Doctor Who - Whose Doomsday is it Anyway? - Part 1
Doomsday is the absolutely stunning finale to Season 28 of Doctor Who. While his earlier episodes may have their faults, Russel T Davies sure knows how to bring season-long story arcs and themes together into a fantastic episode.
First things first, the meeting between the Daleks and the Cybermen was brilliant. The dialogue demonstrated well the protocol-based approach of the Cybermen and the absolute egomania of the Daleks. Mickey’s line, “It’s like Stephen Hawking meets the speaking clock,” was particularly fitting. Anyone who has awoken to one of those talking alarm clocks screeching at you knows that it is an apt comparison.
One of my favourite Dalek moments was when Rose mentioned the Doctor, and the Daleks moved back slightly. It’s amazing how that one little movement can convey the powerful emotional response of fear. This is just another reason why the Daleks are possibly my favourite Sci-Fi villain – they may look ridiculous, but their insanity and fear is conveyed so well through the screeching voice and subtle movements. This combination is something to be feared – it makes for a powerful enemy.
My love of the Daleks is why I’m pleased that the Black Dalek did an ‘Emergency Temporal Shift’ and disappeared. I hope they’ll be back once more.
Other great moments included the use of the ‘bigger on the inside’ Time Lord technology. I also loved that the head of Torchwood continued serving her Queen and Country, which I guess was a result of her training, much like the psychic paper.
Now for the crux of the episode – the separation of the Doctor and Rose. This is the culmination of the loneliness theme and is the final realisation for Rose that she is truly left behind. It also shows us that only the Void – Hell – itself can keep the Doctor and Rose apart.
The scene where Rose and the Doctor are leaning against the wall, feeling each other even with the Void between them was a nice parallel to Tooth and Claw. In that episode, the Doctor and the Werewolf were on opposite sides of the door, listening and feeling each other’s presence. Once again, the Doctor and the Bad Wolf sensing each other, even with space between them.
Speaking of which, I also loved the way that Bad Wolf has come full circle. When you think about it, a bad wolf brought Torchwood into being, which in turn was the cause of the Doctor and Rose’s separation. The Doctor and Rose’s last meeting was at Bad Wolf Bay. This indicates that as the Bad Wolf, when she could see the entirety of time and space, Rose knew this day would come. Scattering those words to this Norwegian beach in another world is a sign to Rose that this is meant to be; her destiny lies here, not with the Doctor.
Stay tuned for Part Two.
First things first, the meeting between the Daleks and the Cybermen was brilliant. The dialogue demonstrated well the protocol-based approach of the Cybermen and the absolute egomania of the Daleks. Mickey’s line, “It’s like Stephen Hawking meets the speaking clock,” was particularly fitting. Anyone who has awoken to one of those talking alarm clocks screeching at you knows that it is an apt comparison.
One of my favourite Dalek moments was when Rose mentioned the Doctor, and the Daleks moved back slightly. It’s amazing how that one little movement can convey the powerful emotional response of fear. This is just another reason why the Daleks are possibly my favourite Sci-Fi villain – they may look ridiculous, but their insanity and fear is conveyed so well through the screeching voice and subtle movements. This combination is something to be feared – it makes for a powerful enemy.
My love of the Daleks is why I’m pleased that the Black Dalek did an ‘Emergency Temporal Shift’ and disappeared. I hope they’ll be back once more.
Other great moments included the use of the ‘bigger on the inside’ Time Lord technology. I also loved that the head of Torchwood continued serving her Queen and Country, which I guess was a result of her training, much like the psychic paper.
Now for the crux of the episode – the separation of the Doctor and Rose. This is the culmination of the loneliness theme and is the final realisation for Rose that she is truly left behind. It also shows us that only the Void – Hell – itself can keep the Doctor and Rose apart.
The scene where Rose and the Doctor are leaning against the wall, feeling each other even with the Void between them was a nice parallel to Tooth and Claw. In that episode, the Doctor and the Werewolf were on opposite sides of the door, listening and feeling each other’s presence. Once again, the Doctor and the Bad Wolf sensing each other, even with space between them.
Speaking of which, I also loved the way that Bad Wolf has come full circle. When you think about it, a bad wolf brought Torchwood into being, which in turn was the cause of the Doctor and Rose’s separation. The Doctor and Rose’s last meeting was at Bad Wolf Bay. This indicates that as the Bad Wolf, when she could see the entirety of time and space, Rose knew this day would come. Scattering those words to this Norwegian beach in another world is a sign to Rose that this is meant to be; her destiny lies here, not with the Doctor.
Stay tuned for Part Two.
Juan Carlos
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