Watching the episode "Rose" right now! Fun.
I didn't create the troll. I didn't date the troll. In fact I hate the troll. I helped deflate the troll-- All done.
Willow ,'Potential'
Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon
A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
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Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.
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Nora Deirdre - Nov 23, 2013 12:57:54 pm PST #23919 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Tom Scola - Nov 23, 2013 1:31:50 pm PST #23920 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Also, Smith seems like he's a much weaker actor when he's next to Tennant and Hurt.
Tom Scola - Nov 23, 2013 1:32:32 pm PST #23921 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Also, also, why are we whitefonting?
Frankenbuddha - Nov 23, 2013 2:23:13 pm PST #23922 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I loved it. I do wish they had been able to get over CE's reluctance but I'll take John Hurt as a substitute, shaky premise and all, if needed.
Dana - Nov 23, 2013 2:24:58 pm PST #23923 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
It was sweet. I'm sure long-time Who fans caught lots of stuff I missed.
Frankenbuddha - Nov 23, 2013 2:29:46 pm PST #23924 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
The end credits rocked with each of the Doctors coming forth. It's a shame Peter Cushing never got to play a real Doctor, cause he would have been awesome. (random thoughts).
Tom Scola - Nov 23, 2013 4:53:13 pm PST #23925 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Peter Davidson, Sylvester McCoy, and Colin Baker. Pretty funny. I like how Davidson's kids are watching from behind the sofa.
Jessica - Nov 23, 2013 4:56:40 pm PST #23926 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Oh, that was wonderful. Should have been locked indeed, you cheeky bastards.
John Hurt is fine, but I would have enjoyed it a lot more with Eccleston.
I missed Eccleston too, but for this story, wouldn't he have replaced David Tennant?
As someone who's been grumbling about the New Who Doctors getting progressively younger, I thought this ep clarified a lot about why he would regenerate into progressively less mature versions of himself, and why this next time around he'll finally be ready to be a grown-up again.
Nora Deirdre - Nov 23, 2013 5:07:39 pm PST #23927 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I just wanted to see the end of the Hurt-Eccleston regeneration. You could see the eyes, but it would have been cool to get an actual cameo.
ETA:
As someone who's been grumbling about the New Who Doctors getting progressively younger, I thought this ep clarified a lot about why he would regenerate into progressively less mature versions of himself, and why this next time around he'll finally be ready to be a grown-up again.
Also yes.
Jessica - Nov 23, 2013 5:08:59 pm PST #23928 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Did anyone else wonder, given how similar the retro-fitted fate of Gallifrey is to the fate of the planet Krikkit - is being sealed in a pocket universe of frozen time something all BBC writers are secretly afraid of?