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Don't be disappointed by the first two over-hyperkinetic episodes because the remaining six more than make up for these. No doubt Disney told Davies to throw everything but the kitchen sink on the screen so that two perfectly stories are spoilt with chaos and confusion.
Surprisingly it is the master of headache arches who brings the third episode “Boom” down to a speed that inspires both emotion and messaging, being a very dark story on how today's turbo-capitalism in war armaments can easily get out of hand. Davies then comes up with one of the best Doctor Who episodes ever: “73 Yards”. It's a horror-sci fi story of how Ruby's entire life changes because of one tiny mistake.
My favourite episode is the fifth “Dot and Bubble” because it takes a pop at the insane world of dumb social media bubbles and how they can also spiral out of control. Filmed in glorious pastel colours, it is a classic example of Davies' uncanny ability to portray unsettling dream-like dramas.
Inspired by the period series “Bridgerton” the next episode “Rogue” is a delightful mix of history and monster aliens. The Doctor's suddenly going down the road of gay love when he can't even take a fancy to his gorgeous young assistants is an interesting turn that certainly didn't disturb me, even though I've been watching Doctor Who ever since the Second first appeared in 1966.
The last two episodes are the typical but not over-done spectacular end feature of each series, the second part of which becomes very dark indeed before the Doctor suddenly brings everything back on track again.
Ncuti Gatwa is right up there with the best doctors, managing to combine fun and empathy in one, as well as adding his unique brand of charm, of which he has Tardis-fulls. At just nineteen Millie Gibson has already nailed all the emotional qualities that make her a perfect dream companion.
Unfortunately this new series comes in a floppy card box, unlike the solid boxes of previous series that will hold out for decades of repeat showings. However, with seven dvds it is a bonanza, even though the first is the Christmas special that we already got at the beginning of this year. There are hours of “How the Series was Made” episodes but, for me, the real extra treat is the full series of Tom Baker's “Pyramids of Mars” of 1975.
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- Thomas L.Reviewed in the United States on 13 December 2024
Region 2, needs region free player in US.
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Harun HeutgensReviewed in Germany on 22 December 2024
passt schön in meine sammlung
- S. TongReviewed in Australia on 30 December 2024
Excellent Blu-ray set for the new doctor
