30 Days of Doctor Who Meme: Day 2
HNNNG Another tough one. See me wrangle it out, (practically) live on screen!
So, here's the deal. I'm new to the fandom in general, there are twenty-six seasons to catch up on, and there are only so many hours in a day. That said, I have watched several stories from each Doctor's era, and anyway I'm doing this meme now, not twenty years down the line when I'll OWN every single story. Caveats and my personal OMG I'M INFERIOR feelings aside, I'm still entitled to have A favorite story without having seen them all. Consider this a "favorite story so far" type of thing and we'll all be on the same page.
And even without having seen everything, it's a difficult question. There are the usual suspects of course, City of Death (which it must be admitted is downright charming), Deadly Assassin (POLITICS AHOY! Definitely *a* favorite, at least) or Pyramids of Mars (oh wait, I didn't actually like it). But I tend to gravitate towards more cerebral, even political, stories. I thought The Green Death was fabulous, managing to juggle both large themes and small, environmental agendas and Jo's departure. (Which incidentally, did make me cry.) But my favorite 'subgenres' are probably 'Doctor Who does surreal' and the historicals. It is such an absolute shame that so many early episodes were lost; my heart aches thinking about the Marco Polo that might have been. Well, actually it was, but I'll never get to see it.
If I'm being strictly honest, my favorite story is probably the one I last watched; but that's too much of a cheat even for me. So without further ado, I give you...
The Curse of Fenric
Wonderfully atmospheric, good writing, good music, solid acting... it all comes together for me. It's part of Ace's character arc, which I dearly love; and there's a lot of strong emotions running through the whole thing. Big themes, thoughtful moments, high drama- it might be my favorite just for that one wrenching scene at the end, if the rest weren't so good. There are so many little scenes I love, too- Ace's confrontation of the Doctor, the bit where Ace reveals her assumptions about Kathleen (UNWED MOTHER!), Reverend Wainwright in general... and the Doctor amusing baby Audrey!
So yeah. Curse is in strong contention for my all-time favorite, but it's up against fierce competition. Just wanted to give a shoutout to some others: Enemy of the World, The Mind Robber, Talons of Weng-Chiang, Mark of the Rani (bit of a surprise favorite, that; but I love it!), and most of seasons 25 and 26. (Excluding Silver Nemesis, which is pretty rubbish, and Battlefield, which I enjoy but isn't quite in the same league.)
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
So, here's the deal. I'm new to the fandom in general, there are twenty-six seasons to catch up on, and there are only so many hours in a day. That said, I have watched several stories from each Doctor's era, and anyway I'm doing this meme now, not twenty years down the line when I'll OWN every single story. Caveats and my personal OMG I'M INFERIOR feelings aside, I'm still entitled to have A favorite story without having seen them all. Consider this a "favorite story so far" type of thing and we'll all be on the same page.
And even without having seen everything, it's a difficult question. There are the usual suspects of course, City of Death (which it must be admitted is downright charming), Deadly Assassin (POLITICS AHOY! Definitely *a* favorite, at least) or Pyramids of Mars (oh wait, I didn't actually like it). But I tend to gravitate towards more cerebral, even political, stories. I thought The Green Death was fabulous, managing to juggle both large themes and small, environmental agendas and Jo's departure. (Which incidentally, did make me cry.) But my favorite 'subgenres' are probably 'Doctor Who does surreal' and the historicals. It is such an absolute shame that so many early episodes were lost; my heart aches thinking about the Marco Polo that might have been. Well, actually it was, but I'll never get to see it.
If I'm being strictly honest, my favorite story is probably the one I last watched; but that's too much of a cheat even for me. So without further ado, I give you...
The Curse of Fenric
Click to viewWonderfully atmospheric, good writing, good music, solid acting... it all comes together for me. It's part of Ace's character arc, which I dearly love; and there's a lot of strong emotions running through the whole thing. Big themes, thoughtful moments, high drama- it might be my favorite just for that one wrenching scene at the end, if the rest weren't so good. There are so many little scenes I love, too- Ace's confrontation of the Doctor, the bit where Ace reveals her assumptions about Kathleen (UNWED MOTHER!), Reverend Wainwright in general... and the Doctor amusing baby Audrey!
So yeah. Curse is in strong contention for my all-time favorite, but it's up against fierce competition. Just wanted to give a shoutout to some others: Enemy of the World, The Mind Robber, Talons of Weng-Chiang, Mark of the Rani (bit of a surprise favorite, that; but I love it!), and most of seasons 25 and 26. (Excluding Silver Nemesis, which is pretty rubbish, and Battlefield, which I enjoy but isn't quite in the same league.)
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