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

[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.