New Dr. Who series...

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 02 Apr 2005, 22:01

That won't be a contradiction as Dr. Who is the same person so when he regenerates he will still be the last time lord.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 23 Apr 2005, 20:13

Brad did you see tonight's episode? I thought it was fantastic 8) Had good action, some scares, and funny scenes.

I liked the sly references to Iraq

Why is there a "Next Time" preview thing at the end though?

It doesnt spoil much but it just ruins the tension!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 24 Apr 2005, 01:55

Yes I did but I don't think I'll bother anymore.

They still don't feel like proper Dr. Who episodes and are so stupid in places, maybe they always have been but it bothers me now. The scripts are mostly awful too.

Tonight's episode was fairly good.

grim_tales wrote:Why is there a "Next Time" preview thing at the end though? It doesnt spoil much but it just ruins the tension!

I like it.

Mordib · Post by **Mordib** » 24 Apr 2005, 10:28

i watched this episode, the first one ive seen of the new series. it looked and felt like something that should have been on childrens tv in the late 90s. staggeringly bad plot, awful jokes (iraq joke in doctor who??!!), awful script. the guy that plays the doctor (cant remember his name!) must have to cry himself to sleep each night.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 24 Apr 2005, 11:12

I "may" watch the next episode as it stars the Daleks but this will be it's last chance for me. It's a pity this series won't have the Cybermen though

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 24 Apr 2005, 12:48

I agree Mordib some of the gags are cheesy but I like this series doesn't take itself too seriously at times

I know what you mean by the CBBC thing though at times..

Originally though Dr. Who *was* designed for children but enjoyed by adults also.

It has to be something both can enjoy.

I am getting annoyed by Rose's mothers' whining "Can you promise my daughter will be safe.. don't take advantage of her" etc... AARGHH!

The Dr. is too rude to Rose's boyfriend too and should give him a chance, he did help them in this episode.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 24 Apr 2005, 13:01

grim_tales wrote:The Dr. is too rude to Rose's boyfriend too and should give him a chance, he did help them in this episode.

LOL that's the whole point. The Doctor is rude and arrogant to humans as he thinks himself better but strangely has affection for them.

I do think they're spending to much time on Rose's back story. They didn't spend any on previous assistants. It would be nice if they explained some more of the Doctors back story.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 24 Apr 2005, 14:47

Yeah true, also though I like humor, thinking about it maybe this episode maybe had too many cheesy Iraq gags and references (weapons of massive destruction etc) or the fact the Govt, don't need the UN authority to declare war..

It would be bad if the series was too po-faced though.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 24 Apr 2005, 19:27

I thought it was very lame how they twisted it to "massive weapons of destruction". Unless they want to do it properly don't bother!

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 25 Apr 2005, 09:46

Yeah, its not as if the WMD phrase is copyright. That was very cheesy.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 01 May 2005, 11:04

Brad did you see the episode with the Dalek? I missed it. Does it redeem the show, IYO?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 01 May 2005, 12:00

I only caught the last half but was truly amazed at how good this was.

The script for once was very well written. This was the first time Eccleston was given a chance to really act, showing a depth to the Doctor we've never seen before.

It's a pity going by the summary of next weeks episode the show is going back to the pap we've seen before. The two part Alien invasion episode was truly awful, the script was dreadful. Put simply it was a joke.

Even though showing the Daleks in a light we've never seen before paid off I hope their return means we gets a big bad ass onslaught next time!

I must also add how a pleasure it is in a CGI laden world to not see it over used for once . It's great to see the creators of Dr. Who are still using old fashioned mechanical machines.

p.s - Bring back the Cybermen!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 01 May 2005, 12:05

I understand it's shown again tonight on BBC3 at 7pm. I suggest you watch it!

I will be but doubt I'll bother anymore.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 17 Jul 2005, 15:49

They aired the 2nd episode last week in NZ. Much much better than the cheap as fuck pilot.

Billy Piper is damn hot (christ, her pop music from back in the day was atrocious) and Christopher Eccleston is doing a decent job IMO.

I'm starting to warm up to this show, never saw Dr Who prior except for the dire US series pilot.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 17 Jul 2005, 19:03

US Pilot - WTF? When was that released? I don't think it made it's way to the UK OR do you mean the TV movie which was set in America?

You're only on episode 2 I'm sure the DVDs are due out in Australia soon. Wait until you get to the first Dalek episode OMG it's the BEST Dr. Who episode ever created, it has so much power and goes places Dr. Who has never dared go before. Christopher Eccelston really gets a chance to act in this episode.

It's a pity overall I found the series weak. I'd buy just this episode if I could but I don't like episodes around it. Wait until you get to the 2 part alien invasion episode that's a right stinker. I could write a better script.

I won't say anymore as I don't want to spoil it for you. Billie Piper is pretty good looking but I wouldn't say damn hot no. Pretty is the word I'd use. She's no Monica Belluci.

p.s - Tom Baker is still the best Doctor (and probably always will be).

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 19 Jul 2005, 14:24

bradavon wrote:US Pilot - WTF? When was that released? I don't think it made it's way to the UK OR do you mean the TV movie which was set in America?

Yeah, the US TV movie. It was a pilot for a proposed US series which wasn't picked up.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 14 Dec 2005, 02:02

Argh, the wait for the Dec 26th is so long. I wanna see the Xmas special DAMMIT!

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 14 Dec 2005, 09:48

Me neither, i can't wait to see the christmas special. Missed the special on Children in Need.... Damnit...

Must get the boxset when it is much cheaper!!!!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 14 Dec 2005, 14:34

Me too but the Radio Times magazine says it's a one off and will return in the bloody Spring.

Surely not? :shock:

:twisted:

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 14 Dec 2005, 15:33

Me too but the Radio Times magazine says it's a one off and will return in the bloody Spring.

err okay

, the new series proves to the BBC that Doctor Who is still needed, i can't see why BBC is taking it time for the next series. Can't wait to see the cybermen. Just wish The Master would pop up now, that would be cool to see. The new master

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 14 Dec 2005, 16:33

I can't wait for The Cybermen too. They're my fave enemy!

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 14 Dec 2005, 17:31

The FULL set of about 30 quid at cdwow

snap it up.

slasher13 · Post by **slasher13** » 14 Dec 2005, 17:37

Nice one romerojpg, didn't realise that went down so much, excellent

Have used the £1 off voucher, and it £30.99, sounds like a good bargin to me.

Here is the link for the boxset:
Doctor Who Boxset

Kind Regards

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 27 Dec 2005, 09:17

Just saw the Xmas special, it was good. David Tennant rocked IMO, can't wait for Season 2 to start.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 27 Dec 2005, 09:50

I missed it

Poo