matters one whit to the Doctor that he doesn't get a new body, in fact I think that might come as a bit of a relief. However, the PTB would have to be out of their minds to throw away a possible actor change if they didn't absolutely have to.
Also, I need a good Doctor icon. Don't have a single one just yet.
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I have that ep on my list. I'll have to see if I can buy it.
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It's quite amusing that the regeneration thing - which originated to enable people to move on - now becomes a tool for people to stay!
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I know what we'll be watching tonight!
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Do you have some good UNIT recs? From what I've heard of the Brig, I know I'd love him.
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For an aging but utterly marvelous Brigadier, I'd recommend the 7th Doctor story "Battlefield"... but it doesn't seem to be out yet either.
So, let's see... Maybe "The Silurians?" It's a bit slow-moving as I recall -- not surprising, as it's 7 episodes -- and I imagine the story elements that made it something of a favorite of mine way back when are much less surprising or impressive by new series standards. But I'm sure it's worth watching, regardless, and as a bonus, it also features a somewhat young Paul Darrrow. And the ending... could provoke a few interesting compare-and-contrast discussions with certain new series issues, actually.
Then again, it might not be a bad idea to start with "The Spearhead from Space," Pertwee's first story and the start of the UNIT era of Who (although not their first introduction). That would have the added benefit of giving you a bit of backstory on the Autons, which you'll already be familiar with from "Rose," although I suppose it has the disadvantage of following on from "The War Games" in ways that might be confusing if you don't know the details of the Two-Three regeneration.
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Oddly enough,
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"The War Games" is interesting, but it's really, really slow.
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Yeah, it's like 10 parts or something. :-P
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I have also seen a Quantum Leap ep with baby Tom Paris and Bree Van De Kamp in it! :-D
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I wonder how the Kaleds reproduce. There are no woman. Perhaps they're all clones.
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I didn't like Rose being excluded from the chat either, but I guess they were keeping her hidden until the end. Plenty of laughs, references and I can't wait until next weekend
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Yes, I was wondering that. I suppose it's not unlikely that the fictional BBC would just use the bst-known scientist that they could get hold of, though. Which may well be what happened with the real RTD making the choice. Or perhaps thwy tried for Stephen Hawking and he wasn't available.
At least Dawkins has a DW connection. He is (or at least was - I don't know if they're still together) married to Lalla Ward.
There's no regular series next year, and the unavailability of DT was given as a reason for that (I'm not sure that it was given as the only one). They are doing three specials next year, though.
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If the UK media is anything like the US media, this is all too plausible, really.
Although it would have been way more fun to see him speculating on the evolutionary history of the Daleks or something. Heh. Maybe he could have explained to Davros why his theory that he was accelerating the evolution of the Kaled race was full of crap. :)
Or perhaps thwy tried for Stephen Hawking and he wasn't available.
I think he just likes Dawkins, plus his Who connection a) is cool, and b) probably rendered him more likely to say yes. :)
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Ooo, who do you think's going to die?
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I hope Wilfred survives, but he may not want to without Donna. Living with her mother must be a nightmare, though there's the allotment and his telescope.
I can't see them killing off any more of Torchwood or Sarah Jane and her son, as they need them for their series. I expect a big headcount otherwise though. It's traditional for these finales now. ;-)
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I don't know. Can't wait for Saturday ^^
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[Edit] You know, they could really kill the Doctor because they have The Hand In The Jar. :-P
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Hmm...you make a fair point.
Damn, the suspense is killing me! Roll on the weekend!
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