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such_heights) wrote2010-01-02 04:19 pm
such_heights) wrote2010-01-02 04:19 pm
moar who
You know what, even though this episode had a lot of problems - far too many dicks on that dancefloor, for one, where my wimmens at? - and it wasted so many ideas that had great potential, I didn't hate it. And I didn't hate it because of the epilogue, which I honestly thought was perfect, haters to the left.
I'm not big on the idea that all the characters needed to be hooked up to be happy, or that a wedding and a lottery ticket is a satisfactory end for Donnna, because no - but they *were* happy, they were living their lives, and we can fill in all the missing pieces and make their futures amazing, and I felt like it was such a joyous and sad note to end on, after everything. The Doctor was wrong. He doesn't ruin lives, his companions are more resilient than he could have imagined. I thought it was wonderful - it was a farewell for the viewers as much as for the Doctor, and I was so happy to see my heroes one last time.
It also rammed home the fact that it is the last time for a lot of them, in all probability, and that was really heartbreaking too.
But I am so excited about Martha and Mickey, freelance space adventurers (and even though the 'o hai we're married' was pretty wtf, so many ways to work with that omg, I'm excited - nowhere does it say she isn't married to Tom too, guys! :D). The Rose scene was, surprisingly knowing RTD, gorgeous, and having Joan's granddaughter was pretty inspired. Jack's scene completely destroyed me but it was brilliant.
It was a gracenote, it was fitting, I loved the whole thing. ♥ (But also, WAH! Martha, I don't want you to go! ;_;)
So, yes. These are our characters now, we can work with this, I'm happy.
Also, a poll, because talking to people has made me realise there are actually a plethora of opinions on the subject!
I'm not big on the idea that all the characters needed to be hooked up to be happy, or that a wedding and a lottery ticket is a satisfactory end for Donnna, because no - but they *were* happy, they were living their lives, and we can fill in all the missing pieces and make their futures amazing, and I felt like it was such a joyous and sad note to end on, after everything. The Doctor was wrong. He doesn't ruin lives, his companions are more resilient than he could have imagined. I thought it was wonderful - it was a farewell for the viewers as much as for the Doctor, and I was so happy to see my heroes one last time.
It also rammed home the fact that it is the last time for a lot of them, in all probability, and that was really heartbreaking too.
But I am so excited about Martha and Mickey, freelance space adventurers (and even though the 'o hai we're married' was pretty wtf, so many ways to work with that omg, I'm excited - nowhere does it say she isn't married to Tom too, guys! :D). The Rose scene was, surprisingly knowing RTD, gorgeous, and having Joan's granddaughter was pretty inspired. Jack's scene completely destroyed me but it was brilliant.
It was a gracenote, it was fitting, I loved the whole thing. ♥ (But also, WAH! Martha, I don't want you to go! ;_;)
So, yes. These are our characters now, we can work with this, I'm happy.
Also, a poll, because talking to people has made me realise there are actually a plethora of opinions on the subject!
Poll #2006 The Woman
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 31
During the episode, I thought/speculated/assumed that the Woman was:
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Romana
18 (58.1%)
Susan
6 (19.4%)
The Doctor's mother
7 (22.6%)
Another Time Lord we know
3 (9.7%)
A Time Lord we didn't know
5 (16.1%)
Someone else
3 (9.7%)
I had no idea
2 (6.5%)
I now think the Woman was
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Romana
10 (32.3%)
Susan
11 (35.5%)
The Doctor's mother
1 (3.2%)
Another Time Lord we know
0 (0.0%)
A Time Lord we don't know
2 (6.5%)
Someone else
1 (3.2%)
I have no idea
6 (19.4%)
no subject
no subject