The Doctor
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kiramaru7Anyone on my f-list like Doctor Who? I remember when the newer shows came out & it really didn't grab me. However, when I had been home from work due to various holidays & snow days, I caught it on BBC America & started watching it. I started with Ten & Eleven, and then they started airing Twelve. So, thinking I missed some of Twelve's episodes, I hunted it down online & watched all of series 8. I really only missed a couple of episodes. :D Also since I had seen several episodes with Ten & Eleven, I decided to go back & start with Nine (season 1).
Apparently, Nine only wanted to do one season & it kinda shows. The actor doesn't seen to know what to do with the role. XD Plus the first season with any new show, it always feels like it's trying to find its way. Then I moved onto Ten. I like him, there was chemistry between him & his companion, Rose, although it does seem a bit one-sided at times, but it does add a bit to it & makes Rose's departure from the show all the more poignant. We get a brief glimpse of future companion, Donna, before he settles down with Martha. As a character, she's pretty tough, can hold her own, but aside from being a strong female lead, nothing... *sighs* She's neither here nor there. Yes, when she's in trouble the Doctor will save her, but you can see his hearts are with Rose. She's almost like a rebound girlfriend, just someone there to keep him from being lonely. *sighs* Mickey as a companion was also kind of a waste, which was sad. He obviously liked Rose a lot, but she only had eyes for the Doctor. XD
Since I'm currently in season 3 & while I have seen a good portion of it, I prefer to watch it in order, mainly to see it as it should have been seen. Therefore I don't want to comment too much on his other companions.
I can talk about the Doctors in a general sense. I did like the last 3. All were good in the own way. As for River Song, good idea on paper, but annoying to watch. Yes, I get she's supposed to be mysterious & the actress was awesome, but still annoying with the "time skipping" that's associated with the character. Maybe if when I see her episodes in order, I'll like the character more, rather than thinking it was a good idea on paper that just doesn't work in "real life."
I also thought the Master was good the first time around when I saw him (is a later season), but I don't like the iodea of him being a woman now. She just comes across as a bitch, rather than a a good foe for him to battle. :D
Apparently, Nine only wanted to do one season & it kinda shows. The actor doesn't seen to know what to do with the role. XD Plus the first season with any new show, it always feels like it's trying to find its way. Then I moved onto Ten. I like him, there was chemistry between him & his companion, Rose, although it does seem a bit one-sided at times, but it does add a bit to it & makes Rose's departure from the show all the more poignant. We get a brief glimpse of future companion, Donna, before he settles down with Martha. As a character, she's pretty tough, can hold her own, but aside from being a strong female lead, nothing... *sighs* She's neither here nor there. Yes, when she's in trouble the Doctor will save her, but you can see his hearts are with Rose. She's almost like a rebound girlfriend, just someone there to keep him from being lonely. *sighs* Mickey as a companion was also kind of a waste, which was sad. He obviously liked Rose a lot, but she only had eyes for the Doctor. XD
Since I'm currently in season 3 & while I have seen a good portion of it, I prefer to watch it in order, mainly to see it as it should have been seen. Therefore I don't want to comment too much on his other companions.
I can talk about the Doctors in a general sense. I did like the last 3. All were good in the own way. As for River Song, good idea on paper, but annoying to watch. Yes, I get she's supposed to be mysterious & the actress was awesome, but still annoying with the "time skipping" that's associated with the character. Maybe if when I see her episodes in order, I'll like the character more, rather than thinking it was a good idea on paper that just doesn't work in "real life."
I also thought the Master was good the first time around when I saw him (is a later season), but I don't like the iodea of him being a woman now. She just comes across as a bitch, rather than a a good foe for him to battle. :D
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Date: 2015-04-21 01:07 am (UTC)And I absolutely adored the Master (played by John Simm). I really am hoping they haven't turned him into that crazy bitch at the end of season 8. Just....no. Please God no.
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Date: 2015-04-21 02:08 am (UTC)I'm hoping River Song (I know "Spoilers!" about her), story will clear up once I see the episodes in order. I know she's meant to time skip, but still... XD The age difference didn't bother me at all, it's the way she seems all over the place & sort of omniscient, but never says anything about what she knows. I've only seen her with Elven, so I'm looking forward to seeing her turn up with Ten. I agree with you about Clara & Twelve. I feel like there's more to her than we're shown & I really wish they would go/would have gone into it more & explain why she's the "Impossible Girl."
Yes!! the Master as a guy, brilliant & the actor playing too. The Master as a woman... she's that crazy bitch, or that's what it looks like. *crinkles nose in disgust* Not good at all!
I definitely can't wait for season 9!! I like Twelve & I hope he gets some descent companions. :D And maybe a few story arcs where he meets up with Ten & Eleven! :D