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Doctor Who - Season 5 (2010)
Grasshopper:
--- Quote from: Bobulus on May 03, 2010, 09:54:56 am ---Anyway, I feel like both the actor and the writing are a lot sharper this season, and I'm enjoying the hell out of it! :D
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Agreed. The writing in this new series has definitely gone up several notches. I'd stopped watching Dr Who primarily because the stories were often so lame. It had also become a bit too touchy feely for my taste. But I haven't missed an episode of the new series so far.
The improved writing quality is almost certainly down to the fact that Steven Moffat has now taken over as head writer and producer. Most of the good recent episodes were written by him.
As far as the new Doctor is concerned, I initially thought he was far too young, and I still feel that to a degree. But I have to say he's far better than I expected him to be. Obviously he's nowhere near as good as Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker were but I think I'd give him the edge over David Tennant.
I'm also really liking Karen Gillan as the Doctor's new companion. I think she could potentially be the best companion since Louise Jameson, and anyone who remembers Leela will know that's high praise indeed. ;D
Paladin:
Wow, I thought the writing of these new episodes had gone downhill not up. I particularly thought that 'Victory of the Daleks' was one of the worst episodes I've seen in a long time. I thought the central plot was laughable, and without giving anything away, so was just about everything else that happened in that episode.
The original show was supposed to be for kids. I thought the Ecclestone/Tennant episodes seemed targeted to a more adult audience, and the newest season seems like it's going back to appeal more to kids. Don't get me wrong, I've watched the Sarah Jane Adventures which are definately aimed for the younger crowd, and I will say that the writing is better than a lot of the 'adult' crap here in the US. I just haven't been 'pulled in' yet.
I don't have a problem with Matt Smith, it just seems to me that so far (I've only seen the first 3 episodes) the stories have been lacking.
I've still got hope and although I don't have my own Tardis, I won't be selling my Dr. Who pinball machine any time soon!
Ond:
What a tasty thread! (makes great reading in my lunch break) Yeah the new Daleks episode hmmm :dunno at least it was good to see Daleks again! :)
I grew up with Doctor Who from about Jon Pertwee as the doctor I guess. Jon/Tom years had to be the best. Was it just me or were the Jon Pertwee series the scariest? (from the point of view of an 8 y/o) Cybermen used to scare me shitless :laugh2: them and Davros! I can't resist, I'm gonna throw it out there, who was the hottest Dr Who companion? (this time from the point of view of a 15 y/o hormone tripping lad) I say Leela wins hands down. Rather odd discussion earlier in this thread.
falcon NL:
Well im completely new to the doctor!
They dont air that amazing show here in the Netherlands! But untill this point i loved every single episode, not the mention Emy is really good looking :laugh: I love it any i would hate to see this doctor go, because i believe he is doing a amazing job!
Epyx:
--- Quote ---I can't resist, I'm gonna throw it out there, who was the hottest Dr Who companion? (this time from the point of view of a 15 y/o hormone tripping lad) I say Leela wins hands down.
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Agree with Leela and I will throw Nyssa in there as well ;)
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