Although Chris wasn't a fan of this episode at all, I was at least OK with it. Well, despite the fact that I saw the ep 5 "cliffhanger" coming from the moment the vat of flesh-goo made its appearance. And there were a number of other questions and issues* that weighed on my mind or otherwise made me laugh.
I guess I was just relieved that it wasn't a story about people trying to kiss one another. Sheesh.
It wasn't even the re-tread sci-fi concept of personal identity I got on board with - like I said, that's been done. I suppose I'm a sucker for continuity, and this ep hinted at setting up future developments. Rarely does a "mind fuck" or a "societal lesson" ep get under my skin anymore, but I do love my sci-fi universes to have a well-fleshed-out (pardon the pun) ensemble of villains, aliens, and independent agents. There was foreshadowing of later involvement both with The Flesh as a new player (I hestitate to say "adversary"), and of course the longer Amy/pregnancy arc.
So Amy was never really there this whole half season? Interesting. It's about time to tune in to the mid-season cliffhanger, so let's find out where this is going, shall we...?
* - Listed:
P.S.! - After reviewing tonight's Who, I'm going on a sci-fi moratorium until Torchwood: Miracle Day. That's right - no sci-fi watching or reviewing, new or old. I'm a bit burnt out on the genre right now, and I'd like to reboot my brain for Miracle Day.
I guess I was just relieved that it wasn't a story about people trying to kiss one another. Sheesh.
It wasn't even the re-tread sci-fi concept of personal identity I got on board with - like I said, that's been done. I suppose I'm a sucker for continuity, and this ep hinted at setting up future developments. Rarely does a "mind fuck" or a "societal lesson" ep get under my skin anymore, but I do love my sci-fi universes to have a well-fleshed-out (pardon the pun) ensemble of villains, aliens, and independent agents. There was foreshadowing of later involvement both with The Flesh as a new player (I hestitate to say "adversary"), and of course the longer Amy/pregnancy arc.
So Amy was never really there this whole half season? Interesting. It's about time to tune in to the mid-season cliffhanger, so let's find out where this is going, shall we...?
* - Listed:
- With the monster/door scene, why did anyone have to be sacrificed at all? Bad-CGI monster Ganger-Jennifer didn't seem quick enough to outrun the humans in a 15-foot sprint to the TARDIS, and in any case, she seemed to be in no hurry to break down the door (a whole conversation about the Doctor's true identity took place in between two "thunks" against the door).
- TARDIS energy supposedly stabilizing The Flesh, yet the Doctor is able to "melt" flesh-Amy with the sonic?
- I suppose I should just suspend disbelief and not ask why humanity went to the trouble of genetically and/or chemically engineering the flesh, instead of constructing remote control robots for the dangerous acid-mining work?
P.S.! - After reviewing tonight's Who, I'm going on a sci-fi moratorium until Torchwood: Miracle Day. That's right - no sci-fi watching or reviewing, new or old. I'm a bit burnt out on the genre right now, and I'd like to reboot my brain for Miracle Day.
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Mood: 
procrastinated!
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