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Post by dalekbuster523finish on Apr 3, 2016 12:12:40 GMT
I would like a story exploring Madam Vastra's loyalties. What would happen if her people fell out with us humans again? Who would she side with? Would she be able to finally persaude humans and Silurians to live among each other and share the Earth? We don't know if she will live that long, sadly. As much as a Victoria era-Silurian story does appeal, I'm not sure if there is any new ground which really can be covered - love it or leave it The Hungry Earth/ Cold Earth really seems to have put a lid on The Silurian and human conflict. I think if the story was more an exploration of Madam Vastra's loyalties than the human/Silurian conflict it would make for a really interesting story though. I want to see both Vastra and Strax challenged like that because both have the potential to turn against us considering they come from different races.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 13:01:07 GMT
Honestly, I don't care about the casual viewer, and don't think we need to pander to them. Write whatever backstory you need into the story and there you go - that's the beauty of a companion, instant audience explanation device. "Ohh there's another race of beings on Earth and in the year Whatever they joined up with humanity and the Zygons to explore the cosmos. I'm rather impressed with how I ... Ahem they worked out how to get everyone to cooperate". Five seconds max, and everything is explained. If the casual viewer can't enjoy the story wit hthat. Then that their problem. Plus it can be really fun too if done correctly. Many series rely on their establishment of an ongoing legendarium in order to keep longtime fans interested and draw one-time viewers into the circle. Without that willingness to commit to a mythos, we wouldn't have many of the great science fiction series that we all enjoy today.
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Post by iank on Apr 6, 2016 0:51:30 GMT
I really have no hope for series 10. I've loathed the last three seasons, haven't taken to Capaldi at all, and can't wait for a new start in 2018 (not that I have particularly high expectations for that, but at least it will - hopefully - be slightly different.
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Post by paulmorris7777 on Apr 24, 2016 19:18:40 GMT
I predict that Bill will be a Coal Hill School pupil. There is evidence to suggest that she is from the late 80's/early 90's. Whether, Class will have an episode set in the past and the Doctor will pick her up, I don't know.
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Post by Audio Watchdog on Apr 24, 2016 20:23:53 GMT
Honestly, I don't care about the casual viewer, and don't think we need to pander to them. Write whatever backstory you need into the story and there you go - that's the beauty of a companion, instant audience explanation device. "Ohh there's another race of beings on Earth and in the year Whatever they joined up with humanity and the Zygons to explore the cosmos. I'm rather impressed with how I ... Ahem they worked out how to get everyone to cooperate". Five seconds max, and everything is explained. If the casual viewer can't enjoy the story wit hthat. Then that their problem. Plus it can be really fun too if done correctly. Many series rely on their establishment of an ongoing legendarium in order to keep longtime fans interested and draw one-time viewers into the circle. Without that willingness to commit to a mythos, we wouldn't have many of the great science fiction series that we all enjoy today. There is a saying in the comic book world, every issue is someone's first. It is always a tension in serialized storytelling, you want to reward those people who have been with the series long term but you also want that issue/episode to be approachable for people new to it. I'm looking forward to a continuation of the quality storytelling we have gotten since Capaldi took on the role. I was never the biggest fan of Clara, so I'm looking forward to a new dynamic in the TARDIS with 12. Otherwise, just amaze me.
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Post by doctorkernow on May 3, 2016 20:09:04 GMT
Hello again. My predictions for Series 10: It will be on in 2017.
My expectations for Series 10: Daleks, Missy, new companion Bill and an unfulfilling arc.
My hopes for Series 10: A series of adventures that have believable characters, the Doctor not obsessed with his companion, a companion that is a real person not a plot device and finally an unpredictable, joyful, scary and exciting journey of adventure...
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Post by Timelord007 on May 4, 2016 7:56:28 GMT
I have no expectations anymore & don't feel the love for the new series at the moment, Big Finish gives me my monthly Doctor Who fix so I'm happy with that.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on May 4, 2016 13:09:04 GMT
Do you think if they bring Romana back in series 10 that: a, It'll be a new actress? ie playing the fourth incarnation rather than Trey? and b, That she'll be President of Gallifrey again?
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Post by paulmorris7777 on May 4, 2016 15:15:08 GMT
Do you think if they bring Romana back in series 10 that: a, It'll be a new actress? ie playing the fourth incarnation rather than Trey? and b, That she'll be President of Gallifrey again? Has Romana been mentioned in tv canon as President? How will they explain her absence? Its inevitable the character will be recast as someone young and sassy. So no Lalla Ward.
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Post by icecreamdf on May 4, 2016 21:47:37 GMT
Do you think if they bring Romana back in series 10 that: a, It'll be a new actress? ie playing the fourth incarnation rather than Trey? and b, That she'll be President of Gallifrey again? Has Romana been mentioned in tv canon as President? How will they explain her absence? Its inevitable the character will be recast as someone young and sassy. So no Lalla Ward. As far as TV canon is concerned, Romana is still in E-space. If they do bring her back, I imagine it would be Lalla Ward. I don't think they would see much point in bringing the character back without her. Plus most of the Gallifreyan characters in Hell Bent were pretty old.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2016 5:26:48 GMT
Has Romana been mentioned in tv canon as President? How will they explain her absence? Its inevitable the character will be recast as someone young and sassy. So no Lalla Ward. As far as TV canon is concerned, Romana is still in E-space. If they do bring her back, I imagine it would be Lalla Ward. I don't think they would see much point in bringing the character back without her. Plus most of the Gallifreyan characters in Hell Bent were pretty old. Yes, the BBC comes under fire a lot for ageism against women, so casting a younger woman if Lalla is still interested in performing the role would be a definite double standard, given the number of old men populating Gallifrey. I'd really love to see her back.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 14:33:05 GMT
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Post by paulmorris7777 on May 30, 2016 15:14:41 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 16:45:53 GMT
That isn't really surprising is it, though, but I do wonder which episode she will be in. Add to that train of thought, if Moffat says Series 10 begins production in July, is the Christmas Special part of what he regards as Series 10.
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Post by dalekbuster523finish on May 30, 2016 17:51:12 GMT
That isn't really surprising is it, though, but I do wonder which episode she will be in. Add to that train of thought, if Moffat says Series 10 begins production in July, is the Christmas Special part of what he regards as Series 10. If Jack's not back at Christmas, then I wouldn't be surprised to see Missy in the Christmas Special. They need some sort of hook for Christmas this year, given it's the only 2016 episode and the Master at Christmas would provide that. The last time the Master was in the Christmas Special, it was also a huge ratings success. They could have a hashtag of '#Missytoe' to tie in with it being the Christmas Special too!
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 21:03:56 GMT
That isn't really surprising is it, though, but I do wonder which episode she will be in. Add to that train of thought, if Moffat says Series 10 begins production in July, is the Christmas Special part of what he regards as Series 10. If Jack's not back at Christmas, then I wouldn't be surprised to see Missy in the Christmas Special. They need some sort of hook for Christmas this year, given it's the only 2016 episode and the Master at Christmas would provide that. The last time the Master was in the Christmas Special, it was also a huge ratings success. They could have a hashtag of '#Missytoe' to tie in with it being the Christmas Special too! I would say, though, that, despite her getting critical praise, most of the general public that I know think that Missy being the Master is the stupidest thing they've ever heard. I think it would be interesting if Missy was revealed not to be the Master and instead another Time-Lord, who's been brainwashed by the Master, while he's gone about doing some horrifying things under the Doctor's nose. Meanwhile, Missy gets her own agenda and becomes her own independent villain. That would work better in my opinion as I don't think Missy works as the Master, since she's a bit to insane and the public think she's a bit OTT.
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Post by dalekbuster523finish on May 30, 2016 21:18:27 GMT
If Jack's not back at Christmas, then I wouldn't be surprised to see Missy in the Christmas Special. They need some sort of hook for Christmas this year, given it's the only 2016 episode and the Master at Christmas would provide that. The last time the Master was in the Christmas Special, it was also a huge ratings success. They could have a hashtag of '#Missytoe' to tie in with it being the Christmas Special too! I would say, though, that, despite her getting critical praise, most of the general public that I know think that Missy being the Master is the stupidest thing they've ever heard. I think it would be interesting if Missy was revealed not to be the Master and instead another Time-Lord, who's been brainwashed by the Master, while he's gone about doing some horrifying things under the Doctor's nose. Meanwhile, Missy gets her own agenda and becomes her own independent villain. That would work better in my opinion as I don't think Missy works as the Master, since she's a bit to insane and the public think she's a bit OTT. I can't speak on behalf of the people you know but online, Missy has been a huge success and clearly the ratings show many of the general public enjoy Michelle Gomez as the Master. If it hadn't been a success, then there would be a noticeable drop in viewers between the last non-Missy episode and the episode following with Missy.
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Post by paulmorris7777 on May 30, 2016 22:07:30 GMT
Series 9 ratings were pretty poor in general. Missy appeared in episodes 1 and 2, and fewer viewers tuned in for episode 2.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2016 22:23:16 GMT
Series 9 ratings were pretty poor in general. Missy appeared in episodes 1 and 2, and fewer viewers tuned in for episode 2. So did Davros. Clearly his fault. #DavrosMustGo
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Post by paulmorris7777 on May 30, 2016 22:54:26 GMT
Series 9 ratings were pretty poor in general. Missy appeared in episodes 1 and 2, and fewer viewers tuned in for episode 2. So did Davros. Clearly his fault. #DavrosMustGo It was a pretty stupid premise!
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