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[such_heights]

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!

Poll #2006 The Woman

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 31

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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%)

Comments

[liseuse]

Far too many dicks on that dancefloor, it must be said. But, I got to see Martha and she was kick-ass (and totally in a three-way marriage with Tom and Mickey. Tom was hiding just around that rock, you know, about to charge in.)

Oh, Jack. Just, that brief scene did me in. He looked so bereft.

[such_heights]

(He totally was! :D)

And ohhhh, I know. It was understated and perfect. RTD, I'm surprised!