Asylum Of The Daleks

[poliphilo]

It was funny and clever and exciting, but I just don't feel any connection to Matt Smith's Doctor or the tiresomely uxorious Ponds. I loved Moffat's writing when he was working under RTD's direction, but now he's running the show I'm feeling emotional manipulation where there used to be heart. The only episode I've really liked since he took charge was the one Neil Gaiman wrote. I don't offer this as any sort of definitive put-down. I'm happy for everyone who loves Matt Smith; but this is your era, not mine. I've got to admit Tom Baker (heresy, heresy!) didn't do much for me either. The show is bigger than any of its incarnations and I'll continue watching because I love the mythos.

Comments

Awww! You changed it!

[vocatus-fortis.livejournal.com]

I preferred "concupiscent". I love finding new words.

Re: Awww! You changed it!

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I didn't feel concupiscent was quite right. Both words are substitutes for another that is hovering at the brink of consciousness but won't declare itself. When I remember what it is I'll scrub connubial and put it in.

Re: Awww! You changed it!

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Ps: I've got it! Uxorious!

Re: Awww! You changed it!

[vocatus-fortis.livejournal.com]

Wasn't that the planet from "Colony in Space"?

(Only kidding - that one was "Uxarieus")

Re: Awww! You changed it!

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Close...:)

[ashlyme.livejournal.com]

I agree on the summing-up of this one, but I'm probably fonder of Matt Smith than you are (I've had several different eras). When I was watching the episode, I mightily enjoyed it, but about an hour later I was dwelling on plotholes.

*The show is bigger than any of its incarnations.*

Hear, hear. I get the feeling you'd plump for Davison if you had to choose, though.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

You're right. Having reviewed all the Doctors recently, I found I liked Davison best. I was a little surprised. Before I did the review I'd have said Troughton.

[heatherp8.livejournal.com]

My son told me, "You never forget your first doctor."
For me, that was Christopher Eccleston. I wept when he was replaced by David Tennant, but I gradually -- gradually came to accept him in the role.
But Matt Smith? I feel no connection to him whatsoever and it's so very disappointing because I truly do love the show.

[stevegreen.livejournal.com]

Not quite true. I have very vague memories of Troughton, but recall Pertwee's arrival with perfect clarity.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I go all the way. I missed the very first episode for some reason or other, but caught the second. My first Doctor was Hartnell and- while I certainly haven't forgotten him- I can't say I like him very much.

[haikujaguar.livejournal.com]

This was exactly my arc, too.

Dr.Who

[davesmusictank.livejournal.com]

Kind of lost its direction methinks but still a fan of the show for the mythos surrounding it that you quite rightly pinpoint.

Re: Dr.Who

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

I feel a kind of loyalty to the show which holds no matter how
little I like its present form. I believe some people feel the same way about football clubs.