DW: The Stolen Earth

[stargater]

Interesting to say the least. I don't think it was completely what I was expecting, especially after last weeks episode of awesome but I quite liked it. And it was fanwanky and squeeful. And there's more to come! And 20 extra minutes of it! wheee.

So, 27 planets (well, 26 and a moon right?) stolen and that fit together like parts of an engine, forming a powerhouse for something. The Crucible? I'm assuming the Crucible is Davros' ship and possibly where he created the new Daleks. I'm still wondering where he hid undetected creating his new empire at all this time, perhaps in the parallel world or maybe even in the Void?

And what's this about Dalek Caan using the Emergency Temporal Shift and going back to the time-locked Time War and saving Davros? I wonder if it'll be explained how he did it exactly though I kind of doubt it. But it caused Dalek Caan to go nutters and also become a bit precognitive? Davros was cool (as was Dalek Supreme because red Dalek = awesome), he certainly is a good villain, as are the Daleks in general I think. I know lots of folks are groaning about the return of the Daleks again but I like them and I have a feeling that it's all going to come full circle in some way with the end of series 1. And also about Dalek Caan's prediction that the Doctor's most loyal companion is going to suffer everlasting death *worries* and I know there'd be differing opinions on who this would be but I've always believed Rose to be his most loyal companion. She's stood steadfastly by him loyally through everything and would sacrifice herself for him without blinking. That's not to say the others might not do the same but I just haven't seen the same kind of loyalty from them as I did from her. Though I still can't help but think it's going to be Donna that does something incredible and possibly die in the process *worries* And especially after everything that happened in Turn Left Donna still thinks she's no one important. That's even more reason for me to believe they're building that up for when she does something fantastic and blows us all away.

I was about to pull my hair out when everyone but Rose was on the sub-wave network. It was kind of sad, Rose sitting there unable to interact and then when the Doctor popped up on screen. And lol, I believe I detected a hint of jealousy there when Martha popped up. I'm still curious about what'll happen if/when they ever meet each other for real. And for the record, Donna totally does ship Ten/Rose lol.

And I just knew that reunion scene was too happy/perfect to be true. I so wanted a run-and-hug and it was perfect until that damn Dalek ruined it. I loved Donna saying "why don't you ask her yourself" and the music and the looks on both of their faces as they were running towards each other and especially the emotion coming from the Doctor. *squee* I really don't think anyone can deny that they love each other to pieces. There still better be a proper (complete with hugs) reunion dammit, I demand it!

Then ZOMGWTFBBQ!REGENERATION!!@#$#!11. Yeah, big old red herring there and I'm totally not falling for it. Though it's looking like that cractastic theory about Ten regenerating next to the hand just might come true at least in part. I'll admit I've grown kind of fond of it, especially if there's two of him and one goes off with Rose. Even if there's not two Ten's, I think that he'll regenerate back into his current body because of the hand nearby. I'd be totally shocked if he did regenerate into someone new, that'd be like the best kept secret in all of TV history. And besides, we know he's in the Christmas specials, unless of course they're flashbacks or something. And there's the set pics from Journey's End with Ten, Rose & Donna at Bad Wolf Bay, wearing a different colored suit mind you but it's still Ten.

Some random things:

I really like seeing everyone from all the different shows working together. And there's more next week since we haven't even seen Mickey or Jackie yet. Speaking of next week... where was the preview! I needs to see it! One thing that I hope doesn't happen is that we have another 'year that never was' that worked last series but I don't want it again.

We finally get to see the Shadow Proclamation, sort of a universal police force with the Judoon! I saw the promo pic of the Judoon but didn't put two and two together that they'd be working with the Shadow Proclamation but it makes sense. Also, when Donna was sitting on the steps, what was with the heartbeats? hmmmm. And the lady telling her that she 'had something on her back' and 'was something new' which makes me think back to Turn Left when she was asked by the fortune-teller 'what will you become?'. There is so much speculation about who or what Donna is and so many of the theories out there, while cracky do make some sort of sense. She's definitely special and is going to do something special, I just hope she doesn't die.

And the elusive Medusa Cascade, placed 1 second out of phase with the rest of the universe. I still kind of think someone's going to sacrifice them self to it, seal it again and set all the planets back where they belong. I also think and have since TPOW that Rose has something of Bad Wolf left in her and that it might possibly come to into play, rather or not with the Medusa Cascade exactly I'm not sure.

During the sub-wave broadcast when they all appeared on screen, it didn't seem like Rose was surprised to see Jack, which makes me think that she's known what had happened with him on the Gamestation. I'd always just figured that she and the Doctor would have talked about it at one point. Since she wasn't like 'omg Jack's alive!' or anything, I'm going to continue to assume that. He didn't really seem all that surprised to see her either but he works for Torchwood, impossible happens all the time and there were more pressing matters happening at the moment. Never mind that. My bad.

I really liked Harriet Jones here and I'm so glad they didn't make her evil or anything like those dumb rumors circling about had said. You know where she's the one who picked up the Master's ring and was working with Davros to conquer Earth and all that jazz. pffft. I lol'd every time someone said "we know who you are" even the Daleks. I wish she hadn't been exterminated but I liked her proud stand beforehand.

Was I the only one who thought Davros' head looked a lot like 'old Doctor' from last series finale? Perhaps they used the same prosthetic or something but I thought his face, especially during the side profile shot looked very similar. Nevermind that too.

So, what exactly is the Osterhagen Key and what does 'The threefold man dances in the lonely places' mean? hmmm.

lol @ "Clom's gone? Who'd want Clom?"

Wilf and the paintball gun lol

Sylvia not allowing Wilf to have a webcam because they're naughty lol

Rose and her big honkin' space gun and saying to those kids stealing from the store "you like my gun?" lol

And Gwen and Ianto going all Rambo on the Daleks at Torchwood.

And zomgwtfbbq!regeneration again.

TO BE CONTINUED... that has to be the phrase of doooooom. Doooooom I tell you, dooooom!

Comments

[stargater.livejournal.com]

Well unfortunately it'll be Sunday for me when I get to see it as I've got plans Saturday night but next weekend just needs to hurry up and get here!

[faithfulpuppy85.livejournal.com]

yah. It depends on what time the downloads start showing up. if they start showing up before 8.30-9.00 I might see it earlier otherwise I'll watch it at the normal time but still :D