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Doctor Who Story 187 – Utopia/The Sound of Drums/Last of the Time Lords

Utopia Jack gripping onto the TARDIS screaming “DOCTOR!” Is great. Chantho is a terrible concept. David Tennant’s gleeful smile at the thought of exploring this world is the best. I love Martha and Jack together. Still using projectile weapons at the end of the universe. The Professor seems to recognize the TARDIS. The Doctor can be angry, too angry. God, the flashing of Y-A-N-A is horrible. I really like Derek Jacobi as the Master. The Sound of Drums I don’t think Russell Davies understands how parliamentary democracies work. John Simm’s scowl face is perfection. The comical time bomb attached to the TV is so Looney Tunes. That was a lot… Read More »Doctor Who Story 187 – Utopia/The Sound of Drums/Last of the Time Lords

Doctor Who Story 186 – Blink

That is the best opening of Doctor Who history, I think. Though it’s also the best episode, too. “I love old things, they make me feel sad.” “What’s good about sad?” “It’s happy for deep people.” That is the stupidest thing anyone’s ever said, and of course it’s written by Moffatt. The creepy moving weeping angel, between shots is so great. The Doctor on the DVD is great, and the guy in the video shop telling the screen “go to the police, you stupid woman!” I’m surprised that Sally is able to get into the police garage without an officer. It’s convenient he lives until after he leaves. I love… Read More »Doctor Who Story 186 – Blink

Doctor Who Story 185 – Human Nature/The Family of Blood

Human Nature This story starts so well! How bold of a lady to ask the Doctor out. It’s 1913, know your place, Matron! Matron, Martha’s a physician, she might know more. There’s something about this story that really feels like 1980s Doctor Who. Creepy looking dude is about to get creepy. “I said hello,” could you be any more British? I think the drawings are the first time we knew for sure that the TV movie was considered canon and Paul McGann was the Doctor. Ugh, little girl with balloons. I love his parents being Sidney and Verity. Creepy guy is so creepy! The Family of Blood The Doctor ringing… Read More »Doctor Who Story 185 – Human Nature/The Family of Blood

Doctor Who Story 184 – 42

I just noticed as the Doctor fixes Martha’s mobile phone that she has a landline. I feel bad for Martha’s mother. Wow, this is a boring episode. Not as bad as I remembered, but so so so boring.

Doctor Who Story 183 – The Lazarus Experiment

Don’t touch Martha’s undies. You’re an asshole, Doctor. Martha has more than proven herself. Creepy dude creeping. “Do you think I’d spend another lifetime with you?” Wow dude. Martha’s mother should be concerned by the Doctor. This episode is better than I remembered. Not great, but not so terrible. Tee hee, he reversed the polarity. How did playing the organ save the world? We’re half way through the season and Martha’s only now a companion.

Doctor Who Story 182 – Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks

Daleks in Manhattan Oh, those New York accents. Are the pigs related to the ones from the Slitheen episode? Pretty rude to walk through a community and talk about the people as if they aren’t there. *gasp* There are Daleks! This is my favourite “Manhattan” story… Panels of Dalek bumps. Evolution of the Daleks Aww, I liked Solomon. “Never waste time with a hug.” Oh Doctor, you’ve never been more wrong. Oh the Frankensteinian dropping of the bodies from the ceiling. Now, do they remember their military training from World War I? Or were they injected with Dalek military training altered for a human form. I want a Dalek gun,… Read More »Doctor Who Story 182 – Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks

Doctor Who Story 181 – Gridlock

The Doctor is a jerk for taking Martha to New New York. You never pined for Jamie and he was the best companion. I want some happy. Martha’s quick to judge drug use while pregnant in the distant future. She doesn’t know how these drugs affect a baby in utero. Kitty cat! KITTIES!!!! They shouldn’t write this homophobic cat in a way that makes us want to like him. Oh yeah, I forgot the Macra were the baddies in this one. They’re all singing, this is horrible. The bat person makeup is horrible. Think of all the exhaust coming up and going down and all those cars he’s opened up.… Read More »Doctor Who Story 181 – Gridlock

Doctor Who Story 180 – The Shakespeare Code

Okay, the ridiculous witches are great. I don’t remember liking this episode, but that was fun. Okay, I was right, the episode was titled this based on “The DaVinci Code” which was a horrible book. The butterfly effect is important and I love that the Doctor just brushes it off. He also brushes off Martha’s race, but that’s kinda an important factor her time traveling and not something Davies is talented enough to address in a children’s show. Does the author go to every performance of his shows? Why would you should “Author” at the end of a show? Shakespeare is gross. The Globe is smaller than I would think.… Read More »Doctor Who Story 180 – The Shakespeare Code

Doctor Who Story 179 – Smith and Jones

I forgot that we start through the eyes of Martha, and we meet her family right away. I like this. Martha’s dad’s girlfriend is horrible. The Doctor giving Martha his tie (somewhat randomly) is awesome. David Tennant is great. That old lady is the baddie. It’s really quick why I remember that Martha is my favourite of Tennant’s companions. She is lovely. The people just screaming because they’re on the moon are ridiculous. Sure that’s unexpected, but I think I’d be more in awe than panic. The Doctor is an asshole. “Not her, she’ll hold us up.” Though, he is right. The Doctor likes her. It’s a good thing the… Read More »Doctor Who Story 179 – Smith and Jones

Doctor Who Story x – The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane

Starting off with a voiceover. Not a good start. The sound is really weird. Looks like the Gelfling. Sarah really doesn’t want to know them. This lady is practically twirling her moustache. Sonic lipstick, tee hee. Whoever did that wide angled shot when Wormwood says “Sarah Jane Smith” needs to never work in television again. “I am everyone.” Oh, the belly button thing. “Hello Maria, hello screaming girl.” I liked that. Some good old fashioned alien repellent. Oh Mr. Smith. This is painful. Not sure how many episodes I’ll watch. It might not make it through all five seasons. The good thing is I have Doctor Who season 3 between… Read More »Doctor Who Story x – The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane