Originally posted by ShadowMaat
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Planet of the Ood (3003/403)
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Oh, the Doctor's been copying Spock for a few seasons now.
Another reference to missing things. This time, the bees are mentioned again.
Interesting social commentary with another British Empire in the future being founded on slavery. Slave ships are now containers. I get it. Donna's clothes are made by slaves in the far east. lol
"Frolicking across the snow, like wildebeasts."
These companions seem to want the Doctor to be more classically sci-fi like. Rose wanted the Doctor to be more Spock-like, more like Capn Jack. Donna's happy to see a real rocket ship. I'd have to go back, but the rocket ship reminds me of the one used in the previous evil Ood 2 parter. They're from the same time period, so that's good continuity.
The Ood evolved with part of their brains hanging out... That kind of takes the point out of having 2 hands. I was honestly hoping for a massive Cthulhu, not an oversized brain, as being the cause of the red eye. How on Earth could something like that be born? Or survive? Or feed? And why did the head scientist slip between the cracks [literally]? I mean, did the brain WANT to crush/consume him? He was on their side!
Donna's initial reaction then acceptance of the Ood was believable. I mean, tentacles over their mouths... Her reaction to their telepathic song/cry was also believable. The Doctor's used to telepathic lament, she isn't. It compounds his capacity for understanding other races and his desire to help them.
The evil guy being changed into an Ood was seen a mile away, but the chessiness of the actual scene, the 'head down so I can pull off the mask' didn't work for me. The ethics of changing him into an Ood... I thought the Doctor was a bit hypocritical here. He's condemned entire races or individuals for doing similar things, but it's fair payback if the oppressed Ood do it? What about the British PM ordering Torchwood to blow up the Sycorax ship? Wasn't that a moral shade of gray, Doctor?
The massive crane was well done and the Ood makeup is great; I also love the voice acting for them.
Another enjoyable episode. More of the same.sigpic
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Originally posted by ShadowMaat View Post*boggles* Captain Jack Spock-like?! That... You...
Sorry, does not compute. I can't imagine anyone LESS like Spock than Jack.
As for the Jack/Spock quote - methinks it's a Rose one? She wanted alien tech. And she called it "Spock" for whatever mad reason!Pinky, are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Yes, I am!
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I think this is the best episode we've had so far.... I felt quite sad at the end but also happy that the Ood are now free...
I liked this episode a lot except for the OTT chase with the claw thing.
Wasn't tha tindian actress in another episode in a previous season?Go home aliens, go home!!!!
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Originally posted by Coco Pops View PostI think this is the best episode we've had so far.... I felt quite sad at the end but also happy that the Ood are now free...
I liked this episode a lot except for the OTT chase with the claw thing.
Wasn't tha tindian actress in another episode in a previous season?sigpic
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I also liked the comment re: Donna's clothes and how the Ood were slaves. We just has a news story about Nike workers in Indonesia being crammed into a tin shed and one long trough for upwards of 30+ men to bathe in.......
And yet we idiotically buy their brand name way over priced garments. Go figureGo home aliens, go home!!!!
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Originally posted by Reefgirl View PostNo it wasn't just you, I was waiting for Donna to yell "Oh my Gawd it's Thunderbird 3"
I thought that as well, and it wouldn't have been out of place had she actually said that.. But the Ferrari comparison was quite hilarious...
I like the Wiki article on this episode where they criticise the Doctor about his "clothes" comment....
See here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet_of_the_OodGo home aliens, go home!!!!
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Great episode. I loved seeing the Ood again, Their physiology is quite interesting with the two brains and one huge shared brain. I'm so glad they are free. The Ood song is very poignant.
Once again Donna made me cry(when she cries, I cry). She is a very determined companion who has no trouble giving the Doctor what for and expressing her opinion. She also has great compassion and morality.
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