18-04-2022, 12:13 PM
Now I've had the time to watch it, I will say this: It wasn't quite as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe that's me settling for mediocrity, but yeah. Wasn't offended by the episode. The Sea Devils were faithful to how they looked in the 70's, uncanny CGI on the faces notwithstanding. I will give the show credit for setting it in an interesting period of time, but then they get points off for not doing anything with the historical characters. They're just there. A half point as well for having archive Sea Devil screams from their first serial. I did notice that, and I did like it.
The big thing, that the media really tried to push to get viewers to change the channel and watch it, was the 'Will they, won't they' of Thasmin. And the seeming conclusion of that leaves the proponents and opponents of such a thing both equally disappointed. I am of the latter camp, because I always have been of the opinion that the Doctor being Asexual, and not wanting to involve themself in romance is one of the most progressive things the show can do. Being Asexual and Aromantic is a totally valid option for people. RTD, Moffatt, and Chibnall all tried to add romance for the doctor, which I don't like.
Oh well, one more episode before its over.
The big thing, that the media really tried to push to get viewers to change the channel and watch it, was the 'Will they, won't they' of Thasmin. And the seeming conclusion of that leaves the proponents and opponents of such a thing both equally disappointed. I am of the latter camp, because I always have been of the opinion that the Doctor being Asexual, and not wanting to involve themself in romance is one of the most progressive things the show can do. Being Asexual and Aromantic is a totally valid option for people. RTD, Moffatt, and Chibnall all tried to add romance for the doctor, which I don't like.
Oh well, one more episode before its over.
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-Estd 1997-