Saturday, October 07, 2006

Doctor Who: Season 2 So Far

Christmas Invasion:
Most post-regeneration stories have the new guy (in this case David Tennant) run around acting weird, but Tennant sleeps through most of the episode, leaving 80% of the show to a weak supporting cast. But when the Doctor is revived (by tea of course) Tennant gives a great performance and shows a darker side of the Doctor. (Finally!) If I overlook that whole hand business, I'd give it a C.

New Earth:
Zombies on Doctor Who? This is almost as bad as the farting aliens. Almost. There's nothing spectacular about this episode, and it feels like it should have been in season one. B-

Tooth and Claw:
The worst thing about this episode is that it's so been-done-before. The Doctor lands in the wrong time. Aliens want to take over the British government via Queen Victoria. And a monster that kills off half the supporting cast. What doesn't help is that neither Tennant or Piper seem to be taking the episode seriously. Why should I? C-

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