Doctor Who: New Season One

Just finished the season. That was fabulous. I loved the chemistry between the Doctor and Rose, much of the dialogue was hilarious, and not only did I love many of the supporting characters, I loved the way so many ordinary people, when put on the spot, discovered hidden capabilities for heroism or, in some cases-- think finger-snap-- truly astounding stupidity.

Also, there were more middle-aged and older women on this show in significant roles than in any other sf TV show I've ever seen, and I really appreciated that. (DS9 had some, but they all seemed to be muttering crones.) Plus the only sf TV show I've ever seen with a canonically bisexual male character, and even a male-male kiss! And speaking of more characters one never sees on sf TV, an Indian woman with a big gun! Christopher Eccleston whacking himself in the face while pretending to fight off a detached plastic arm! London in the Blitz! The Tardis! An attempt to evade a Dalek by running upstairs! Let's just say there was much to love.

I think my favorite episodes were The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances, and the final episodes. ETA: And Father's Day! And, for an honorable mention, Dalek! But I now wonder if I will like the second season anywhere near as much.

( Spoilers for entire first season )

Doctor Who: New Season One

Just finished the season. That was fabulous. I loved the chemistry between the Doctor and Rose, much of the dialogue was hilarious, and not only did I love many of the supporting characters, I loved the way so many ordinary people, when put on the spot, discovered hidden capabilities for heroism or, in some cases-- think finger-snap-- truly astounding stupidity.

Also, there were more middle-aged and older women on this show in significant roles than in any other sf TV show I've ever seen, and I really appreciated that. (DS9 had some, but they all seemed to be muttering crones.) Plus the only sf TV show I've ever seen with a canonically bisexual male character, and even a male-male kiss! And speaking of more characters one never sees on sf TV, an Indian woman with a big gun! Christopher Eccleston whacking himself in the face while pretending to fight off a detached plastic arm! London in the Blitz! The Tardis! An attempt to evade a Dalek by running upstairs! Let's just say there was much to love.

I think my favorite episodes were The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances, and the final episodes. ETA: And Father's Day! And, for an honorable mention, Dalek! But I now wonder if I will like the second season anywhere near as much.

( Spoilers for entire first season )