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05/22/2013 1:28 AM
I always get excited when even just a little bit of the past is included in the show like "Allons-y" so you can imagine how I was with the opening scene. That was just . It just made me more excited for the 50th anniversary. I'm gonna have to watch it again because I'm not sure I saw Paul McGann in the entire episode. I was thrilled to see what was supposed to be Chris Eccleston though!
As far as the new monsters, they reminded me of Buffy's Hush. They also need to come back because they didn't really do much. I'm a bit disappointed that Richard E Grant was underused. The supporting characters did well. Jenny stole my heart here. When she said, "Sorry Ma'm, so sorry. I think I have been murdered" and that shot of that solitary tear running down her cheek? Gave me shivers! Vastra broke my heart when she lost Jenny twice. Strax was funny as usual and I did enjoy him becoming evil again.
When The Doctor heard about Trenzalore and just broke down, man, that was hard! Then when River finally finds out that The Doctor was seeing and hearing her the entire time? You know, I have always admired Matt's Smith's acting since Series5. Don't get me wrong, Chris and David are pretty much up there. I just get impressed with Matt because of his youth. So much talent for a young guy. He is never boring to watch. Anyway, I just cried buckets,. His scene with Alex was just so tender. There was so much love, sadness and vulnerability in that one scene---I'm tearing up just thinking about it. I was sad that River is in that timeline already and has to say goodbye. I guess it's time. Her parents are gone already as well. At least, she got her real goodbye unlike the one in Forest of The Dead/Silence In The Library where The Doctor didn't know who she was.
I am satisfied with Clara's backstory, pretty clever and interesting. Although there were hints of an attraction, I am hoping it'll stay relatively friendly. I'll take an occasional flirtation but no romance please. I guess in a way it's okay now since River is now gone but still, stay in the friendzone or at least be unrequited, this time The Doctor is Martha, . That would be a change, .
Also, due to the tabs, I knew John Hurt was gonna be involved in the show. I had no clue it was going to be this soon though!
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