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Doctor Who Story 161 – Dalek

Episode I can’t believe Adam is considered a companion and I have to list him in the tags. It’s in 2012. The future… or so I thought. Damn, it’s now 2021. I’m old. Guards show up and point guns at you, you say to your alien companion “someone’s collecting aliens, that makes you exhibit A.” What a stupid and dangerous thing to say. They don’t know he’s alien. Metaltron is a terrible name. I remember this episode being a huge deal. The Dalek is so sad when he says, “I am alone in the universe.” The guy says that the lock has a billion possible combinations. The Doctor replies that… Read More »Doctor Who Story 161 – Dalek

Doctor Who Story 160 – Aliens of London/World War Three

Aliens of London Another “Previously on…” don’t really want that. Rose should have had a chat with Tegan before she left so that she knew not to expect to be able to get back. This is something that Doctor Who should have addressed a long time ago. The agony of Jackie needing to know where her daughter was for a whole year. I can’t imagine that trauma. Hey it’s Tosh from Torchwood. All fat people are farting bad guys. Are these red barets supposed to be UNIT? UNIT wear blue barets, right? A closeup of the pig was a bad idea. I know this is a kids’ show, but the… Read More »Doctor Who Story 160 – Aliens of London/World War Three

Doctor Who Story 159 – The Unquiet Dead

Episode I am not looking forward to this one. I remember it being the worst of the first season. It was a great decision on the crew of the 2005 show to do a teaser before the credits. It’s nice to get a tense moment with the theme music coming in on top of it. That’s a flimsy coffin. I’d ask for my money back from Sneed. “The stiffs are getting lively again!” is a great line. I never loved Rose, but I do like her sense of wonder. The ghostly vapours actually look better than one would expect. Companions always getting themselves in trouble. The Doctor shouldn’t leave his… Read More »Doctor Who Story 159 – The Unquiet Dead

Doctor Who Story 158 – The End of the World

Episode Oh, we get a “previously on.” Eccleston’s hurt when Rose says, “you think you’re so impressive” is great. Psychic paper makes its debut. The Appearance of the Repeated Meme is really just an animated gif. The giant jukebox being called an iPod is still a great joke. Nice to have someone call out the Doctor on his lack of consent. A suggestion to someone developing the operating system for an observation platform. If something is going to kill any living being, maybe make it require more than one button. Perhaps also have sensors to check if there’s an occupant. There’s the first “bad wolf” mention. Cassandra’s love of purity… Read More »Doctor Who Story 158 – The End of the World

Doctor Who Story 157 – Rose

Episode Hey! It’s time for a new Doc! The quick day in the life is a great way to get to know Rose and she’s our point of entry for so many new fans to Doctor Who. We see Jackie, and learn that Micky is obnoxious in the matter of seconds. We know she’s working a shitty job in retail and hates it. Why is the CEO’s office inside the Hydro locker? My office has one of those and no one but Toronto Hydro has the key, so it would be strange if my boss used that as his office. Oh man, the Doctor’s “RUN!” is one of the great… Read More »Doctor Who Story 157 – Rose

Doctor Who Serial xx – Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death

Well, it’s Steven Moffat’s first time writing Doctor Who. It won’t be his last. And he’ll get much better at it, and then he’ll get much worse at it. Part One The Master is wonderfully moustache twirling. Rowan Atkinson as the Doctor is reminiscent of Pertwee. This might be the genesis of Moffat’s time on Doctor Who, because this anticipating all the traps is very similar of how Capaldi’s Doctor will be. The Master should learn not to team up with the Daleks. It never works. The Master with a walker is the best joke in this. “These corridors all look the same!” Part Two The recap is a bit… Read More »Doctor Who Serial xx – Doctor Who and the Curse of Fatal Death

Doctor Who Story 156 – Doctor Who: The Television Movie

Here it is, the first episode of a new era of Doctor Who. Here it is, the last episode of a new era of Doctor Who. Well for those who don’t know, it was a co-production of Universal, Fox and the BBC. Filmed in Vancouver, BC, this was the first and only full-length televised outing for Paul McGann as the Doctor. He would reprise his role for a short just prior to the 50th anniversary special, and in audio dramas for Big Finish. So the Master was tried on Skaro, I guess by the Daleks. Why would the Daleks grant any request, let alone one involving the Doctor? New TARDIS… Read More »Doctor Who Story 156 – Doctor Who: The Television Movie

Doctor Who Serial xx – Dimensions in Time

Part One Jon Pertwee looks great! I have no idea who this person Pertwee is talking to, but it’s just the intro. Wow, those models of Hartnell and Troughton are terrible. As is this version of the theme, terrible. Tom Baker is great, “the grumpy one and the flautist.” McCoy’s hair is too long, the hippy! Wow, that doesn’t look like 2013. I feel like they’re trying to smoosh in too many lines for too many people. Susan looks good. I forgot how much I hate Peri’s terrible accent. I’m voting for Big Ron. Part Two “We’re helping Children in Need in Crinkly Bottom” wait, what??? Of course, Bessy makes… Read More »Doctor Who Serial xx – Dimensions in Time

Doctor Who Serial 155 – Survival

Well, here we are. This is the final story of the original run of Doctor Who. 26 seasons. In the words of Christopher Eccleston, fantastic! Ups and downs. Highs and lows. I’m gonna rank my Doctors, I think: Patrick Troughton Tom Baker Sylvester McCoy Peter Davison William Hartnell Jon Pertwee Colin Baker So let’s crack into “Survivor!” Part One I’ve known a great kitty who had black fur, and I can assure you, THAT is NOT a kitty cat. How come Ace is from Perivale and not Perry. Military self-defence asshole is an asshole. The Doctor has communication issues. Needs to talk to Ace and not ignore her. That cat… Read More »Doctor Who Serial 155 – Survival

Doctor Who Serial 154 – The Curse of Fenric

Part One That might be a first. Subtitled in Doctor Who. Wow those Naval cadets are useless. Oh look, Nazis. Old television, stop reminding us about modern problems. Ace, you’re stupid! Swimming is great! I miss having a swimming pool. Stupid pandemic, let my building reopen our swimming pool, or make it spring and make my lake melt. Well, I just read an interesting fact from the TARDIS Data Core… A reference to Ace having lost her virginity was removed from the script, as it was felt this was unsuitable for a programme aimed at a family audience. (Ace’s character outline specified that Sabalom Glitz had done the honours.) I can’t believe… Read More »Doctor Who Serial 154 – The Curse of Fenric