Cthulhudrew
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Right- well, my first time trying to make a poll didn't quite work out, so let's try again.
Rate Doctor Who, Episode 7: "The Long Game"
Rate Doctor Who, Episode 7: "The Long Game"
Rate Doctor Who, Episode 7 (retry)
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Cthulhudrew
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Just finished watching. Pretty good- not "Dalek" good, but pretty good. To me, this is the first episode of the season that really captured the old "serial" feeling of the Doctor Who's of yesteryear. I've enjoyed all the episodes so far, but this one really seemed to have the entire formula and pacing of the old series. Really enjoyable. The ending is a bit abrupt- I think this one would have made a great two parter- but overall very good. The mystery element is intriguing, the episode juggled the two storylines very well (the mystery of the space station and Adam's personal quest), and the storyline overall was very well executed and satisfying. A lot of interesting secondary characters.
The line about "walls of gold" along with the information, subjugation, and cybernetic elements had me about convinced that the Cybermen would be behind things.
There were a lot of really cool "easter eggs" in this one- the Doctor's semi-telepathic identification (from the first episode of the season), the Face of Boe (from the second episode). Space Station 5 seemed very similar to the space station from episode 2, especially the observation deck and the view of the Earth from space.
I have enjoyed the various companions and how the show has played up the traits that the Doctor looks for in his companions- Mickey (by his own admission) was not brave enough to journey with the Doctor; Adam is somewhat overwhelmed and then too overcome by his own ambition to be a suitable companion; Rose, by contrast, is both brave and unselfish... although next week's episode looks to test this theory.
No mentions of "Bad Wolf" in this week's episode, that I saw. Did anyone else catch it if it was there?
The line about "walls of gold" along with the information, subjugation, and cybernetic elements had me about convinced that the Cybermen would be behind things.
There were a lot of really cool "easter eggs" in this one- the Doctor's semi-telepathic identification (from the first episode of the season), the Face of Boe (from the second episode). Space Station 5 seemed very similar to the space station from episode 2, especially the observation deck and the view of the Earth from space.
I have enjoyed the various companions and how the show has played up the traits that the Doctor looks for in his companions- Mickey (by his own admission) was not brave enough to journey with the Doctor; Adam is somewhat overwhelmed and then too overcome by his own ambition to be a suitable companion; Rose, by contrast, is both brave and unselfish... although next week's episode looks to test this theory.
No mentions of "Bad Wolf" in this week's episode, that I saw. Did anyone else catch it if it was there?
Viking Bastard
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The observation deck seemed similar to the Episode 2 station's observation deck
because it's the same observation deck, but with some added metal debris.
You'd think they could at least re-paint it.
As for the episode, I have only one thing to say: Simon Pegg is a Geek God.
because it's the same observation deck, but with some added metal debris.
You'd think they could at least re-paint it.
As for the episode, I have only one thing to say: Simon Pegg is a Geek God.
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MonsterMash
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Damn, beaten to it this time. Gave it 7 not as good as a couple of episodes to me on pacing - a bit too forced, and I think it could have made a nice two parter with a bit more room to expand things. Simon Pegg was good value and could have done with a bit more of a role to work with.
Cthulhudrew
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RatPunk said:
Huh- you think I'd have noticed that, considering I noticed the reference to the Face of Boe.
Good catch!
Cthulhudrew
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Just wondering about this- any theories as to why this episode was titled "The Long Game?" It didn't have anything to do with any game that I can think of, and maybe its too late right now, but I can't even really think of any metaphorical games this ep could be referring to...?
Viking Bastard
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Well, seeing how this is Doctor Who, Simon Pegg can easily be brought back,
either as the same character or as another.
either as the same character or as another.
Cthulhudrew said:Huh- you think I'd have noticed that, considering I noticed the reference to the Face of Boe.
Good catch!
I missed it the first time through, too. Not only is it shown in the upper left corner of that video screen, but Cathica even says "And on the Bad Wolf Channel...".
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