Continuation of part one of my series 1 review.
Father's Day
This episode had it all. It managed to get exactly the right balance between emotion, fear, characterisation, relationships, and the concept of time. The Doctor and Rose's friendship was tested, but they came out of it stronger than ever. The scenes between Rose and her dad were heart-wrenching, and so was the moment when Jackie realised that Rose was 'her' Rose. The end scene where Pete dies in his daughter's arms is utterly tearful.
Ranking: 10/10
The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances
This two-parter was easily better than the Slitheen story, mainly because the pacing was not an issue here and also the empty child, although less 'alien' than the Slitheen, was much 더 많이 scary. The first part introduced the realistic characters, notably Nancy, living in war-torn London, and the chills had already begun with that sinister line "Are 당신 my mummy?" The Doctor took the limelight this episode, as he ventured out on his own to find out about the strange happenings and the mystery fallen canister, ending with a truly gripping cliffhanger.
Ranking: 9/10
The 초 part was arguably better than the first part, as the fear factor was upped considerably. The way in which the child communicated through strange means was really creepy, and the moment when The Doctor realises they are in the child's room is 심장 pounding. The episode's resolution is one of the best endings to date. That "Everybody lives!" moment never fails to make me happy. Some really imaginative story-writing.
Ranking: 9.5/10
Boom Town
Although seen as the series' stand-alone 'filler', and putting aside the rather lack-luster plot, this episode was rather good. It brought back Blon Fel Fotch, aka Margaret Blaine, and it was the 초 time since 'Dalek' that we got to feel a connection with the monster in the episode. The parallels between The Doctor, who still can't stand what he thought he did in the Time war, and Margaret, a blood-thirsty creature, were touched upon astoundingly. It is also the first time in which The Doctor and Rose acknowledge 'Bad Wolf', in a scene which was positively pulse-racing.
Ranking: 7.5/10
Bad Wolf/The Parting of the Ways
The first part of this story begun with the the TARDIS crew being transported onto the Game Station to take part in some deadly TV shows, and we are made to feel disgusted at how the human race has twisted and convulsed thousands of years in the future. Although Jack's time with Trin-e and Zu-zana was humurous and The Doctor's time in the house was entertaining, it was Rose's participation in The Weakest Link which was really exciting. The look on Rose's face when she knows she is about to be killed, and then the look on The Doctor's face as he thinks he has 로스트 his best friend is almost overwhelming. The episode itself doesn't feel very 'epic', but the cliffhanger at the end was unmissable.
Ranking: 8/10
The final episode, on multiple viewings, never gets boring. The fear inflicted 의해 the Daleks, led 의해 their false god, gives the finale an 'ultimate' feel, and The Doctor's decision to send Rose 집 and prepare the delta-wave is heart-breaking. The Bad 늑대 arc falls nicely into place, as Rose deciphers that it is a message, which in fact she spread through time and space, in classic timey-whimey who-ness. The Doctor's line "I think 당신 need a Doctor", followed 의해 what is probably the best Doctor Who 키스 ever, is an unbeatable scene, and so is the Ninth Doctor's regeneration. It is not the introduction of The Tenth Doctor that makes this regeneration scene my favourite, but the Ninth Doctor's beautifully-written goodbye scene. "You were fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. And do 당신 know what? So was I."
Ranking: 10/10
The 크리스마스 Invasion
This episode blended scary themes and christmassy family themes in what came together to create a lovely story to watch. Rose and her family's stuggles to come to turns with the new Doctor, and to try and figure out what to do in the face of invasion, shows us Rose's vulnerable side. Harriet Jones makes a welcome return as Prime Minister, and her bravery and ruthlessness makes her a very strong character, especially when she allows the Sycorax to be destroyed for the sake of the Human race. The Tenth Doctor spends most of his time asleep, but he makes up for it when he awakes, when he becomes a complex man of fun, emotion, comedy and darkness, with a human edge to him. The 크리스마스 공식 만찬, 저녁 식사 scene, and the scene where The Doctor and Rose are deciding where to go next, gives us that light-hearted 크리스마스 spirit we need, and ends the series fittingly, with only anticipation in mind for Series 2.
Ranking: 8.5/10
사무용 겉옷, 전반적인 Series Ranking: 8.5
And that is my completed full review of the fantastic Series 1. The series as a whole was fairly consistent, with a couple of minor hiccups and a couple of stand-out gems, and it builds the foundations for another run of series.
Thankyou for reading. I hope 당신 enjoyed it thoroughly and I look foward to hearing from you.
DW_girl.
Father's Day
This episode had it all. It managed to get exactly the right balance between emotion, fear, characterisation, relationships, and the concept of time. The Doctor and Rose's friendship was tested, but they came out of it stronger than ever. The scenes between Rose and her dad were heart-wrenching, and so was the moment when Jackie realised that Rose was 'her' Rose. The end scene where Pete dies in his daughter's arms is utterly tearful.
Ranking: 10/10
The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances
This two-parter was easily better than the Slitheen story, mainly because the pacing was not an issue here and also the empty child, although less 'alien' than the Slitheen, was much 더 많이 scary. The first part introduced the realistic characters, notably Nancy, living in war-torn London, and the chills had already begun with that sinister line "Are 당신 my mummy?" The Doctor took the limelight this episode, as he ventured out on his own to find out about the strange happenings and the mystery fallen canister, ending with a truly gripping cliffhanger.
Ranking: 9/10
The 초 part was arguably better than the first part, as the fear factor was upped considerably. The way in which the child communicated through strange means was really creepy, and the moment when The Doctor realises they are in the child's room is 심장 pounding. The episode's resolution is one of the best endings to date. That "Everybody lives!" moment never fails to make me happy. Some really imaginative story-writing.
Ranking: 9.5/10
Boom Town
Although seen as the series' stand-alone 'filler', and putting aside the rather lack-luster plot, this episode was rather good. It brought back Blon Fel Fotch, aka Margaret Blaine, and it was the 초 time since 'Dalek' that we got to feel a connection with the monster in the episode. The parallels between The Doctor, who still can't stand what he thought he did in the Time war, and Margaret, a blood-thirsty creature, were touched upon astoundingly. It is also the first time in which The Doctor and Rose acknowledge 'Bad Wolf', in a scene which was positively pulse-racing.
Ranking: 7.5/10
Bad Wolf/The Parting of the Ways
The first part of this story begun with the the TARDIS crew being transported onto the Game Station to take part in some deadly TV shows, and we are made to feel disgusted at how the human race has twisted and convulsed thousands of years in the future. Although Jack's time with Trin-e and Zu-zana was humurous and The Doctor's time in the house was entertaining, it was Rose's participation in The Weakest Link which was really exciting. The look on Rose's face when she knows she is about to be killed, and then the look on The Doctor's face as he thinks he has 로스트 his best friend is almost overwhelming. The episode itself doesn't feel very 'epic', but the cliffhanger at the end was unmissable.
Ranking: 8/10
The final episode, on multiple viewings, never gets boring. The fear inflicted 의해 the Daleks, led 의해 their false god, gives the finale an 'ultimate' feel, and The Doctor's decision to send Rose 집 and prepare the delta-wave is heart-breaking. The Bad 늑대 arc falls nicely into place, as Rose deciphers that it is a message, which in fact she spread through time and space, in classic timey-whimey who-ness. The Doctor's line "I think 당신 need a Doctor", followed 의해 what is probably the best Doctor Who 키스 ever, is an unbeatable scene, and so is the Ninth Doctor's regeneration. It is not the introduction of The Tenth Doctor that makes this regeneration scene my favourite, but the Ninth Doctor's beautifully-written goodbye scene. "You were fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. And do 당신 know what? So was I."
Ranking: 10/10
The 크리스마스 Invasion
This episode blended scary themes and christmassy family themes in what came together to create a lovely story to watch. Rose and her family's stuggles to come to turns with the new Doctor, and to try and figure out what to do in the face of invasion, shows us Rose's vulnerable side. Harriet Jones makes a welcome return as Prime Minister, and her bravery and ruthlessness makes her a very strong character, especially when she allows the Sycorax to be destroyed for the sake of the Human race. The Tenth Doctor spends most of his time asleep, but he makes up for it when he awakes, when he becomes a complex man of fun, emotion, comedy and darkness, with a human edge to him. The 크리스마스 공식 만찬, 저녁 식사 scene, and the scene where The Doctor and Rose are deciding where to go next, gives us that light-hearted 크리스마스 spirit we need, and ends the series fittingly, with only anticipation in mind for Series 2.
Ranking: 8.5/10
사무용 겉옷, 전반적인 Series Ranking: 8.5
And that is my completed full review of the fantastic Series 1. The series as a whole was fairly consistent, with a couple of minor hiccups and a couple of stand-out gems, and it builds the foundations for another run of series.
Thankyou for reading. I hope 당신 enjoyed it thoroughly and I look foward to hearing from you.
DW_girl.
The Doctor crops up in the most oddest of places.
Looks like the TARDIS gets some mail.
A 1982 Prince song almost hits The Doctor.
River Song and The Doctor’s relationship is tied up in a bow.
Someone does an impersonation of The Terminator.
Rory is not gay whilst Hitler is definitely in the closet.
Is that a 바나나 in your pocket?
The 뱀파이어 of Venice is mentioned at a crucial moment 의해 The Doctor.
Other people know about The Doctor’s death~day.
Hitler isn’t the only person someone wants to kill.
A film referenced in The Impossible Astronaut is referenced again. Twice.
The words “the Silence” are visibly apparent.
Looks like the TARDIS gets some mail.
A 1982 Prince song almost hits The Doctor.
River Song and The Doctor’s relationship is tied up in a bow.
Someone does an impersonation of The Terminator.
Rory is not gay whilst Hitler is definitely in the closet.
Is that a 바나나 in your pocket?
The 뱀파이어 of Venice is mentioned at a crucial moment 의해 The Doctor.
Other people know about The Doctor’s death~day.
Hitler isn’t the only person someone wants to kill.
A film referenced in The Impossible Astronaut is referenced again. Twice.
The words “the Silence” are visibly apparent.