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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2017 14:48:36 GMT
Just got finished with the extras. Good to hear that the next set is already underway, and intrigued to hear about what Doctor Who baddy will be in the next one:) Do they say which one it is, or just hint at it?
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Post by Zagreus on Dec 27, 2017 15:59:13 GMT
Just got finished with the extras. Good to hear that the next set is already underway, and intrigued to hear about what Doctor Who baddy will be in the next one:) Do they say which one it is, or just hint at it? They tease that there will probably be another returning DW baddy, but that's about it.
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Post by eric009 on Jan 1, 2018 5:40:33 GMT
just a damn shame we have to wait until the end of the year
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Post by omega on Jan 1, 2018 5:43:37 GMT
Do they say which one it is, or just hint at it? They tease that there will probably be another returning DW baddy, but that's about it. We also know that one of the stories has already been recorded, whose slot was taken by Time of the Intelligence.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 19:20:02 GMT
Bit underwhelmed by this box set
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Jan 7, 2018 19:29:50 GMT
Bit underwhelmed by this box set I felt that way about the first episode. In fact I thought that first installment was the weakest thing the range has produced.
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Post by pillicock on Jan 11, 2018 9:23:38 GMT
Bit underwhelmed by this box set I felt that way about the first episode. In fact I thought that first installment was the weakest thing the range has produced. I didn't mind The Splintered Man but I thought Time of the Intelligence was one of the weakest stories Big Finish have produced in a very long while.
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Post by coffeeaddict on Jan 11, 2018 14:40:05 GMT
I felt that way about the first episode. In fact I thought that first installment was the weakest thing the range has produced. I didn't mind The Splintered Man but I thought Time of the Intelligence was one of the weakest stories Big Finish have produced in a very long while. While it doesn't completely tie in with the Lethbridge-Stewart novels, Time of the Intelligence may be better received by those who have read the books.
Andy is the range editor and has written for the series as well.
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Post by TinDogPodcast on Jan 11, 2018 18:46:54 GMT
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Post by pillicock on Jan 11, 2018 21:12:33 GMT
I didn't mind The Splintered Man but I thought Time of the Intelligence was one of the weakest stories Big Finish have produced in a very long while. While it doesn't completely tie in with the Lethbridge-Stewart novels, Time of the Intelligence may be better received by those who have read the books.
Andy is the range editor and has written for the series as well.
Ah right. Seems a bit short-sighted to tie in - even loosely - with a book spin-off range that most of their listeners probably haven't read.
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Post by dorney on Jan 23, 2018 16:48:26 GMT
While it doesn't completely tie in with the Lethbridge-Stewart novels, Time of the Intelligence may be better received by those who have read the books.
Andy is the range editor and has written for the series as well.
Ah right. Seems a bit short-sighted to tie in - even loosely - with a book spin-off range that most of their listeners probably haven't read. I don’t think it’s tied in with the books at all, tbh. It’s very definitely set in a different continuity.
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Post by nottenst on Apr 19, 2018 14:56:47 GMT
Just finished Time of the Intelligence this morning. I wonder how much (if any) of the Intelligence's plan leads into his assault on the 11th Doctor? Or maybe some other story we haven't seen yet? I didn't quite get Norma Vine's motivation. He was going to show her new worlds? Everything she was doing seemed a bit dangerous and with unknown side effects (or betrayal) on her at a later date to risk that. Was her thinking pushed by the Intelligence?
Overall, I enjoyed the series. I have mixed feelings about seeing them defeat Doctor Who villains. Some time they are going to need The Doctor's assistance again. Maybe in the next set?
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Post by BHTvsTFC on Sept 21, 2019 8:04:47 GMT
I didn't care for this set. For a range that started so well I think Counter-Measures slipped into mediocrity around the halfway point. I don't have a problem with story arcs but I think that's the point of the slip for me. Series Two and Three were superb - a 60's version of the X Files with them investigating ghosts in flats or gender changing soldiers - what's not to love!
But it just feels like they have run out of steam here - the 'mix and match' with Who monsters is usually a sign that ideas are flagging. That said My Enemy's Enemy was pretty good stuff and perfectly entertaining.
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Post by ljwilson on Sept 21, 2019 8:13:41 GMT
I didn't care for this set. For a range that started so well I think Counter-Measures slipped into mediocrity around the halfway point. I don't have a problem with story arcs but I think that's the point of the slip for me. Series Two and Three were superb - a 60's version of the X Files with them investigating ghosts in flats or gender changing soldiers - what's not to love! But it just feels like they have run out of steam here - the 'mix and match' with Who monsters is usually a sign that ideas are flagging. That said My Enemy's Enemy was pretty good stuff and perfectly entertaining. I thought both My Enemy's Enemy and Time of the Intelligence were below par, but the first two stories were pretty good. What the New CM have lost is the split between Sir Toby and the others. In the 60s stories Toby is scheming away in the background, but in these he is just part of the group. Also, the arc was loosely over 4 box sets in the original, these are all pretty standalone. I have a few doubts about the next reboot and heavy Doctor Who influence, but because I love CM I'll be getting them anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2019 6:23:44 GMT
I thought both My Enemy's Enemy and Time of the Intelligence were below par, but the first two stories were pretty good. What the New CM have lost is the split between Sir Toby and the others. In the 60s stories Toby is scheming away in the background, but in these he is just part of the group. Also, the arc was loosely over 4 box sets in the original, these are all pretty standalone. I have a few doubts about the next reboot and heavy Doctor Who influence, but because I love CM I'll be getting them anyway. I am looking forward to the team reuniting but I agree does it need the Movellans and Cybermen but hey at least for this team the Daleks are a recurring villain for them.But really this is such a strong bunch of actors with good chemistry that work for me unlike Torchwood. I would really like a political intrigue of t/hem fighting to keep their roles in an ever changing world.Though I am looking forward to Carolyn Seymour returning such a strong character in the sets and always interesting.
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Post by lidar2 on Jan 14, 2020 9:39:52 GMT
Just thinking about NCM and I was wondering why BF use contemporary (ie 2010s) pictures of the cast on the cover of these. Not to put too fine a point on it, they are all now 30 years older than Remembrance, but NCM is only set 10 years later. Should they not have either used photo's circa 1999 or else "aged up" the publicity photo's from 1988?
EDIT - the above seems rather blunt and harsh, but I don't mean it that way, I just thought the way they do it is a bit odd and was genuinely wondering why
A bit like how on Gallifrey IV they used 2011 pictures for Leela and Romana, but then reverted to 1977/1980 pictures from Gallifrey V onwards. Just seems strange and inconsistent
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2021 9:57:50 GMT
I love this set of stories.I love this Team even when it’s not something Alien there’s a camaraderie and a Team dealing with whatever and you never struggle to hear what they say every syllable is uttered clearly.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2021 13:43:50 GMT
Ah right. Seems a bit short-sighted to tie in - even loosely - with a book spin-off range that most of their listeners probably haven't read. I don’t think it’s tied in with the books at all, tbh. It’s very definitely set in a different continuity. I don’t find it sits perfectly nicely into Counter Measures and what had gone before.I do not see why people seemed to be down on it at all it’s been one I have enjoyed very very much.Cannot say I was a fan of what was done on Tv but I have come to accept that too.I do enjoy the fact they did not need the Doctor to get them through to a satisfactory conclusion.
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Post by Ela on Oct 22, 2021 19:21:03 GMT
Another great set of Counter-Measures stories. Lady Suzanne Clare sounds like she's not quite done causing trouble... I have to say I wasn't really sold on The Great Intelligence in The Time of the Intelligence. The story premise was good enough, but the a bit too whispery voice of The Great Intelligence put me off a bit and made the story a little hard to listen to. I also didn't love the character of Travers as portrayed in this story. Still, enjoyed the set of stories overall.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2021 5:48:54 GMT
Another great set of Counter-Measures stories. Lady Suzanne Clare sounds like she's not quite done causing trouble... I have to say I wasn't really sold on The Great Intelligence in The Time of the Intelligence. The story premise was good enough, but the a bit too whispery voice of The Great Intelligence put me off a bit and made the story a little hard to listen to. I also didn't love the character of Travers as portrayed in this story. Still, enjoyed the set of stories overall. So do you have a preference Ella the 1960s Counter or the latest reincarnation. Me personally i do enjoy both but i prefer the older versions of the Team.There was a lot of Flak given to the Intelligence story but i really dont mind it there was though a very convenient Toby clause but i enjoyed it as there was no reliance on The Doctor to aid them in the scrape. Another is the actors really are top range models lol each distinctive in their vocals and the addition to Lady Suzanne as a recurring villain was ideal. I honestly hope we get some more one off or two off adventures or even a and am not fond of crossovers but some link in to Unit as Unit assembled proved Mike Jo and Benton still have life in them
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