Doctor Who – Review – Amy’s Choice – Spoilers

Low self-esteem reaches new heights. Synopsis Leadworth, circa 2015, Rory and Amy Wiliams (nee Pond) are on the verge of having their first baby when the Doctor returns to their lives, five years after leaving them. Not everything is as it seems, though as they all wake up aboard the TARDIS back in “regular” time. … Read more

Implications of the world of Ashes to Ashes

I’ll not review the finale of Ashes to Ashes as an episode, I never really reviewed the finale of Life on Mars, nor have I been reviewing either series on an episode by episode basis. There’s no reason for me to start that now. That notwithstanding, I’ve faithfully watched both series from day one. I had more affinity for Life on Mars probably because my age my closely matches Sam Tyler’s and because the mystery of the series was more unique and pronounced than then post-Life on Mars finale world of Ashes to Ashes.

If you’ve not watched these series, be aware that no discussion of the end of either of these series could be considered spoiler-free. You have been warned. Really, if you haven’t watched Life on Mars and you ever think you might (and you should) don’t read this post. It will ruin the show for you.

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The Silurians – Lost in Time

The Silurians, a classic Doctor Who “monster” have returned to our screens in Chris Chibnall’s new story The Hungry Earth. Sadly, the story has not done anything, so far, to correct an unfortunately horrid series of errors placing them in geologic time. In fact, by adding one more piece, he’s compounded the error yet again. … Read more

Doctor Who – The Beast Below – Review – Spoilers

“Say, ‘Whee!’” – the Doctor I’ll skip the usual synopsis/analysis section and cut right to the bone: this was another fine episode of Doctor Who. With only two episodes of Smith’s reign and Moffat’s stewardship, I could hardly be happier with their start. This episode we get to see Smith in all his gangly, oddly … Read more

Stop Picking on the BBC

While the BBC may have it’s problems, it’s the envy of the world, or so says David Mitchell in this week’s Observer. I agree, or I wouldn’t be posting this here. These contradictions make it very easy to find fault with the BBC and let its critics evade the real question which is, simply: do … Read more

Doctor Who – The End of Time – I’m still not going to review this mess…

…but,, here’s someone else’s review that hits on about 1/3 to 1/2 of the things that really irritated me about this dismal failure of a regeneration story. From Behind the Sofa – Return of the Fan****king Yeah, I welled up. Incredibly, I was still crying when I noticed that the glass doors weren’t even sealed. … Read more