Tag: tv: Doctor Who

Yes, it’s only the third episode of the new season, and here are the Daleks. Either Moffat’s trying to say that he’s not going to use the Daleks as a major villain and wants to get perhaps the most famous villains into his series and out quickly; or he’s saying that the Daleks just aren’t scary enough. Not for the hide in the dark and scaring the children — and me — episodes he’s planned.

Spoilers ahoy… Continue reading “Reviews Doctor Who “The Victory of the Daleks””

The episode felt like the first one with Eleven. This is a good sign as both Moffat and Matt Smith get to their feet about who Eleven is. There was very little Ten here.

I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the Starship UK. There were so many odd old-tyme things that it really set the stage. Their budget may have been cut, but the props department really worked their creativity on this episode. The set reminded me a lot of “The Idiot’s Lantern,” but darker, drabber, and aboard the Starship UK. Continue reading “Reviews Doctor Who “The Beast Below””

I don’t think I’ve talked a lot about Doctor Who on this blog besides my love of Donna. I think it’s most important to note that the Doctor is never my favorite character; in fact, sometimes he’s my least favorite and I think he’s a jerk. I’m not particularly attached to any Doctor or any actor playing him. (Except that Catherine Tate would’ve been an awesome Doctor, but I digress…)

I think this episode’s biggest flaw was also it’s greatest power with fans. Continue reading “Reviews Doctor Who “The Eleventh Hour””