She's terse. I can be terse. Once in flight school, I was laconic.

Wash ,'War Stories'


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.

Marvel superheroes are discussed over at the MCU thread.

Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.

Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.

This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.


§ ita § - Mar 06, 2009 9:11:14 am PST #7126 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Being Human question: Did Owen get captured for food? Was that him with shorter hair who appeared to Annie in episode 6 to plead for the ones still living?

Mitchell wasn't really the brightest of them, was he? I couldn't help but hearing "Turn two--the rest are food" throughout most of the vampire sales pitch.


sj - Mar 06, 2009 9:15:16 am PST #7127 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Reaper: I didn't mind Sock too much in this episode, but some growth would be nice. I would have rather they had been able to keep the apartment. It wasn't a bad episode, but I was expecting something more exciting after last season's finale. I want an explanation for why Sam would come home after being away for so long and not check up on his mother. As far as he knows his dad is still dead and mom is a widow.


beekaytee - Mar 06, 2009 9:20:48 am PST #7128 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

Being Human: ita, I had the same pyramid scheme thought.

The one who came to plead for the others was the one who spoke in the 'pantry' when they found it. In other words not Owen. Who, it turns out really screwed his own pooch with the sudden truth telling. Did serve him totally right. He ought to have had a lot more screaming and suffering. But I'm fairly certain we havn't seen the last of him.

My favorite character was Josie. Bless her wise and pragmatic heart. It was beautiful when Mitchell was mourning her with the blood still on his mouth.

I was not at all surprised but was super creeped out when the kid walked up out of the Tube. I'd have thought his mother was a smart as Josie, but I guess not. That simple, "I'm hungry" gave me the chills.

OH! And George!! How much do I love," This doesn't deny my humanity. It proves it." Awesome. Though I thought the resolution of that particular baddie was a bit anti-climatic, given the build up.

I'm looking forward to the next batch of eps to see how all those consequences play out.


§ ita § - Mar 06, 2009 9:38:22 am PST #7129 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Being Human: I should have waited until the end of the ep to ask the Owen question, evidently. That cleared that right up. The person that his doctor placed a call to--Jarrett? Is that a new name?

Also, my audio went a bit wonky when Annie asked Mitchell why she could suddenly do [blank]. He answers that it's because she turned down death. Do you remember what newfound power she was wondering about?

George is a cutie. I did wonder if Nina was going to kill herself in that last shot, after she revealed the scratches, though.

I agree with you on the anti-climactic thing. There wasn't a sense of proportion to that resolution.

I assume we're to assume that Mitchell's judgment was tainted at the time he suggested turning the kid, but, like you--I thought the mother was going to turn him down. How do you transpose the drug addiction metaphor onto a kid properly? Can't turn out well.

Speaking of British sff, has anyone seen "No Heroics?" [trailer]. Can't decide if I want to bother obtaining it. The friend who sent me the link said it reminded her of us in university, which can't be a compliment.


beekaytee - Mar 06, 2009 12:49:10 pm PST #7130 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

Hrm. I need to rewatch...Not sure about Jarrett. But I'm pretty sure Annie's new power was being able to be seen/touched. She could fight at the funeral home, right ?

Yeah, the addiction metaphor never seems to work with kids (See Interview with a Vampire et. al) but now we can have the Angelesque "I'm evil because you made me!" thing like the girl, only with extra added angst for Mitchell.

I didn't have the same thought about Nina killing herself, though I can totally see why you'd say that. But now, I'm thinking that GuywhoplayedShakespeare on the Doctor can come back with even MORE I want a family yearning if Nina and George make it.

The Herrick thing bugged because he'd been made out to be the baddest of the baddies, but wait, no there is an even bigger secret conspiracy and his downfall basically consisted of Were!George batting him down and taking a bite. I wanted more drama, especially after George's awesome speech.

As for No Heroics...sort of Human!Tick splicing, eh? There are 6 or 7 eps on serf, so I'll give it a go, but I can't imagine enjoying it half as much.


Typo Boy - Mar 06, 2009 1:51:06 pm PST #7131 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Has "Being Human" been playing in the U.S. and I missed it.


§ ita § - Mar 06, 2009 2:22:18 pm PST #7132 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

No, it hasn't.


Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 06, 2009 3:06:49 pm PST #7133 of 30001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Although some people have reported being able to access it on the BBC website despite not being in the UK.


quester - Mar 06, 2009 5:11:48 pm PST #7134 of 30001
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

I am so over these male enhancement commercials on SciFi!


JenP - Mar 06, 2009 5:47:23 pm PST #7135 of 30001

Ha! Bill and Laura getting stoned. Yeah, you can tell they're (eta: the writers) getting in all their just for kicks stuff now.