Monday, October 15, 2012
Doctor Who
I was wondering if the episodes of "Doctor Who" that we will be watching in class Wednesday are beginning episodes or just random ones that were really interesting? I've never seen the show, but I want to have a little bit of an idea about it before we watch it. I think I'll watch some of the old episodes prior to class on Wednesday so I'll have a clue!
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The two episodes we're watching are very good ones, but don't require a ton of context. Watching episodes is good, but you'll get most of what you're supposed to out of the episodes anyway. There's a little bit of background about the character and experiences of the Doctor that you'll be missing, but that's okay.
ReplyDeleteBackground for "Girl in a Fireplace": Rose has been the Doctor's companion for a good while and is pretty used to it. Mickey is Rose's boyfriend, but this is his first time travelling through space and time with the Doctor.
Background for "Blink": the Doctor is a character who travels through time and space in a vehicle called the TARDIS which looks like a blue police box. His companion's name at the time is Martha.
And you're ready to go.
You'll definitely be ok if you haven't seen anything else! "Girl in a Fireplace" was actually the first episode of Doctor Who that I ever saw, and I was totally able to follow along without a problem. It's one of my all-time favorite episodes. Word of warning, though: they're episodes written by Steven Moffat, which means they're incredibly twisted. "Blink" and the weeping angels consistently give me nightmares.
ReplyDeleteOkay, thanks! I was just worried it would all go over my head. But that background information will help! And great, nightmares! Just what I need, haha. Thanks for the warning.
ReplyDeleteThese are definitely good introductory episodes, though not the beginning. The show lends itself to being watched out of order. You'll be fine. : )
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