...what are your thoughts on series 5 overall?
Agreed. The writing let some episodes down, as well as the character of Amy specifically on occaision, but when it was good it was a joy to behold. And when it was great... justBest season ever, bar none.
Best season of new Who by far. I much prefer Moffat's approach & Smith's more traditional doctor..
Unlike other Doctor Who seasons, this one goes to 11.![]()
I agree...every episode did matter or seemed related to the overall arc in some way and that's my favorite kind of television story telling. Even the stand alone episodes seemed connected as well. I think next series is going to be fantastic as well and remember we've got Gaiman's two episodes!!!
I agree...every episode did matter or seemed related to the overall arc in some way and that's my favorite kind of television story telling. Even the stand alone episodes seemed connected as well. I think next series is going to be fantastic as well and remember we've got Gaiman's two episodes!!!
Thinking about this type of format for a TV show makes me sad for old Star Trek TNG episodes that served no purpose at all.
"Oh, will we revisit that alien spore that made everyone sick?"
"NO!"
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!
This season was mediocre at best.
Matt Smith is a brilliant actor and a good Doctor. But that's all I'll give this season.
A reset button. No explanations for the causation for the TARDIS explosion, why The Doctor sent River to the TARDIS in the first place, no emotional resonance for Amy or her parents . . .
Swings and roundabouts, I know. But there are holes in the plot and nothing makes sense. You've all come here to say you love it, with no reason given. I'm here to say I don't and I've stated why.
Also, I liked the fez.
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!
This season was mediocre at best.
Matt Smith is a brilliant actor and a good Doctor. But that's all I'll give this season.
A reset button. No explanations for the causation for the TARDIS explosion, why The Doctor sent River to the TARDIS in the first place, no emotional resonance for Amy or her parents . . .
Swings and roundabouts, I know. But there are holes in the plot and nothing makes sense. You've all come here to say you love it, with no reason given. I'm here to say I don't and I've stated why.
Also, I liked the fez.
I'm glad all of those things were not wrapped up in a neat little bow. There are some things left unanswered but overall the plot makes perfect sense. They stopped the cracks and rebooted the universe. Now they have to find out what it was. The Doctor even mentions that he can't rest because something is still out there. Something that drew the Tardis to this time and place and blew it up.
It's like getting a cliffhanger without it actually being a cliffhanger. It sets up either the Christmas special or the next season as a whole. Its actually refreshing knowing that there are still some unanswered questions even though the "main" problem has been dealt with.
I can understand if it is not your cup of tea, but saying that nothing makes sense is just plain wrong.
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