My Rating: 5/10
While none of that happened, I hope you see what I was getting at.
Even though a few of the scripts were disappointing, the show did offer a lot of opportunity for the actors to show off their skills. Most noticeably Graham and Ryan. Unfortunately for both the actress and the character, Yasmin's role was rather small. I would have loved to have seen her Police experience or drive for career success make a return in the show. The police stuff was only mentioned twice in episodes outside of ep 1. Not enough.
The Doctor's performance was mostly great with some exceptions of either too much dialogue or just stupid dialogue. I could not tell whether they were trying to put David Tennant's Doctor's personality into her mouth or they were trying something extra wacky but either way it didn't work. I like her when she's fun but don't go overboard with gibberjabber because it just gets awkward... and not in a Dad joke kind of way. (Mum joke) But I could tell from episode 1 she was going to be a good Doctor and when the right moments come she shines. Costume is awesome too.
Music was awesome. I'm looking forward to the soundtrack release. Lots of dark low scary sounds and lifting violins.
Best Episodes!!
1. It takes you away
WHY? I love a good twisty turny sci fi story that balances the nerdy with the emotional. The first half of this episode is awkward script wise but the production saves it. Second half of the episode is great in both script and production. I love most things about the episode. Grace's tricky return, the beardy man and his wife, the Doctors frog speech and even the scary red tunnel world with that balloon man
I could watch the last few moments of this episode over and over again. It really pushes home this Doctor's ideas of friendship. And goes super wacky just like i like it.
2. The woman who fell to earth
WHY? The opening episode was a little bit grim. But actually it gave a lot of hope for the series. It was super dramatic, the music was excellent and the acting was superb all the way through (And hardly no awkward dialogue). Everyone did a pretty good job on this one and Jodie sold herself as The Doctor.
3. The Tsuranga Conundrum
WHY? This may be a controversial one.... Yes the biggest problem with this episode is they never take a break to breath, not for one moment.
But I don't care. I love the monster, I love The Doctor in this one and there are some really good supporting moments as well. It's a strong episode with problems I can easily overlook for some genuine entertainment.
4. Rosa
WHY? Apart from the space racist this episode was very thoughtfully put together through script and production. It would have been a very important episode to shoot and you can see a lot of thought went into it. Only problem is that song at the end sucked.
Real Poopers!!!
1. Arachnids in the Uk
WHY? Boring
Averagers Assemble!!!!
1. The Witch Finders
WHY? This episode was so fun to watch until the end when beating the dumb alien seemed more important than keeping the episode good.
2. Demons of the Punjab
WHY? It's a mess and the accents annoy me. But characters are good and the ending is strong.
Better than Average!!!!
1. The Ghost Monument
WHY? It's a pretty strong episode. Not quite strong enough to get in my top 4. I like a road trip movie on foot with disappearing tents. Plus the guest actors were some of the best of the series (later to be topped by Alan Cumming).
But... a lot of unexplained tasters of things to never come in this one.. false hopes... stupid robots.
2. Kerblam
WHY? Fun story, I think the budget sort of let this one down. But still good times.
Undecided!
1. Battle of Ranscorn Av Corlos
WHY? I need to watch it again but I thought it was boring on first viewing. Budget was cool and the tooth fairy man did a good performance. But story was meh, needed more fleshing out... better as a two parter perhaps?
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