New Dr. Who Episodes?

[Simond]

I don't watch soap operas, so the actors weren't a distraction for me.  I thought it was a decent enough episode, and one where the Doctor pretty much failed at everything he tried.

Also, it did show that if they ever wanted to do "The Ten Doctors" all they'd need to do for #2 would be to hand David Troughton a black wig.

[DraconianOne]

I have to say I liked it as well but more because of the setup and, dare I say, the writing.  It was all set in one room and featured few practical effects and less makeup effects and was still quite effective.  I wasn't bothered by the cast and I quite liked that we saw something a little different to the usual fare of predictably predictable plots and run-of-the-mill monster-of-the-week too-many-hypenated-sentenced episodes.

But I can understand the annoyance factors.

[Triforcer]

So, how long before the producers decide to "shake up the series" and bring the doctor back as black, female, etc.?

[Furiously]

Well...he does have a daughter....

[Ironwood]

So, how long before the producers decide to "shake up the series" and bring the doctor back as black, female, etc.?

What's that got to do with anything ?

[Furiously]

Starbuck....

[HaemishM]

So, how long before the producers decide to "shake up the series" and bring the doctor back as black, female, etc.?

What's that got to do with anything ?

Do not respond to the troll.

[Simond]

Well...he does have a daughter....

And he had a granddaughter, too. 

[Ironwood]

And we've already had more black and female timelords than I can count.  Even fucking alien ones (If you know what I mean.)

The question was a complete non-sequitur.

[Oban]

Not a bad episode and the teaser for next week looked awesome.

[palmer_eldritch]

Yeah, I'm really getting into it. I always thought the new Who was fun but not a patch on the best American shows like BSG in its prime, but I'm beginning to change my mind.

[Simond]

Two decent RTD episodes in a row - I think we're the ones trapped in a parallel universe. 

[NowhereMan]

I liked this episode but as the first part of a season finale I'm not sure it quite delivered. I'll admit that the teasers for next week sure leave thinking it's going to be an actually enjoying conclusion (as opposed to last time) but since last season I'm just not sure that I'm ready to get excited.

[Ironwood]

Eh ?

Next week is the first part of the two parter.

This was merely a prelude.


Also, they're pretty much doing an 'X-Men' with this whole crossover shit.  I'm waiting to make up my mind.

[Reg]

Oh, is it going to have the Torchwood and Sarah Jane Adventures actors in it as well? I noticed that they were all mentioned as dying on Donna's parallel Earth in the last episode.

[Ironwood]

It's going to have everyone bar the kitchen fucking sink.

It's RTD own wee bow out homage to himself.

[Tebonas]

Which frightens me somewhat. I don't even watch Sarah Jane Adentures (its a childrens TV show is all that I know, but so - technically - is Doctor Who) and loathe three thirds of Torchwood. Band them together with Rose (who only got uglier in her time away and thus lost her one redeeming feature) and this could rival the puppet Who love god finale.

Or it could work out. I'll keep an open mind.

[Reg]

I will optimistically think of it as the last chance to kill off that horrible gap-toothed woman from Torchwood. :)

Rose did get ugly while she was gone didn't she? I can't quite put my finger on it. It's like her face became harsher. Did she lose a lot of weight or something?

[Signe]

I don't like Torchwood and I don't like any of the actors in it, but gap-tooth?  She has a space between the front teeth like Lauren Hutton.   She's not missing one and they look fine.  Cute, even.  I bet you just hate Welsh people and women you don't stand a chance with! 

Also, Billie Piper just did some series where she played a prostitute.  Maybe she 'toughened' up for that?  I heard she was nekkid in it, too, and the Hollywood job offers dried up after.  I have no idea why I read that story.  I usually don't even know who anyone is talking about!

[Reg]

I don't like Torchwood and I don't like any of the actors in it, but gap-tooth?  She has a space between the front teeth like Lauren Hutton.   She's not missing one and they look fine.  Cute, even.  I bet you just hate Welsh people and women you don't stand a chance with!

I just dislike the character so I'm doing the perfectly standard human thing of zeroing in on the character's most visible attribute and mocking it.  If I didn't hate her so much I'd probably think the gap was just adorable. Especially if she was wearing an eye patch and had a parrot on her shoulder.

You're right though. I do hate the Welsh with the flaming passion of a hundred volcanoes. It's odd really, considering I've never actually met a Welsh person. But there you go.  I'd probably also hate women I don't have a chance with but I've never met one of those either. 

Also, Billie Piper just did some series where she played a prostitute.  Maybe she 'toughened' up for that?  I heard she was nekkid in it, too, and the Hollywood job offers dried up after.  I have no idea why I read that story.  I usually don't even know who anyone is talking about!

Hmm could be. It might even just be a new style of makeup to make her look more like the kind of girl who would be carrying a bazooka like in the previews.

[HaemishM]

Also, Billie Piper just did some series where she played a prostitute.  Maybe she 'toughened' up for that?  I heard she was nekkid in it, too,

Links, plzkthx.

[schild]

Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

Already posted about it in the tv thread. Nudity isn't particularly worth it.

[DraconianOne]

You're right though. I do hate the Welsh with the flaming passion of a hundred volcanoes. It's odd really, considering I've never actually met a Welsh person. But there you go. 

That's alright - we hate you too.

[Simond]

Trailer for "The Stolen Earth" (this Saturday's episode): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q2bRZZITzk

[Reg]

That's alright - we hate you too.

I bet you have a great big gap in your teeth too don't you? Apparently that's the easiest way to detect a Welsh person. Well, that or a complete psych profile to detect the intrinsic evilness. 

[Simond]

Interesting....

[Oban]

Yeah...

Um, time to reset the characters and get some better looking actresses perhaps.  Although, I did like Donna's hair style.

[Ironwood]

 

[Reg]

Hmm, not bad at all. And there's still the possibility of certain Torchwood characters being permanently and irrevocably killed too.

[NowhereMan]

I'll admit this one hit a few good buttons with me, I may be speaking too soon but I don't think it's going to be any kind of repeat of last season's horrible finale.

[Signe]

I don't know what anyone is talking about now. 

And they should kill off ALL the Torchwood characters.

[Reg]

Oh I don't know. I still have a soft spot for Captain Jack even if he is annoying. He's just not good enough to anchor his own series.

[HaemishM]

Bah, I like Torchwood. I even liked Sarah Jane Adventures, though it was horribly kiddy. And I liked last season's finale.

Just got done with the 2-part Library episode and loved that too. I'm always a sucker for future characters being introduced before they are supposed to be introduced. So how many more episodes do I have in this season after "Forest of the Dead?"

[NowhereMan]

I think you've got two more before you get to the two part finale, one focusing on the Doctor and one on Donna.

[Triforcer]

Bah, I like Torchwood. I even liked Sarah Jane Adventures, though it was horribly kiddy. And I liked last season's finale.

Just got done with the 2-part Library episode and loved that too. I'm always a sucker for future characters being introduced before they are supposed to be introduced. So how many more episodes do I have in this season after "Forest of the Dead?"

Library and Forest were awesome episodes.  Every single episode I've seen of Doctor Who is better than 90% of anything I've ever seen on television.  Me want all DVDs of the current run. 

EDIT:  And Donna reminds me that British concepts of beauty are...different.  So does Rose, for that matter.  Martha Jones must've been a happy accident.