School Reunion/The Girl in the Fireplace:
These two episodes have two things in common: 1.) They're better than the previous episodes and 2.)both have the Doctor as more of a love interest. I thought we learned from the McGann movie that kissing compassions was a no-no. Reunion features the return of Sarah Jane Smith and K9, and I wish the villains were from the old series, because the whole "My Teachers Are Aliens" thing was lame. Fireplace, on the other hand, had a plot that was original and strange enough to belong to the Who canon, if it wasn't for the overly-sentimental tone of the episode. B each.
Rise of the Cyberman Pt.1
This is my favorite episode so far. Even though it still takes place on (parallel) London, Earth, Tennant's Doctor is less the glib tourist the new Doctors usually are, and acts more like, well, the Doctor. He's pensive, barks at his companions, and much more reserved. Maybe this has to do with the fact that the episodes directed by veteran Whoian Graeme Harper. The villian, bound in a wheelchair, seeks immortality and is more believable than the Werewolf Monks and the Cat Nurses put together. Despite a dull cliffhanger, I can't wait until next week. B+
Saturday, October 28, 2006
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-
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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