(sit inside the dark & dream for a while)
Alright everyone, this is it - the final recap of the great & mighty Troughton rewatch-athon. Tonight, we finish up with a story from the new series, believe it or not - the episode Midnight, which featured David Troughton in a supporting role, but one I'd say he did well with
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It's a great idea, writing-wise - it helps us to know a bit about the other passengers and perhaps like them a bit, which will help us to feel even more shocked about their behaviour later on.
I do have to admit, on a non-claustrophobic level, this is a rather . . . well, disturbing story on some levels. It's extremely disconcerting to see how easily such a small group of humans could resort to murder & basic savagery & how fast they turn on the Doctor, even when he's trying to help & keep everyone calm.Back when I was into CSI, I was very fond of a season 1 story that had the same atmosphere. A murder took place on a plane, and in the end the team discovered that all the other passengers were responsible, as panic and terror turned them against the victim - but because they couldn't provide with any phisical evidence, the passengers all left scot-free. It didn't feel as oppressive as this one, as we saw the story through the CSI ream ( ... )
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I used to have the same problem. So, I covered all my bases and called him JethroMerlin.
Also, the cell guard that Jenny kisses in "The Doctor's Daughter" is Merlin's ex-boyfriend friend from home, Will.
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Yes, I recognized him when that episode aired here last week. Plus, Angel Coulby (Gwen) was Reinette's anachronistic black friend in The Girl in the Fireplace, and Sarah Parish (Lady Catrina) was the Racnoss Empress in The Runaway Bride - and let's not even mention Tony Head, Richard Wilson, Eve Myles and Michelle Ryan... ;)
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That, I will agree with! It was a pretty good idea for this story. :)
Nowadays, it interests me as much seeing Colin Morgan (who played the kid, Jethro) in this as it does seeing David, as Colin is the title character in Merlin, which my father watches every sunday. I cannot watch an episode without looking at Merlin and accidentally calling him "Jethro", and I have the feeling the opposite might happen when next I rewatch Midnight.
HEE! A load of my friends love Merlin & that is the ONLY reason I knew he was in this episode - I didn't even know his last name. :P
Aw, thanks for the thanks. :D It was a pleasure to be involved in this project as well.
If it hadn't been for you, I literally never could have done this. You deserve all the thanks, lovey. ♥♥
You let us know what you think of the serials you'll be watching next as well, yes? Even ( ... )
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I agree that "The Edge of Destruction" is creepier than "Midnight." It feels more claustrophobic to me (ironic, since they're in the TARDIS), and the fact that they are all familiar with each other ups the tension (especially since their memories keep slipping in and out). And Susan with the scissors? D:
"Midnight" also shows, I think, how much the Doctor -- especially Ten -- needs a companion, someone to help him navigate the situations they're in. The companion gives him additional credibility, too, so he doesn't have to defend himself with "BECAUSE I'M CLEVER!!" (which made me cringe. Not making yourself any friends with that, dear.).
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I agree that "The Edge of Destruction" is creepier than "Midnight." It feels more claustrophobic to me (ironic, since they're in the TARDIS), and the fact that they are all familiar with each other ups the tension (especially since their memories keep slipping in and out). And Susan with the scissors? D:
ALL OF THIS. Especially the fact that they were in the TARDIS & no one figured out what was wrong until the very end - one of the things that always kind of disappoints me about Midnight - I WANT AN ANSWER AT THE END, I HATE SPECULATING.
(& WHOA, Susan with the scissors - that really freaked me out, I have to say.)
"Midnight" also shows, I think, how much the Doctor -- especially Ten -- needs a companion, someone to help him navigate the situations they're in. The companion gives him additional credibility, too, so he doesn't have to defend himself with "BECAUSE I'M CLEVER!!" (which made me cringe. Not making yourself any friends with that, ( ... )
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...this is a rather . . . well, disturbing story on some levels. It's extremely disconcerting to see how easily such a small group of humans could resort to murder & basic savagery & how fast they turn on the Doctor, even when he's trying to help & keep everyone calm...
This is what drew me into this episode. I think the direction in this story is rather fantastic. It's so well-paced and structured in that you see each moment when the entire mood changes.
Interesting, your comparison with Midnight and Edge of Destruction. They're both creepy, in their own ways. Not sure if it's just me, but Edge of Destruction always felt Twilight Zone-esque... ( ... )
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This is what drew me into this episode. I think the direction in this story is rather fantastic. It's so well-paced and structured in that you see each moment when the entire mood changes.
I have to admit it, I did like it a lot more the second time - this time - I watched it than I did the first. I agree that the direction is really good for this story. :D
& yes, David was indeed in this story! I couldn't believe it the first time I found out. :D He's pretty good in it!
Thankyou again! & I will, but it won't be as interesting as my recaps, I think. :P
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