tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post4160962429884940843..comments2023-05-14T16:42:20.001+01:00Comments on Blogtor Who: Series 6 - What Did YOU Think?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-12905696627512620622012-01-04T00:57:29.541+00:002012-01-04T00:57:29.541+00:00The best series of Nu-Who so far with consistent h...The best series of Nu-Who so far with consistent high quality episodes. Matt Smith is simply a joy to watch and portrays Eleven extraordinarily well. Karen and Arthur have shown great acting talent (TGWW springs to mind) and really compliment Matt's Doctor. <br />We can only hope that series 7 maintains (and improves on) it's predecessor's high standards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-9234333615848651402011-10-20T22:01:24.811+01:002011-10-20T22:01:24.811+01:00I don´t enjoy the show as much since Moffat took o...I don´t enjoy the show as much since Moffat took over as head writer. There is the occasional great episode (Neil Gaiman´s was brilliant), there are enjoyable scenes, and I really like Matt´s Doctor, Amy and Rory. <br />I even like some of the ideas in Moffat´s episodes. But I totally dislike River and her storyline. The character is just too overbearing. She´s been "out-doctoring" the Doctor ever since the series 5 finale, and by tieing her identity into what happened in season 5, Moffat has turned the show pretty much completely into "The River Song Show" from the day he took over. I´d rather have Doctor Who back, thank you.<br /><br />Also, I am not fond of giant-arc series that leave the viewer with more and more questions each season, so I don´t like the overall structure the series has right now, with too many open questions being carried on into the next season(s). I prefer self-contained adventures or, at least, seasons. If it wasn´t Doctor Who, tbqh, I´d stop watching, but even so, I´m already trying to avoid anything else that has Steven Moffat involved.Yukarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14896305711730332443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-71239991709403884462011-10-19T03:42:18.185+01:002011-10-19T03:42:18.185+01:00I find it hard to believe so many people think thi...I find it hard to believe so many people think this has been a great season. Among the Whovians here we are getting disappointed with the quality of most stories. The Moffat stories are worth watching and makes it a challenge to follow and figure it all out. The 2-parter with the Gangers drew close parallels to what our society is doing today - those of you who didn't like it, did you miss that? That story had a clear message for us that. But the losers were all the other stories. Not much imagination in those stories and some were pretty hoky. The Tardis becoming personalized - Night Terrors had little creativity - and a creature that feeds on faith?? We scraping the bottom of the barrel here. The Girl Who Waited had promise but how many times will we see the relationship between Amy & Rory twisted by time-altered scenarios. <br /><br />I watch DW hoping I will see something other programs don't provide like a challenge to the mind or innovative entertainment. Unfortunately I felt this season took a step back. Moffat is doing the best of all writers but he is not coming close to his earlier triumphs like Blink or Empty Child/Doctor Dances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-57776210537835845382011-10-12T11:28:40.166+01:002011-10-12T11:28:40.166+01:00Matt Smith has Tom Baker stature? Come on. He'...Matt Smith has Tom Baker stature? Come on. He's just doing his bad impression of David Tennant, who was mostly doing his impression of Tom Baker. And sometimes Matt Smith sounds like Colin Baker.<br /><br />The gap between Matt Smith and Tom Baker is even larger than the one between the magnificent "Genesis of the Daleks" and the abysmal "Victory of the Daleks".Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-75278296892652523422011-10-12T00:23:32.158+01:002011-10-12T00:23:32.158+01:00Other's have said it before me - it's a r...Other's have said it before me - it's a renaissance, a new golden age since...well, after painful consideration, since the show began. (The Hinchcliffe era is probably the most easily comparable, though)<br />It feels odd to be making such bold statements so early, but even after attempts at rationalising it, I realise the show has never been so exciting, bold, high-concept, and rooted to it's own core (and considering it has no original creator, is quite a feat).<br />I strongly believe this isn't just to do with Moffat's prowess as one of the best working screenwriters, but also that Doctor Who is at the core of who he is - he lives and breathes it. As the saying goes, geniuses employ geniuses, and Moffat has built a team of writers, producers and artists that together are greater than the sum of their parts. It's no PR stunt that it's getting record worldwide attention, especially in America and acclaim in the creative industries.<br />Just like Moffat was seemingly born to run the show, so is Matt Smith as the Doctor. Personally, after careful consideration, he is my favourite, but objectively I think he'll put as big a stamp on the role as Tom Baker.<br />Matt Smith isn't like Moffat, you wouldn't think he was born to play the part, but in retrospect, he just instantly "gets" the core of the Doctor like no other, probably without even realising it, and helped by his collaboration with Moffat. To me, he's pretty much The Chosen One :P<br />Karen and Arthur have also achieved emotional depth and complexity in their characters rarely seen with the exception of Ace. Full marks to Moffat for sticking with them for so long and hopefully into the future - he's built a tight family dynamic not seen since Susan, Ian and Barbara, which becomes better the longer you know these characters.<br />ALex Kingston and River Song is truly inspired - Moffat knew, even if he hadn't figured out the exact plot, that this was the way he could sneak in an emotional layer that would be impossible any other way - and how else would you get the audience (or the continuity) to accept a wife for the Doctor? The only way was for them to know (or at least suspect) all along. I see what you did there, Moffat ;)<br />In short, Moffat's legacy with this series is one of opening doors that have always been shut, and of endless possibilities. It's a beautifully spectacular regeneration.Aaron Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13624319603223557893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-53589772148455983672011-10-07T12:22:45.103+01:002011-10-07T12:22:45.103+01:00A lot of people here seem to think this is the wor...A lot of people here seem to think this is the worst doctor whonhas been however I struggle to sit through lots is series 4 and the specials. I actually find the end of time a bit insulting... I prefer Moffat's writing but instill think RTD made some brilliant and beautiful Doctor who. I often wonder which writer everyone would prefer if Moffat came first and RTD took over... I think I knowJacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-2826377078720538652011-10-07T01:46:46.588+01:002011-10-07T01:46:46.588+01:00I gotta disagree with you Scott, Stephen Moffatt h...I gotta disagree with you Scott, Stephen Moffatt has nothing but respect for RTD and vice versa, I've never seen either say anything bad about the other. After all RTD did choose Stephen Moffatt for the post.Evil Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598661191237587179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-82605883564159743712011-10-06T19:41:58.375+01:002011-10-06T19:41:58.375+01:00As usual, I agree with Storm Wolf.
I'm an RTD...As usual, I agree with Storm Wolf.<br /><br />I'm an RTD fan, I'm usually fairly clear about that. RTD at least started every script by concentrating on characters and their interactions, then plot, then whatever narrative trickery he wanted to use would come last. It made for an emotional show where I actually CARED what happened to a companion. While I feel they are interesting, I could care less if Amy or Rory die...and River Song has been totally ruined now.<br /><br />Moffat on the other hand starts off with some narrative trick or twist and then cobbles an episode around it. Which seems to be why everything this season has been so convoluted and messy narrative-wise. <br /><br />Also, this notion of wiping away what RTD did pisses me off. The man almost single-handedly revived a show that has been off the air for years...you can dislike the man's writing if you like, but for gods sake show a little damned RESPECT. You wouldn't have a show without him to talk about.<br /><br />Series 5 was decent, Series 6 has mostly (barring the EXCELLENT Gaiman-penned ep) been a mess of random "cool" ideas, catchphrases for catchphrases sake, plots that make little sense once you break them down into brass tacks, and nearly ZERO emotion. <br /><br />You know why THE DOCTOR'S WIFE is such a stellar episode? Because it HAS emotion. Matt smith finally got to show he has decent chops at emoting, and even Amy and Rory are well written there. THE DOCTOR'S WIFE was good because it's the type of episode that would have been well at home in RTD's era.GunMetalBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374362891687088611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-24295502151939682782011-10-06T10:40:52.645+01:002011-10-06T10:40:52.645+01:00Opening 2 eps, superb! Series peaked early with th...Opening 2 eps, superb! Series peaked early with the sublime 'Drs Wife'! Then It all went a bit average really, even the Moffat eps which is unusual. Amy & Rory's reaction to losing there baby was unbelievable, and a misjudgement even for a fantasy show. And if, as the storyline suggests we are looking at losing Matt Smith soon, I honestly feel this would kill the show, the succession of Dr's in the 80's was fatal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-9386709553193381042011-10-06T10:32:17.733+01:002011-10-06T10:32:17.733+01:00NEW writers Please !NEW writers Please !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-48599349128802665512011-10-06T09:58:42.656+01:002011-10-06T09:58:42.656+01:00Overall, I really enjoyed season six. My fave ep w...Overall, I really enjoyed season six. My fave ep was probably 'The Doctors Wife' and my least favourite 'Curse of the Black Spot'... I was very dissapointed when I fist watched 'The Wedding of River Song' mainly because it wasnt what i thought it was going to be and left so many questions unanswered but, on re-watching, Ive since learnt to enjoy it for what it is. It certainly been a very dark season (literally) and now seems a million miles away from the bright colours and CBBC direction of season 4 (a good thing IMO). Next year I'd like to see a few more straight forward stories and a new likeable companion (Ive had enough of Amy and Rory)... But, overall, I'd give season 6 a 8/10... well done :o)Marc Atkinsonhttp://www.marcatkinson.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-62825256117161481542011-10-06T06:58:30.507+01:002011-10-06T06:58:30.507+01:00I actually just started watching this season the d...I actually just started watching this season the day Let's Kill Hitler aired, so I haven't had much to compare to, but I found every episode to be entertaining and funny and at the same time serious and creepy and just amazing. Maybe it's just because I'm not a very judgmental person when it comes to tv but I absolutely loved the storyline. If you watch it separately it's like, "Moffat OMG what are you even doing?" but then if you put it together you can actually get it and I love that! Because everything is all connected even when it doesn't seem like it is, and that's just fantastic to me. I know some people said some of the plot reveals were predictable but the thing is, if you look at it every single thing could've been predicted because the clues were left to find, so good for you if you picked up on them, because I certainly didn't! <br /><br />And as this is the first Doctor I watched, I love Matt Smith as the Doctor. Even compared with David Tennant I actually like him better because he does go through such a wide range of emotion in such short time periods, which is part writing and part acting. And I loved Amy and Rory and to an extent River as the Companions, because they're just great. IMO this entire show is just flawless.Indynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-77737152385354446162011-10-06T05:27:02.199+01:002011-10-06T05:27:02.199+01:00I loved this season. It will easily be one of my f...I loved this season. It will easily be one of my favourite seasons of not only this show but of any television show period. With the except of The Curse of the Black Spot I found every episode to be full of excitement and phenomenal acting. Bring on the Christmas special I say!Yvonnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-35591960872859021412011-10-05T21:25:25.903+01:002011-10-05T21:25:25.903+01:00I'd rank the season as being 33% intriguing, 3...I'd rank the season as being 33% intriguing, 33% exciting and 33% a letdown. <br /><br />With the exception of the opening firestorm of 'Impossible'/'Day of the Moon', my split seemed to be applicable to each episode. For the first third, I was intrigued, for the second, excited, and as soon as the episode was over, I'd just go back to doing whatever I was doing before the episode. <br /><br />I *loathe* to say this, but I think I'm just not convinced of Matt's Doctor. He does a fine job, but it is a fine job by a 20something. With full admission that I was introduced to Doctor Who via Tom Baker, I simply believe Doctors who, in real life, have more than four decades' worth of life experience to draw on.Vincent Trumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537113523783541881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-77874314637258440832011-10-05T18:34:25.814+01:002011-10-05T18:34:25.814+01:00I'm going a different direction than some post...I'm going a different direction than some posters... I like Matt Smith as The Doctor! I like the River Song character! I like Rory and Amy! Moffat is doing his job well!<br /><br />This is NOT a disaster! :)<br /><br />Sorry, had to counter some of the ridiculous complaints I have been seeing for two years. <br /><br />@keir!! I echo you 100%<br /><br />Let's go outside people. Time to stop obsessing and fantasizing... It's a family show that's meant to entertain, and I for one have been very entertained for the past six years.<br /><br />Until the Christmas special!Marc B. from Cicagohttp://www.wildjesus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-17740281178615971122011-10-05T18:30:24.135+01:002011-10-05T18:30:24.135+01:00To John Manning: Since it's ratings and produc...To John Manning: Since it's ratings and production costs that drive what stays on TV I don't think that Doctor Who is in any jeopardy, as its viewership is as high or higher than it's ever been and production costs have not gone up (as ironically several DWC episodes have mentioned off hand)<br /><br />The reason they decided to scrap DWC is that it had relatively high production costs and relatively low viewership, they could make a reality show with much lower production costs that would have the same number of viewers. So I wouldn't worry that the Doctor is going anywhere.Evil Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598661191237587179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-90150192826170945892011-10-05T13:06:16.753+01:002011-10-05T13:06:16.753+01:00Wow, there are some people on here who take this W...Wow, there are some people on here who take this WAY too seriously. Really, REALLY, you need to get a grip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-89881015014913888862011-10-05T09:51:11.386+01:002011-10-05T09:51:11.386+01:00The good days seem behind us now. The BBC's co...The good days seem behind us now. The BBC's conscious that something's wrong and has scrapped DWC; I think we need to start praying for a miracle. The last episode had flashes of greatness but that's not enough - every episode needs to shine and that's no longer happening. The character's been built up to be god-like because it's easier than being creative and coming up with good, solid plots. Perhaps another 16-year rest is needed top restore the brand and give someone time to re-imagine the series again?John Manninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07519877517930532027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-73093583490105997162011-10-05T06:31:07.869+01:002011-10-05T06:31:07.869+01:00I'm with Janice, Storm Wolf and the 2nd Anonym...I'm with Janice, Storm Wolf and the 2nd Anonymous... I'm not going to rehash their points but suffice to say I was very disappointed in the handling of both River and the assassination. There were some very good scenes throughout the Moffat episodes, but the best episodes by far were written by MacRae, Gaiman and Whithouse.<br /><br />CockneyCharmer: please understand that just because others dislike what you like does not mean they do not 'get' it - the very suggestion makes you sound like a douche.liminalDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621859737411962756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-55975681855630371312011-10-05T06:28:24.751+01:002011-10-05T06:28:24.751+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.liminalDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621859737411962756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-37014638617544268742011-10-05T05:29:29.069+01:002011-10-05T05:29:29.069+01:00Amy was mildly more interesting, Matt was absolute...Amy was mildly more interesting, Matt was absolutely FANTASTIC as the Doctor, and the entire overall plot was a waste of space (all puns intended)<br /><br />Moffat has somehow managed to ruin River and Weeping Angels (during Tennant era those were my fav EVAH!)<br />Every single episode started out strong and then just..dunno.. slammed into a wall and wrapped up as sloppy and lazy as possible ("Doctor Wife" however, was the greatest episode in recent years)<br />Too many episodes were simply there for "catch words" (hello sweetie, fez, jammie dodgers and spoilers!) and 3-5 jokes while barely contributing to a solid plot<br /><br />Hope next year goes in a different direction! This one was disappointingchisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617333418599281598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-9722649524148876902011-10-05T03:10:45.142+01:002011-10-05T03:10:45.142+01:00In response to the last person's post, all of ...In response to the last person's post, all of time was unraveling/happening at the same time, in such a way as everything was happening at once, I don't believe anyone ever said time had stopped, simply that the time and date were always the same as the source of the unraveling of time. As for the "info-dump" to Churchill, most of that information was unknown and a good story telling device.Evil Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598661191237587179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-37154372539823196042011-10-05T02:11:53.152+01:002011-10-05T02:11:53.152+01:00I felt it was a slog to get through. I actually t...I felt it was a slog to get through. I actually took a break after the mess that was "Let's Kill Hitler", and just caught up this week so that I could watch the finale. All in all, I felt that it opened strong, then petered out. Best episodes? Significantly,they were all written by NotStevenMoffat. Gaiman's was the most satisfying story-wise and emotionally, and made me realize how much fun I'm not having with the Moffat era WHO.<br /><br />At the end of the day, Moffat is really confirming my Series 5 suspicions of him as a one-trick pony. He does the same thing over and over again, doesn't care about emotional arcs, and expects us not to notice his huge gaps in logic. For instance, in the finale, did time STOP -- as would be implied by the fact that all the clocks were stuck at 5:22 or whatever it was -- or was all time happening at once, which is what the Doctor kept saying in the let's-try-and-remind-people-what's-going-on infodump to Churchill? You can't have it both ways, but Moffat expects nobody to notice.<br /><br />In Series 5 and 6, Moffat has succeeded in ruining River Song, the Weeping Angels, and, frankly, the Doctor. Matt Smith is rarely given anything to do, and has fallen back on waving his wrists about and being alternately sad/manic. I'm kind of over it. I have a feeling I won't be back for Series 7, which kills me. I wish Moffat would stick to the brilliant SHERLOCK and hand WHO over to somebody else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-30190778946534623572011-10-05T02:07:40.091+01:002011-10-05T02:07:40.091+01:00Barring a few standout episodes, and the gloriousn...Barring a few standout episodes, and the gloriousness that is Rory Williams, I really was not impressed with Series 6. It felt like a convoluted mess that was a series of moments stuck together with fraying thread and bubble gum, with the sole purpose being not to tell a good story, but to make an unsolvable puzzle.<br /><br />And then, there was how River Song was sort of...well, I don't want to say ruined, because I'd rather not sound like one of those shrill fanboys who shriek "THE SHOW IS RUINED FOREVER!", but still, everything that made River great seems to be gone now. She was an independent woman who we find out is actually utterly dependent on the Doctor for every direction her life has gone. She also now seems to be someone who loves him only because she doesn't actually know any other way, which makes the relationship feel forced. They feel like they're going through the motions because that's what the script says they're supposed to be doing.<br /><br />However, I must say that both Matt Smith and Arthur Darvill's performances this year have been wonderful. No matter what I think of the script, the way they played the script out was masterful.StormWolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251377734864183386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272431515083873489.post-46539685685998018462011-10-05T01:01:34.407+01:002011-10-05T01:01:34.407+01:00I had very mixed feelings. I don't like the c...I had very mixed feelings. I don't like the current plot driven direction of the show; I don't care for stories based on how twisty the plot can be made vs those which arise more naturally from the characters themselves. Several episodes I thought were just a waste of resources, and then we'd get one that had some bits that were brilliant, or funny, or moving. Therefore a mixed bag for me.Janicenoreply@blogger.com