I just finished rewatching Doctor Who Season Three.
I remembered enjoying the last three episodes, but thought it was a little goofy at the very end. However, this time, it worked for me. The parts that were improved with a second viewing and subtitles are when the Doctor dealt with The Master after he was young again, and when Martha left the Doctor.
I especially enjoy that it was Martha, on her own, who saved the universe! I don't think she gets enough credit for it. She walked all over the Earth telling people about the Doctor; she believed in him and trusted him without reservation.
And I love that Captain Jack told the Doctor he was the Face of Boe. The first time I watched the episode, I thought Captain Jack knew he would tell the Doctor "You Are Not Alone". But, how could he? That was when he died (unless he went to that time to see himself die). I think Captain Jack didn't realize he was saying anything so interesting in Cardiff.
The other thing I understand now is that Captain Jack was made immortal by Rose when she had the Time Vortex inside her. Ahhh...that's cool.
And yet - since he does eventually die, I guess he's not really immortal. How frustrating would that be for a swashbuckling person like Jack Harkness to become the big Face of Boe that doesn't have legs or arms?
Martha - when she left the Doctor, I liked it much better this time. I felt sorry for Martha the first time I saw this. But, she left with a lot of dignity and confidence. She let him know that she cared for him without making it seem like a bad thing that he didn't love her back. And, I forgot that she looked up Doctor Milligan.
Since my first viewing is on the Sci-Fi Channel with some seconds here and there cut out, I wonder if that's why I don't remember things or they don't make sense the first time?
Yeah - good season. I like it.
My only beef is that Martha Jones doesn't get more respect.
And Freema Agyeman maybe as well? I like her and I think she did a great job as Martha Jones.
Just like Christopher Eccleston, she's not a big part of the Special Features on the DVD's. Why? Does that mean there were hard feelings? I feel very protective of both of them. I'll never know.
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