Clockwork take two

Doctor Who is back!

I must say the eight month wait has very much dampened my craze with this fandom. I still adore the show but more for nostalgia at this point. But a new season and a new Doctor will hopefully bring about a refreshing spin and get me back on the bandwagon.

Let's get down to the busi. I will definitely continue to watch Doctor Who into the foreseeable future, there is no doubt. But I feel it is the perfect time to turn a new leaf and I can now view the show in a less attached manner. This is so because of the change in the way I feel about the show now and the new era it is now going into. It's a fresh slate so the stories, the visual effects, the sound track, styling and most importantly the character of the Doctor can earn their points to win me over. It's been a wonderful Ferris wheel ride but now it's time for a roller coaster. Let's see if they can bring it!

Series 8 Episode 'Deep Breath'. What'd you think?

It was o.k.

It has particular scenes that had me. Banter that kept me engaged. Moments that had me wondering. But overall, I feel the story hadn't found its footing. But maybe that's ok. The episode was still entertaining and it's worth multiple viewings.

I'll say the same about the new Doctor. I'm yet to be impressed. I remember making a similar comment when I first watched the 'Eleventh Hour' but that was definitely due to my being hung over Tennant's departure. But in this case I have very much accepted Smith's departure with the eight months that have elapsed. Although I believe Peter Capaldi is a great actor, but my take with his debut performance is somewhat different to the extent that I don't sense the brilliance that so usually brews under the surface of The Doctor's personality in this case. Where is that spark?

Moving on to Clara. I find that I enjoyed the dynamic between Clara and this Doctor than the last much more. The banter and discussions are more honest and grounded. I feel like Clara's character will have a chance this series to really develop for us to get to know her more. The restaurant scene conversation between her and the Doctor was definitely my favourite in the episode. Although being a height challenged individual myself I think the Doctor should quit the height teasing. But saying that, I did love the reference to Amy's long legs ;P

The villains! Oh I love a good villain. But the Clockwork take two, although, quite menacing, the plot seems to have failed to make them anything more than forgettable. I loved the Clockwork Droids in 'The Girl in the Fireplace'. It was one of my top favourite episodes and the Clockwork Droids there were much more memorable. They had a more clear aim and purpose but in 'Deep Breath' their aim is somewhat vague and weak. There are too many questions. They're from the 51st century and are from the sister ship of SS Madame Pompadour. But why did their ship crash and when did it crash? What is the purpose of these time travelling spaceships since there are so many of them? Why is it that the technology of the Droids always turn to cannibalism of the crew? You can't bring back these villains in a similar situational set up and not deliver more to develop the origins of the villains. Why bring them back in the first place then?

Bonus villain! Missy. Missy. Missy! Boy do I want to know more about her. Now this is a character to get excited about. That spark. That brilliance just glows! Who is she? She knows the Doctor. Romantically? Or maybe she's just psychotically obsessed. Who knows! But, if anything she is one reason to keep viewers watching.


That's all for now. I know I slacked off with the last series of reviews but I really couldn't help it. There really wasn't much to talk about in most cases. Fingers crossed it won't be the same.

Ta.

Break

I need a break.

Oh man... I could really do with a holiday. Some nice time away from work. Is it wrong that I feel like quitting just so I can take an extended vacation? I feel I could do with one.

I don't necessarily want to go travelling the whole time. Just having a bit of time to create something and tackle a bigger project that would be cool.