Of all the times I’ve seen this episode, I’m not sure I really noticed that you can actually see the TARDIS blurp into existence mid-air when it first arrives in London. Neat, and not really what I expected.
I can’t quite put my finger on it, but Daniel Llewellyn (RIP) is a pretty memorable character for me. Shame what happened to him.
On the other hand, even though it’s quite memorable, I keep forgetting that “everybody going to the roof” is the plot of this episode. Not sure why.
The “pilot fish” are a ridiculous idea, and clearly just an excuse to have killer Santas and a buzzsaw Christmas tree. I’m not mad about it, but it’s a good reminder that RTD has always had an affinity for deep silliness.
Daniel Llewellyn decided to include blood in the Guinevere One “care package,” but…he didn’t use his own? Where did he get the blood?
The Torchwood buzzword is stronger than “Bad Wolf” right out of the gate, because we actually get a sense of what it means.
And on that note, much ink has been spilled over what the Doctor does to Harriet Jones, Prime Minister. There’s always been some truthiness to the suggestion that there’s some sexism in play, but…recent history has reminded us just how easy it is to topple a government over health concerns, if factors line up just right.
Oh, I really enjoyed Llewellyn, too! I think it’s sometimes overlooked that these early revival seasons had excellent casting for minor roles as well. This actor just sells his excited, flustered engineer immediately, you are genuinely happy for him and his Mars probe making it (and then clearly not making it after all) 😄
Where did he get the blood? Probably from a colleague, maybe even Sally. Scientists aren’t too bothered about proper procedures sometimes. Carl Sagan’s wife did most of the artwork for the Pioneer plaques, just some convenient nepotism to get it done on time.
Okay, I’m back.
Of all the times I’ve seen this episode, I’m not sure I really noticed that you can actually see the TARDIS blurp into existence mid-air when it first arrives in London. Neat, and not really what I expected.
I can’t quite put my finger on it, but Daniel Llewellyn (RIP) is a pretty memorable character for me. Shame what happened to him.
On the other hand, even though it’s quite memorable, I keep forgetting that “everybody going to the roof” is the plot of this episode. Not sure why.
The “pilot fish” are a ridiculous idea, and clearly just an excuse to have killer Santas and a buzzsaw Christmas tree. I’m not mad about it, but it’s a good reminder that RTD has always had an affinity for deep silliness.
Daniel Llewellyn decided to include blood in the Guinevere One “care package,” but…he didn’t use his own? Where did he get the blood?
The Torchwood buzzword is stronger than “Bad Wolf” right out of the gate, because we actually get a sense of what it means.
And on that note, much ink has been spilled over what the Doctor does to Harriet Jones, Prime Minister. There’s always been some truthiness to the suggestion that there’s some sexism in play, but…recent history has reminded us just how easy it is to topple a government over health concerns, if factors line up just right.
Oh, I really enjoyed Llewellyn, too! I think it’s sometimes overlooked that these early revival seasons had excellent casting for minor roles as well. This actor just sells his excited, flustered engineer immediately, you are genuinely happy for him and his Mars probe making it (and then clearly not making it after all) 😄
Where did he get the blood? Probably from a colleague, maybe even Sally. Scientists aren’t too bothered about proper procedures sometimes. Carl Sagan’s wife did most of the artwork for the Pioneer plaques, just some convenient nepotism to get it done on time.
Edited to add:
Yes, we know who she is.
Consider me inspired - from this point forward, I collect the blood of my coworkers.
Y’know, just in case.
Well, only if you have occasion to send it somewhere exciting. Like an intercontinental package, a mesaage in a bottle or something.