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potentiality_26I'm caught up on all my new shows! And I even saw The Day of the Doctor! It is a momentous occasion (for me) and we'll see if I can maintain this (I probably can't). I haven't seen tonight's Almost Human, but that doesn't constitute a backlog, so there.
As I believe I mentioned, I was a little unsure of this show at first, but the last three episodes have been very good. They're more character-centric and I'm starting to feel more bonded to these people, which is what makes a show fun to watch. Ward may even grow on me (though that may spring chiefly from The Hub and the general 'and lo, there was slash' experience I had with it. I'm not exactly shipping it, but a little potential goes a long way).
Boy, am I loving this show! But I would like answers on the dudes with cameras in Lizzie's house- like, yesterday. Originally, I assumed they were somehow tied to the Tom's-a-spy thing, but it turns out they're separate issues. I sort of like Tom, but largely because he reminds me of Rory Williams and I miss Rory Williams a whole heck of a lot, On the other hand, the way Red turned that monologue to Tom about Lizzie's father watching over her into one big threat was pretty awesome. I also loved Red and Lizzie's scene with the plastic surgeon. I know the tension between them is an important part of the show dynamic, but it was so great to them work as a team.
I liked it a lot, generally. I tend to try not to play favorites (though I'm pretty sure Eight and Eleven are the ones if I have to pick) and think of him as just the doctor, whichever incarnation he is. That said, I hadn't realized how much I missed Ten until he was there. John Hurt was great, too- though for my emotional well-being I wish Moffat hadn't felt the need to stick a random extra doctor between Eight and Nine. Because Nine isn't really Nine at all, is he? I mean, I assume the fandom isn't going to shift everybody after Eight's name over this, but it still bugs me, and that brings me to my big question:
Does anybody know if we have well and truly dispensed with the thirteen regenerations thing? Obviously the master had several after his supposed thirteenth, and I gather the doctor said he could regenerate an infinite amount of times on the Sarah Jane Adventures (I got that information secondhand so about it)- but is the concept really gone, or are we coming on our last doctor? Because that would be depressing as all get out.
I'm still enjoying it, and I don't have a great deal to say other than that- though it is an improvement to have Irving finally on the same page as Ichabod and Abbie. I'm glad that he has a chance to be badass himself now. Also, I'm sad about the masons. I haven't seen James Frain as a good guy in... well, ever, and I liked the idea that he might be a recurring character. I hope we maybe get to see John Noble again. I know there's no reason for the sin eater to come back, I just miss seeing him all regular-like.
Non-spoilery question for those more active in Doctor Who than me: is there an LJ Comm for Doctor Who/other fandom crossovers- maybe specifically with a character from said other fandom as a companion? It seems like there should be (and if there isn't there should be) and I may be, possibly- reluctantly- writing a fic.
I'm sure I'll find somewhere to post when/if I finish regardless; I'm just curious.
As I believe I mentioned, I was a little unsure of this show at first, but the last three episodes have been very good. They're more character-centric and I'm starting to feel more bonded to these people, which is what makes a show fun to watch. Ward may even grow on me (though that may spring chiefly from The Hub and the general 'and lo, there was slash' experience I had with it. I'm not exactly shipping it, but a little potential goes a long way).
Boy, am I loving this show! But I would like answers on the dudes with cameras in Lizzie's house- like, yesterday. Originally, I assumed they were somehow tied to the Tom's-a-spy thing, but it turns out they're separate issues. I sort of like Tom, but largely because he reminds me of Rory Williams and I miss Rory Williams a whole heck of a lot, On the other hand, the way Red turned that monologue to Tom about Lizzie's father watching over her into one big threat was pretty awesome. I also loved Red and Lizzie's scene with the plastic surgeon. I know the tension between them is an important part of the show dynamic, but it was so great to them work as a team.
I liked it a lot, generally. I tend to try not to play favorites (though I'm pretty sure Eight and Eleven are the ones if I have to pick) and think of him as just the doctor, whichever incarnation he is. That said, I hadn't realized how much I missed Ten until he was there. John Hurt was great, too- though for my emotional well-being I wish Moffat hadn't felt the need to stick a random extra doctor between Eight and Nine. Because Nine isn't really Nine at all, is he? I mean, I assume the fandom isn't going to shift everybody after Eight's name over this, but it still bugs me, and that brings me to my big question:
Does anybody know if we have well and truly dispensed with the thirteen regenerations thing? Obviously the master had several after his supposed thirteenth, and I gather the doctor said he could regenerate an infinite amount of times on the Sarah Jane Adventures (I got that information secondhand so about it)- but is the concept really gone, or are we coming on our last doctor? Because that would be depressing as all get out.
I'm still enjoying it, and I don't have a great deal to say other than that- though it is an improvement to have Irving finally on the same page as Ichabod and Abbie. I'm glad that he has a chance to be badass himself now. Also, I'm sad about the masons. I haven't seen James Frain as a good guy in... well, ever, and I liked the idea that he might be a recurring character. I hope we maybe get to see John Noble again. I know there's no reason for the sin eater to come back, I just miss seeing him all regular-like.
Non-spoilery question for those more active in Doctor Who than me: is there an LJ Comm for Doctor Who/other fandom crossovers- maybe specifically with a character from said other fandom as a companion? It seems like there should be (and if there isn't there should be) and I may be, possibly- reluctantly- writing a fic.
I'm sure I'll find somewhere to post when/if I finish regardless; I'm just curious.
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Date: 2013-11-26 07:18 pm (UTC)And I loved the haunted house plot in Sleepy Hollow. I didn’t expect Ichabod and Katharina to have a child, but it’s neat that the history of Mills and Ichabod goes back so far. I wasn’t shipping before but I could go for Jenny and Irving. They were cute together. I hope we get to see more of his daughter as well.
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Date: 2013-11-26 11:57 pm (UTC)One of the things I love most about Sleepy Hollow is the unashamed way they just throw whatever into the pot and make it work. This latest has been a great extension of that.
Jenny and Irving are pretty cute.
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Date: 2013-11-28 02:21 am (UTC)That was a lovely bit of slashy they gave us...I rather enjoyed it!
OMG Red and Lizzie work so well together!! And that cliffie!! *SWOONS* *SQUEALS*
Hmmm, I DO have an answer for that. Technically the War Doctor was NOT a regular regeneration, but one made by the Sisters of Karn (thus, it does not count). He's more 8.5 than 'Nine'. Also, if he finds Gallifrey, the 13 lives question might be resolved by the Matrix (as in he can get more lives) - orrrrr...the Karn Potion does a lot more than just bring him back to live and jumpstart and extra generation...O_o.
I'm quite happy in many regards, because without Gallifrey, there is a LOT of problems. It is known that the Matrix almost listerally holds the universe together. I wondered if the Doctor had hidden it or had found a way to smuggle it onto the TARDIS, because yeah...Matrix is that big a deal. Not to mention the 'Eye of Harmony' that controls it, which the other Eyes are based on. Methinks that has a lot to do with how TARDISes function, so...so many possibilities now!!
Still not ready for Eleven to leave *cries*
I'm rather loving Ichabod and Abby. And Irving (Still smile over that name) is shaping up nicely, methinks!!
None that I know of, honey. That being said...I look forward to treats from you!!
*HUGS*
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Date: 2013-11-29 04:24 am (UTC)Thanks for the War Doctor explanation. The regeneration portion of the Night of the Doctor was a little confusing, but your reading makes sense.
I like the idea that we may put to bed the idea of thirteen regenerations once and for all in the coming eps. And there are certainly many more possibilities now, though I'm sad to lose Eleven too!
Heh. We shall see what comes to me. My initial burst of inspiration left me with half a fic, and then I gots a cold, which tends to put paid to all but unavoidable activities for a couple of days. But I'm seeing Day of the Doctor again with a friend, so hopefully I'll get back into the swing of it soon.