A Doctor Who Review Thingy
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The Legacy of Time – Relative Time
A pleasantly zippy romp with modern aesthetics and values, filling an empty plot with strong performances and loving, varied fanservice. Continue reading
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The Legacy of Time – The Sacrifice of Jo Grant
The Legacy of Time finds itself a second standout in an emotional high point that places meaningful character interaction first. Continue reading
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The Legacy of Time – The Split Infinitive
A solidly acceptable nostalgic thriller elevated by high-concept storytelling. Continue reading
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The Legacy of Time – Lies in Ruins
Two of Doctor Who’s very best characters, River Song and Bernice Summerfield, meet at last, something that could easily sell a story in of itself, but Paul McGann has to go and give one of his best performances ever and steal the show. In other words, shockingly good. Continue reading
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Eighth Doctor Adventures – Vampire Science
A pacey, character-driven romp that establishes its new leads well, if shortchanging some of its ideas and guest cast in the process. Overall, a solid introduction to a new books range and Doctor. Continue reading
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Torchwood – Serenity
A burst of concentrated fanservice which never quite manages to unite its disparate elements into a deeper meaning, but is far, far too much fun to care. Continue reading
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Torchwood: God Among Us – A Mother’s Son
The high-stakes escalation of the God Among Us arc takes a much-needed step back for a furiously poignant series standout. Continue reading
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Torchwood Committee Arc Guide
The following are the releases I would consider vital to a complete understanding of the Committee arc, the main storyline of the Big Finish Torchwood range. Continue reading
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Short Trips – Still Life
A gorgeous emotional piece, rich with thematic depth and resonance and some wonderful high concept work. Continue reading
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Missy – The Belly of the Beast
The delerious joy of Missy as a character becomes strained, though not erased, in a bleaker piece of traditional action fare. Continue reading
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