Doctor Who: The End of the World
4/03/2005
Wow.
This post is for all the Whovians that might find or have found my blog. And also for Jeremy, who reads it but probably works on Saturdays. You need to come to the next TDWVS meeting! April 9. 1:00-4:45. Get there by 3 at the latest.
Remember when you first discovered Doctor Who, and you watched that one REALLY GREAT episode that had you smiling for the entire time, and you went and told all your friends about this great TV show you found? Well, this was that episode, I think, for a lot of people watching it for the first time yesterday. I simply couldn't stop smiling tonight; even 2 hours afterward I'm still grinning about it and feeling very excited.
"The End of the World," this week's installment of the new series of Doctor Who, is significantly more story-oriented than the first episode 'Rose,' which was about introductions and ice-breaking. Now we're getting on with the story.
We find out some new things about the Doctor's past, but I can't give it away here for fear that fellow local Whovians will accuse me of dishing out spoilers until they've had a chance to see it. We also get to see the budget for what it really is. Finally Doctor Who has an FX budget to be PROUD of.
Those who missed it this weekend (and who live in the Tulsa Metro area) can come to the official TDWVS meeting on Saturday, April 9 (more information at http://tdwvs.novachild.com).
Other Thoughts, Observations
For several days I've been angry about the news of Christopher Eccleston leaving the show. But I decided to just hope for the best and maybe it will all work out in the end. The BBC are literally fuming over his decision to quit, blaming him for using them to further his career etc. etc. And the fan response has been outrageously angry in the newsgroups and forums.
As angry as everybody is, I hope that they still continue to remain enthusiastic about the show. Just think what would happen if Babylon 5 stopped when they decided to get rid of Sinclair? Granted, Eccleston's talent is miles above Michael O'Hare (though once he's no longer a Captain, Sinclair does get a lot more interesting). And Blake's 7 just got BETTER after Blake left the show. I hope you get the point.
We've all got to remember something; it's a fantastic show, but still a SHOW, and it will survive on its own merits. It doesn't matter who is playing The Doctor; not really. We as fans know this to be true, or we wouldn't enjoy the different eras for different reasons. I urge all of my Whovian friends and readers to watch the show from this perspective, not one out of anger at the actor playing the Doctor. He's giving it all he has, really, probably too much if he feels it's such a grueling job! Appreciate that, and hope for the best. Because the alternative is just squirming in our seats, being pissed and unable to actually do anything about it. What a waste of energy.
What I saw tonight put an end to my fears about the show not continuing, because it was simply wonderful, and Eccleston's performance - I just loved it. If we only get one season of this Doctor, then it's bound to be a Season nobody will forget. It's a shame we couldn't have this caliber of a show in 1989. Money isn't everything, you know. The Hinchcliffe era proved that well enough, I think.
That's all from me 2nite. Cheers.
PS The Real Doctor is a Welshman!
posted by novachild @ Sunday, April 03, 2005,
