Beakerzoid Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 The first episode of the new series just felt like a retread of School Renion (when Sarah Jane popped up again), and despite it seeming that Tate would be alright in it for the first 20 mins, she suddenly reverted to a comedy sketch character and the illusion was spoiled as it became Carry On Doctor. The second episode was a cracking story, but too much of Tate's gobby nature. This week's ood tale was simply "Meh!" A dull story that just did nothing for me. For a moment, however, Tate showed some underlying ability (when she wept at the song of the ood - although when The Doctor became Spock I am not sure) but that was a brief glimpse of talent lost in her usual sea of 'bovverd' attitude. I kind of get the feeling that the writers are writing lines for her based on her so called comedy sketch show, rather than trying to actually do something which could work with her. I have come up with a theory as to how Rose is coming back (well, 2 theories). One has to do with the rewind of the timeline at the end of last year. We have always been led to believe that The Doctor cannot change anything in his own timeline as it would disrupt the space/time continuum (hence he could not go back and make Adric live again all those years ago), and yet the rewind did just that - altered a timeline he has lived through. This could have caused a rupture which has broken down the barrier which sectioned off the reality Rose was left on. Either that or Tate's gob is disrupting space/time every time she whines or gives attitude, and the only way they can stop it causing infinite damage is for her to shut the hell up! Think about it, it all makes sense - next week we see the Sontarans arrive, a race with a constant aggressive attitude (very much like Donna in nature). Perhaps we will see Davros return later this year, with The Doctor showing off that he has wiped out legions of Daleks recently, only to get a "Bovvered" response from old Davvy! Okay, maybe a little wild that theory, but you never know All in all, so far not a lot to shout about this year. Still early days yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deavon Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I have come up with a theory as to how Rose is coming back... Tate's gob is disrupting space/time every time she whines or gives attitude, and the only way they can stop it causing infinite damage is for her to shut the hell up! Very funny! I am sooooo dissapointed with the start of this series. I was well excited at the first episode, forgiving the flimsy story line thinking it was at least a good way to reintroduce the old characters. But having loved episodes like Human Nature and Blink last year, I'm left wondering... where is Doctor Who? And coming from a confirmed Catherine Tate fan; she's beginning to grate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoni_mouse Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I'm underwhelmed mightily by this series so far. A lot of it is down to 'the Tate' but its not just her - it just seems really lacklustre. And I'm getting fed up of every episode ending with the Doctor being worshipped as a God. Whats that all about? The old Doctor was never like that:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalman Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I'm underwhelmed too. Three lacklustre episodes in a row - let's hope we're due a good one soon. From the trailer, next week's isn't looking like it, but you never can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deavon Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 At last! A very good episode! When they get it right, it really works! Very fast paced and enjoyable. The Sontarans are so alien and yet so British!! Loved the Martha, Donna, Doctor interplay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallBuilder Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'm not a great fan of Catherine in her own show but I quite like the way she's panning out as the doctors companion. I'm no longer a youngster and so although watching the program is not as entertaining as when I was twelve I'm still able to enjoy it. I actually find the humorous bits quite amusing especially the miming bit or the little digs Donna has at the doctors expense, I'm obviously still young at heart thank goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kry10 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Unlike a lot of people, I am not "bovvered" by Catherine Tate and I am really enjoying Doctor Who, all of it, admittedly, the first episode was unfortunately very childish and I prefer stories with a darker undercurrent to them. The Sontarans look sooo cool with their new armor, but, it is nice to see they have remembered little things like their weakness and that they make mentions to the old doctor stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kry10 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 OMG, brilliant episode and next weeks looks even better, the Doctor has a daughter, wow wow and errr, wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Anyone see the flash of Rose Whatshername on the Tardis Tv thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrneil Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Not a bad pair of episodes with the Sontarans - if only they could get rid of Donna! Catherine Tate oscillates between profoundly irritating and stomach turningly schmaltzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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