Dr Who

[miriam_e]

I've been watching the first and second seasons of Doctor Who over the past week and have just seen the episode "Love and Monsters". What a wonderful, funny story. I loved its fast pacing and lighthearted, offbeat humor interleaved with shades of tragedy. I heartily recommend it. I'm no real fan of Dr Who because the series too often becomes what I dislike most about some forms of science fiction -- the hero worship, the fantasy masquerading as SF, and the mindless love of technology barely papering over irrational fear of it. But this particular episode displays a healthy ability to laugh at itself without being condescending towards the people. The fallible, fragile people at the center of the story are lovingly portrayed. Very nicely done.

Comments

[greylock.livejournal.com]

You're perhaps the only person I know who liked that episode.

It's widely considered the low point of the new season (within the ep the oral-sex giving slab of concrete is the worst thing), but it's nice to know someone enjoys it.

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

I have to admit I squirmed a little at the oral sex reference, but I also have to say I chuckled too. On the whole I thought the ep was lighthearted, refreshing, and quite charming. I also enjoyed the way the geeks were portrayed as sweet people.

We need more sweet geeks.

[greylock.livejournal.com]

I prefer my geeks salted. :)