Dr Who - final episode rant

Does anyone else think that final Who story was way off key?

There have been hints in earlier episodes but that last one hit the viewer square in the forehead with a whole string of scenes in which Who is crudely presented as a Jesus like figure.

What is going on here? Doesn't the Beeb exercise any kind of editorial control over Russell T Davies? Dr Who is a kids programme after all and RTD has been given Torchwood as a vehicle for his other (somewhat discordant, bloody and unpleasant) themes and hobby horses.

It's not like the Jesus analogy makes any kind of point, or forms an essential part of the story line or even adds depth or interest to any of the characters. So why include it?

I worry that this franchise is now being taken somewhere I don't want to follow and I have to say it's slowly losing the interest too of my kids (11 and 13) who are quite disappointed at the apparent move away from traditional monster based tales.

 

I enjoyed it, in fact I have only been disgruntled about one episode which for me was plain daft, the rest I thought were splendid.

 

Killing off the Master was a big mistake.
Or did they?

 

The BBC announced today that Catherine Tate is to play the Doctor's companion in the new series of Doctor Who, Freema Agyeman (Martha Jones) will return mid-series and Kylie Minogue will be starring in this year's Christmas special.

The Master will rise Phoenix-style from the ashes and will be played by none other than Tony Blair.

 

I enjoyed it for the eye candy that is Freema. I don't think I'll bother with Catherine Tait on board.

 

Got agree with Bob on this one, Freema is very easy on the eye in a way Catherine Tait could only dream of being.

Kylie might be an interesting addition to the show though, providing she doesnt sing !!

 

Catherine Tait is a sufficient irritant to stop me watching.

I don't understand the Jesus allegation made earlier on this thread at all - I must have been looking the other way when it happened (I was typing some records up and kind of half watching).

Tony.

 

I really hate watching Catharine Tate, she is very annoying. Bad news as I have really enjoyed the new Dr.Who series.

I don't see the Jesus thing.. its just the power of thought and that is hardly restricted the prayer.

 

By his ring will you know him.

I expect whoever picked his ring from the funeral pyre will either become the new master or regenerate a new one from a fragment of Time Lord DNA stuck the ring.

Rose, Martha or Catharine? A hard one but Rose does it for me.

 

Well, there was Freema, the disciple, being sent round the world (on foot too) to preach the Word. The Word being that the Doctor was Good, he loved all human kind, he had Saved them before only they hadn't noticed and he would come to Save them again.

Then there was the world joining together to praise his name, hands and shining faces raised skywards. Followed by an overblown resurrection scene complete with halo of light behind the the Doctor and heavenly choir sundtrack. The risen Doctor then solemnly forgives the sins of his chief torturer and weeps with a creepy piety when the Master (fallen angel if ever there was one) finally croaks.

That epissode had everything but John Wayne in a skirt. How could you miss it?

 

I saw one episode of this series. He was gurning so much I'd have happily nailed him to a tree.

I don't really get the current Doctor Who thing at all.

-- Ian

 

yeh but doctor who is just a character in a script, whereas jesus is a..... ah you got me.

 

Martha by a country mile for me.

Throw Kylie in the mix and the choice becomes a bit more difficult.

Sorry for being so shallow lol

 

I didn't see the episode, but isn't it trying to be like Michael Jackson?

(Earth Song at the Brits)- For those who don't remember

 

I've only seen trailers for this series, but your comment hits the nail on the head (no pun intended).

 

There's a good historical Doctor Who video (well I think so, anyway) on my blog if anyone's interested.

 

Me too! ...although she had some serious competition from the woman who played Sally Sparrow in the "Blink" episode (the only Doctor Who episode that scared me - partly 'cos I've got a bit of a weird aversion to statues (those hollow eyes). Same with mannequins that don't have facial features...

 

I agree Blink was one of the best- written by the guy who writes Jekyll .

PS Good to see some one else who remembers Snuff Rock !

 

Sarah Jane played by Elizabeth Sladen was hot, I always had a bit of a thing for her. Who was that chunky brunette with the bob?, she was fitter than Billy Piper. Catherine Tate is totally rubbish, shes about as funny as a six foot hole, I hate to think one penny of my licence fee lands in her unfunny clown pocket.
You're right I just look at the girls....

 

PMSL