The Doctor Is Back
April 1, 2007 (8 Responses)
DOCTOR WHO (Season 3, Episode 1: “Smith and Jones“) kicked off last night with a hospital sized bang on BBC and having just watched the episode I have to say it’s a welcome return for the show. It hasn’t lost any of the appeal and even the new change of face is working for me.
The Doctor is as manic and optimistic as ever, constantly embroiled within a bubble of chaos wherever he goes, and his new assistant “Martha Jones” looks like a decent character; strong, smart, sassy… just the sort of sidekick that makes this show great. As ever, the official Dr. Who site has loads of info on the episode with downloads, podcasts, behind the scenes etc., so if that’s what you’re into – head on over there and stock up.
The writing on this episode is as familiar and wonderful as ever; well paced setups with nice unexpected payoffs. I won’t give the plot away for any fans who have yet to see this show, but I will say that it will make you smile and most of all you will feel like you’ve come home to a familiar place with season 3. Same style, same pace, same excellent writing.
If it continues in this vein it looks like we are in for a fantastic year. Welcome back Doctor, we’ve missed you!
Hi C0y0te! It’s been a while since I was last here. I like the new look! Sleek
I never heard of Dr. Who. I don’t know if they are playing it here yet. But I’ll keep an eye out for it if it ever gets here!
Hey Greenie, great to hear from you again!!!
Wow, it’s hard to believe you haven’t heard of the Doctor; it’s a classic / cult TV sci-fi show that’s been going for many many decades in one form or another, a true original. You should check it out.
Wow! I didn’t realize it was that old. Maybe it plays on BBC Prime here and I just missed it….
I watched it with my brother on Saturday, was very nice to be back
Tennant is an amazing Doctor and I agree – an amazing start to his second series.
I seriously couldn’t stand Eccleston though although he did have a weird sense of humour which helps. Personally though, I wish Tom Baker would make a cameo appearance, at least once…
as a youth in the 80′s i fondly remember watching Tom Baker’s Doctor for free on our local PBS station… now that I’ve know he’s been back for a few seasons, Doctor Who is one of the few things that would even motivate me to get any sort of pay-tv… thank goodness for DVDs!
I just came across an Irish discussion forum for Dr Who – just in case you’re interested
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=850
The writing on this episode is as familiar and wonderful as ever; well paced setups with nice unexpected payoffs asian cams. I won’t give the plot away for any fans who have yet to see this show, but I will say that it will make you smile and most of all you will feel like you’ve come home to a familiar place with season 3. Same style, same pace, same excellent writing.