Special 2: Planet of the Dead

[Queen E]

Here we go for Special 2!

[S'ewing S'cubie]

When was it? Will it be on again?

[spacecat1974]

It was on over Easter weekend. Probably take a while for it to come on here. Thank heavens for torrents!

It kind of made me sad that a companion, who was perfect in almost every way, showed up and well... if you saw it you know the rest.

I liked seeing the actress who played in Bionic Woman again. Nice transfer of skills!

I can't wait for the first of the Torchwood specials. Or for Sarah Jane Chronicles to start again.

This special was truly, truly amazing!

[Rachael]

May 1, 2009 1:21:30 GMT -5 spacecat1974 said:

It was on over Easter weekend. Probably take a while for it to come on here. Thank heavens for torrents!

It kind of made me sad that a companion, who was perfect in almost every way, showed up and well... if you saw it you know the rest.

I liked seeing the actress who played in Bionic Woman again. Nice transfer of skills!

I can't wait for the first of the Torchwood specials. Or for Sarah Jane Chronicles to start again.

This special was truly, truly amazing!

She was so NOT perfect in every way. She was an adrenaline junkie.

And so is the Doctor.

That's a recipe for disaster. She wouldn't have lasted two episodes.

[spacecat1974]

That's why I added *almost*.

The girl had some really good skills to add but I agree that the whole adrenaline junkie thing would've not gone over so well in the long run.

[KMInfinity]

Yeah, The Doctor would have been constantly having to save her butt. Unless they went ultrafeminist and had her saving his butt all the time. It would be a whole big thing.

But I did really love the episode. Especially after all the dire in CoE, it was comfy to watch an eppy where "The good guys are always stalwart and true. The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies and... everybody lives happily ever after."

I know, that was an ironic comment, but some days....

*Really Really over the whole *drop from the ceiling and bypass the security lasers.* What, they can't crisscross some lasers above the treasure item? No one in Security has seen Mission Impossible?

*Loved seeing the way The Doctor tossed aside the gem and clamped on the *anti-grav* thingies.

*Loved the flying bus.

*LOVED Malcolm. His homage was so cheesy but I grinned all through his bits. I would have liked to have seen some repercussion from the conflict with the Unit Major and Malcolm - such as The Doctor telling Malcolm she was right to want to close the wormhole before the bus came thru....

*DT always is amazing. Loved how he played the end, too hurt to take on another companion (or, did he know she really wasn't the Right One?). He's so good at giving the underlying pain and tragedy underneath all the hijinks and optimism.

[artemis]

Jul 27, 2009 8:38:20 GMT -5 KMInfinity said:

Yeah, The Doctor would have been constantly having to save her butt. Unless they went ultrafeminist and had her saving his butt all the time. It would be a whole big thing.

Indeed.

But I did really love the episode.

Me, too! It was fun and entertaining and just a really nice summertime episode. Not that it was originally intended for summertime but it was kind of like reading a beach novel regardless of its original air date.

Especially after all the dire in CoE, it was comfy to watch an eppy where "The good guys are always stalwart and true. The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies and... everybody lives happily ever after."

No kidding!

I know, that was an ironic comment, but some days....

*Really Really over the whole *drop from the ceiling and bypass the security lasers.* What, they can't crisscross some lasers above the treasure item? No one in Security has seen Mission Impossible?

*Loved seeing the way The Doctor tossed aside the gem and clamped on the *anti-grav* thingies.

Me, too - that was great.

*Loved the flying bus.

Also great! I wonder if Christina got the chalice back with the bus.

*LOVED Malcolm. His homage was so cheesy but I grinned all through his bits. I would have liked to have seen some repercussion from the conflict with the Unit Major and Malcolm - such as The Doctor telling Malcolm she was right to want to close the wormhole before the bus came thru....

Yay for cheese. I wonder if the Doctor would have felt differently in this situation because there were 'innocent bystanders' than if it had been just him stranded there.

*DT always is amazing. Loved how he played the end, too hurt to take on another companion (or, did he know she really wasn't the Right One?). He's so good at giving the underlying pain and tragedy underneath all the hijinks and optimism.

Yeah, he was great - the angst, the pathos, the humor, the getting them to grasp onto their humanity in a scary situation. All of it!

[artemis]

I forgot to ask - has special 3 not aired yet in the UK? At the end of the American airing, there was a promo with a "Coming Soon."

[Queen E]

Jul 27, 2009 16:38:20 GMT -5 artemis said:

I forgot to ask - has special 3 not aired yet in the UK? At the end of the American airing, there was a promo with a "Coming Soon."

They haven't announced the exact date for the third special, but I think it's supposed to be some time in November.

[artemis]

Jul 27, 2009 17:18:41 GMT -5 Queen E said:

They haven't announced the exact date for the third special, but I think it's supposed to be some time in November.

You're right - I found the same thing online when I looked just now. Apparently people are optimistically saying it will air around the same time here in the States.

They are also saying the following special will air around Christmastime in the UK and allegedly shortly thereafter in the States.

It sounds like they've all already been taped.

[KMInfinity]

Only 2 more with DT.

Boy New Guy will have some major scrutiny. He better have thick hide and mad skills.

[artemis]

Jul 27, 2009 17:40:33 GMT -5 KMInfinity said:

Boy New Guy will have some major scrutiny. He better have thick hide and mad skills.

'

Indeed. At least Stephen Moffatt's mad writing skills should help the transition.

[Lola m]

Hee! Love each new version of "what's your name" we get.

Damn! I guess you really really don't want to go thru that thing unprotected.

I like her take chargeness. And the grin. "A good leader utilizes her strengths." Excellent!

Ah, the Doctor. So calming, so optimistic, always.

So, what's out there, in the wind? That's death?

Ooooh! Souped up phone for the win! UNIT! Woot!

Heh! Here being all "no, I didn't salute". ;D

"It's the Doctor." "What was your favorite? Giant robot?" ;D

Bug guy! So, is he/she/it trapped too?


Well. Half-way thru and time for me to head off bedward! Guess I'll treat myself to a self-generated cliffhanger. ;D

[Lola m]

Woo hoo! Or should I say Who hoo! Back for the second half of the special!

**settles in to find out what's up with bug dude**

Cool! Even the ship looks like a big bug!

Hee! I love the "they understand us, doesn't work the other way 'round" and "I've got a very honest face" bits. ;D So, now to find out if both groups were just accidentally crashed on this planet or if a third party brought them there, eh?

Lord of Time. Time Lords.

Everything turned to sand?

Whoa! Flying sand manta rays! With big ol' teeth! Who make wormholes, have metal bones and want to eat Earth! Well. That can't be good.

"How does a crystal drive a bus?"
"In a super-clever . . . special way!" ;D

Yay! A big red button!!! Everything's better with a big red button.

Eeeep! Fly! Fly from the metal manta ray thing!

Excellent advice. A captain can leave the ship if there's a bus standing by. Nooo!! Bug guys got eaten!! Poor bug guys.

Awwww. Geeky science man gets praise from the Doctor. Sweet!

Gold. So, of course the cup gets it. Like we didn't see that coming.

"It is gold."
"Oh, they saw you coming." ;D

Promise you'll be careful! ;D ;D

Stand up Science guy - keep it open long enough for the Doctor to get through! (Although, to be honest, I do understand why the UNIT woman is saying what she is. Not that I'm on board with the instant gun pointing, mind.)

Flying bus! Awesomecakes! Now, dude! Close/shield or whatever the wormhole!!

Aaaaand of course it all goes blooey.

"He hung up on me!" "He did it again!" ;D

Bang, bang, shoot the flying sand mantas!

Ooooh! Kissey kiss! She's a spunky one, isn't she?

Oh, Malcom science guy is just too too adorable!! "I love you!!" We do too, we do too.

Never again with people traveling with him? Hmmmmmmm.

Ooooooh! Prophetic-y announcments and stuff. Coming through the dark, knock 4 times, end is coming . . .

Heee! And he takes care of her, lke he took care of the 2 guys.

"I'll just step inside this police box and arrest myself."

[Spaced Out Looney]

I keep expecting The Doctor to run into some Fremen.


Also, scientist guy was in There's Something About Mary.