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Post by martinw8686 on Mar 29, 2024 14:28:24 GMT
I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the releases of 2024, that I've had the pleasure to listen to.
My Ranking so far
11DCs Victory of the Doctor 5/5
3DAs Revolution in Space 5/5
CDNM 4 Broken Memories 5/5
6DAs The Quin Dillemma 4/5
1DAs Fugitive of the Daleks 4/5
4DAs Storm of the Sea Devils 4/5
On the surface there's a fair amount of returning elements, Daleks, Sontarans, Sea Devils, etc, but for the most part the plots allow for interesting takes on old themes.
Victory of the Daleks gives the 11th Doctor an epic and threatening confrontation unlike anything from his TV era.
Fugitive of the Daleks utilises twists on themes from The Chase to create a fun romp.
Broken Memories fires on all cylinders to create fresh takes on Harmony Shoal, the Clockwork Droids and The Silence. Big Finish have told fresh stories with these monsters that don't simply retread familiar TV ground.
Revolution in Space was brilliant, it felt authentic, Sarah Jane and 3 work really together. Just lovely stuff.
40 years of Sixie, lots of fun and some great moments for the companions. Well done Colin.
Storm of the Sea Devils was a little generic but Tom was fantastic and the dynamic with Harry and Naomi works well. The second story was great but could have benefitted from being a 4 parter.
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Post by thegreendeath on Mar 30, 2024 0:15:51 GMT
Haven’t heard Victory but
Loved (listed in ranked order)
Quin Dilemma
CDNM4
Sontarans v Rutans (of the 3 we have)
Fugitive of the Daleks
Liked
Storm of the Sea Devils (esp second story)
Didn’t like
Revolution In Space (just didn’t click)
Pretty solid hit ratio for me. I haven’t done the mega subscription before this year, but don’t regret it at all so far. If everything stays this good I’ll spend some holiday money for it next year too.
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Post by number13 on Mar 30, 2024 12:10:47 GMT
I've not bought/heard everything on the list but the stories I've heard have been very successful for me. In listening order, so far:
Sontarans v. Rutans (1-3 obviously spanning three months.) Terrific series, I especially enjoyed the Third Doctor episode but then I would, wouldn't I?  Waiting for the War Doctor! Revolution in Space. What if Sarah suddenly replaced Jo in one of the classic Malcolm Hulke stories? Very authentic 'hard' sci-fi and worked well.
Storm of the Sea Devils. Dark, brooding, atmospheric and really unusual (as well as doing the usual.) Excellent. Worlds Beyond was fun and I agree with Naomi about the solution to the mystery!
The Quin Dilemma. I felt like some fun listening and Sixie really delivered, all four of him, and friends!
(I tried to rank them, but found it was like comparing riverfruit and Roman grapes; couldn't be done. Great to see BF producing both quality and variety.)
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Post by bonehead on Mar 30, 2024 12:45:34 GMT
I really feel that BF are shifting up a gear at the moment. Releases like Classic Doctors, New Monsters and Sontarans v Rutans (not to mention the upcoming Dark Gallifrey and War Doctor Rises) have an epic quality about them, very big and cinematic, but without losing that 'classic' Doctor Who feel. 1st, 3rd, 5th and 8th Doctor ranges have found their form recently (not that they hadn't before, before they continue to expand on it) - now I'd like to see 6 and 7 getting the same love (it sounds like the Quin Dilemma is a step or two in the right direction).
What have I especially enjoyed so far this year? Well ...
Torchwood - Poppet. A creepy singular delight, doing what their ongoing monthly range does so well, mxing a level of humour wit an increasing sense of darkness. A perfect balance. 1DA - Fugitive of the Daleks. A retread of past First Doctor/Dalek glories really, but a great outing for Vicki and I continue to love eveything about Stephen Noonan and Lauren Cornelius in their roles. Love the longer story length.
3DA - Revolution in Space. Nice to see almost universal acclaim for this, and great to see this range thriving. It deserves it. Again, love the longer story length.
Master! Planet Doom - Eric Roberts' best written BF outing yet, I think. I do hope for more. Broken Memories - my favourite Classic Doctor/New Moinsters venture. Four terrific stories. And although it isn't quite over yet, Sontarans v Rutans - what a pleasure this has been. Taking everything that's good about the Sontarans and adding to it. Great to hear Christopher Ryan back and Dan Starkey is always great.
Edited to mention making Sapphire and Steel available again to any that may not have heard this excellent series.
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Post by martinw8686 on Mar 30, 2024 13:01:28 GMT
I'm feeling really positive about Big Finish and the quality of their output. As fans, sometimes we can be so vocal about what we don't like. This forum is a great platform for balance and spreading the love.
I'm really excited for next month's 5DAs and Tim Foley's teased locked room murder mystery.
More 8 in his current timeline with Liv and Helen. This stage of 8 feels unknown and I always look forward to seeing how he's progressing.
Dark Gallifrey War Master has me intrigued. More Derek Jacobi is always welcome.
The War Doctor Rises, dedicated single writer sets, YES PLEASE!
Sadly all of these exciting releases are coming at a time when my finances are at there most limited. I'm going to University as a mature student to study Psychology full-time. From September onwards, my purchases will sadly greatly reduce.
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Post by thegreendeath on Mar 30, 2024 14:10:16 GMT
Sadly all of these exciting releases are coming at a time when my finances are at there most limited. I'm going to University as a mature student to study Psychology full-time. From September onwards, my purchases will sadly greatly reduce. Congratulations! That’s an amazing life change and all the great BF you miss will still be available when finances free up and the ones you’re able to afford will really feel like treasures (or at least that’s the way it’s been for me when listening through lean years). |
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Post by martinw8686 on Mar 30, 2024 15:03:52 GMT
Sadly all of these exciting releases are coming at a time when my finances are at there most limited. I'm going to University as a mature student to study Psychology full-time. From September onwards, my purchases will sadly greatly reduce. Congratulations! That’s an amazing life change and all the great BF you miss will still be available when finances free up and the ones you’re able to afford will really feel like treasures (or at least that’s the way it’s been for me when listening through lean years). Thanks. I'm excited and nervous but losing my Dad last year has taught me that life is short and you must take risks and follow your dreams. I'm very thankful that I have so many wonderful Big Finish plays to help me relax between lectures and studying. |
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Post by BHTvsTFC on Mar 31, 2024 8:11:50 GMT
All the below, excellent :-
Revolution in Space
Sontarans vs Rutans
Victory of the Doctor
CDNM Volume 4
Storm of the Sea Devils - at a push but Tom is always worth the money and this was entertaining!
Can't comment on what I haven't heard or doesn't interest me but it's a strong start to 2024 Big Finish wise for me!
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Post by sherlock on Mar 31, 2024 11:07:19 GMT
It’s been a pretty good year so far.
Sontarans vs Rutans: 3/4 of the way through this has been a consistently entertaining miniseries with good spins on the titular foes and some relatively uncommon TARDIS teams.
Victory of the Doctor: Not much to add to all the praise it’s deservedly getting here. Cemented the 11/Valarie run as one of Big Finish’s best.
Planet Doom: An entertaining enough ride, if not particularly memorable. Hopefully setting Roberts’ Master free of the Vortex status quo will lead to go things down the line.
Broken Memories: A good anthology, especially the Silent duology.
Torchwood’s had a good start as well with Poppet being especially unsettling.
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Waiting for the War Doctor!
