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: 2015-04-22 02:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-04-22 02:54 am (UTC)Yep it started as a kid's show back in the 60's (it was meant to be more historical and education or some crap)
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Date: 2015-04-22 02:58 am (UTC)Cool! I like how it evolved into a show for "bigger kids." ;p
Right now I've hit a few episodes I've actually seen before. Now I'm seeing how poor Martha is falling for the Doctor. *sighs*
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Date: 2015-04-22 03:03 am (UTC)yeah I didn't see it until the second or third rewatch.
I am however in love with Captain Jack (he's the face model for my Aneurin)
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Date: 2015-04-25 12:58 pm (UTC)You know, now that you've mentioned it, I can see it. XD
He's awesome!! (yeah?) If Hollywood ever decided to make a live action FMA movie, I can see him playing Roy. (and that's from someone who only knows the character from reading all my friends' ficcage.)
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Date: 2015-04-25 02:24 pm (UTC)He is awesome (and about the only reason I'm still watching Arrow). Hmmm he could but you know, he might even be a better Maes Hughes. He has that easy smile
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Date: 2015-04-25 02:34 pm (UTC)*thinks about that* You know... I can see him playing him too. :D
All I know is when I'm done watching the doctor, I'm going to look for Torchwood & watch that too. :D
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Date: 2015-04-25 02:42 pm (UTC)Torchwood is darker (and a bit more uneven). It's far more openly gay. I'm not sure I saw it all. I should netflix it. When it originally aired I didn't get BBC America and I've seen the broadcasts last year but I'm not sure it was all shown (But it DID make the opening scene of my short story The Light of WInter that came out over Christmas).
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Date: 2015-04-25 03:47 pm (UTC)Yeah? I know there was a big to-do about Capt. Jack kissing some guy, at least I think it was him. XD I get BBC America & I had tuned in over Christmas break & caught a few episodes of the Doctor. I'm glad I saw Ten & Eleven, cuz I didn't like Nine. Now I'm hooked. XD I'm hoping I'll like Torchwood too. :D
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Date: 2015-04-25 11:58 pm (UTC)Yeah? XD More bad writing? or just an annoying character in general?
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