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nonelvisIf you'd asked me a couple of years ago whether I'd ever pick another Doctor's run over one of Tennant's series, I'm sure I'd have said no. S2-S4 have their bumpy spots (one of which will definitely be covered on Day 27 of this meme), and I love Eccleston's run, too, but the series that I've loved the most so far is S5.
I'm not going to praise Moffat by calling Rusty a no-talent hack. He wrote some terrific episodes, and most important of all, he brought the show back in the first place. I didn't like everything he wrote, and he made what I consider to be some seriously questionable characterization and plot decisions, but we wouldn't have the show we have today without him.
But after four years, I was ready for something new. I'd always loved Moffat's episodes, and while I was initially dubious about casting an Eleven who was, as my sister put it, "an embryo," both Smith and Moffat exceeded every expectation I had for them -- as did Karen Gillan, though I realize not everyone agrees with me on her acting skills or the likeability of her character. People talk about how Rusty's years were exactly the sort of storytelling they wanted; Moffat is providing exactly the sort of storytelling I want and didn't even realize I was missing until he handed it to me on a plate. I love his plotting, I love his characters, and I love every episode of this series. (The Dalek episode somewhat less so, but one meh episode out of 13 is still a better track record for me than the previous four series.)
It's going to be a long wait 'til Christmas.
Day 01 - Your Favorite Quote
Day 02 – Your Favorite Classic Series Episode
Day 03 – Your Favorite New Series Episode
Day 04 – Your Favorite Doctor
Day 05 – Your Favorite Companion
Day 06 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Day 07 – Your Favorite Piece of Music
Day 08 – A Who-Related Photo That Makes You Happy
Day 09 – A Who-Related Photo That Makes You Angry/Sad
Day 10 – A Who-Related Photo That You Took
Day 11 – Your Favorite Season (Classic or New)
Day 12 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Day 13 – Your Favorite Villain
Day 14 – The Villain Who Scared You the Most
Day 15 – Favorite Who-Related Tumblr
Day 16 – Your Favorite Who-Related FanFic
Day 17 – A Piece of Who-Related FanArt
Day 18 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Day 20 – The Character Who Is Most Like You
Day 21 – Your Doctor Who OTP
Day 22 – A Who-Related Fan-Site
Day 23 – A Who-Related YouTube Video
Day 24 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Day 25 – Favorite Who Actor
Day 26 – Favorite Who Actress
Day 27 – An Episode You Wish Hadn’t Been Made
Day 28 – An Episode Idea You Created Yourself
Day 29 – Who You Think Should Be the Next Doctor
Day 30 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
I'm not going to praise Moffat by calling Rusty a no-talent hack. He wrote some terrific episodes, and most important of all, he brought the show back in the first place. I didn't like everything he wrote, and he made what I consider to be some seriously questionable characterization and plot decisions, but we wouldn't have the show we have today without him.
But after four years, I was ready for something new. I'd always loved Moffat's episodes, and while I was initially dubious about casting an Eleven who was, as my sister put it, "an embryo," both Smith and Moffat exceeded every expectation I had for them -- as did Karen Gillan, though I realize not everyone agrees with me on her acting skills or the likeability of her character. People talk about how Rusty's years were exactly the sort of storytelling they wanted; Moffat is providing exactly the sort of storytelling I want and didn't even realize I was missing until he handed it to me on a plate. I love his plotting, I love his characters, and I love every episode of this series. (The Dalek episode somewhat less so, but one meh episode out of 13 is still a better track record for me than the previous four series.)
It's going to be a long wait 'til Christmas.
Day 02 – Your Favorite Classic Series Episode
Day 03 – Your Favorite New Series Episode
Day 04 – Your Favorite Doctor
Day 05 – Your Favorite Companion
Day 06 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Day 07 – Your Favorite Piece of Music
Day 08 – A Who-Related Photo That Makes You Happy
Day 09 – A Who-Related Photo That Makes You Angry/Sad
Day 10 – A Who-Related Photo That You Took
Day 11 – Your Favorite Season (Classic or New)
Day 12 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Day 13 – Your Favorite Villain
Day 14 – The Villain Who Scared You the Most
Day 15 – Favorite Who-Related Tumblr
Day 16 – Your Favorite Who-Related FanFic
Day 17 – A Piece of Who-Related FanArt
Day 18 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Day 20 – The Character Who Is Most Like You
Day 21 – Your Doctor Who OTP
Day 22 – A Who-Related Fan-Site
Day 23 – A Who-Related YouTube Video
Day 24 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy
Day 25 – Favorite Who Actor
Day 26 – Favorite Who Actress
Day 27 – An Episode You Wish Hadn’t Been Made
Day 28 – An Episode Idea You Created Yourself
Day 29 – Who You Think Should Be the Next Doctor
Day 30 – Whatever Tickles Your Fancy