I started doing this in the Classic Who thread but figured I'd keep going here in a new one.
I just finished Reign of Terror. I like the old historicals and am kind of sad they stopped doing them. I do realize that NuWho has revived it a bit, but these old ones with Hartnell feel more like a story with a history lesson inserted there. I think a lot of people these days could probably use that lesson, even some of us Whovians.
This is my second time watching Hartnell stories and I remember this one as much more chaotic the first time. Watching it this time the story made much more sense. I thought they made a good choice landing the Tardis out in the woods where it wouldn't be noticed, probably not intentional on the Doctor's part but better for the story.
I thought they resolved the Doctor trapped in the fire too easily. Having a more dramatic escape scene would have worked better.
I 'm not sure if I liked that the show seemed to take the side of the Royalists. There was definitely no right or wrong side at this point of the Revolution but a little more nuance would have been better. The portrayals of Robespierre and a young Napolean looked about right though.
I also found the cartoon recreations of episodes 4 and 5 done well. I could tell who all the characters were, though Robespierre did look different from the actor. I hope to see more of these and more quickly hut you take what you can get.
I just finished Reign of Terror. I like the old historicals and am kind of sad they stopped doing them. I do realize that NuWho has revived it a bit, but these old ones with Hartnell feel more like a story with a history lesson inserted there. I think a lot of people these days could probably use that lesson, even some of us Whovians.
This is my second time watching Hartnell stories and I remember this one as much more chaotic the first time. Watching it this time the story made much more sense. I thought they made a good choice landing the Tardis out in the woods where it wouldn't be noticed, probably not intentional on the Doctor's part but better for the story.
I thought they resolved the Doctor trapped in the fire too easily. Having a more dramatic escape scene would have worked better.
I 'm not sure if I liked that the show seemed to take the side of the Royalists. There was definitely no right or wrong side at this point of the Revolution but a little more nuance would have been better. The portrayals of Robespierre and a young Napolean looked about right though.
I also found the cartoon recreations of episodes 4 and 5 done well. I could tell who all the characters were, though Robespierre did look different from the actor. I hope to see more of these and more quickly hut you take what you can get.
