Comments on: Doctor Who Recap: ‘A Christmas Carol’

By: adele

adele — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:57:23 +0000

I thought it was wonderfully whimsical and silly and loved this one.

By: Greg L.

Greg L. — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:05:40 +0000

Wow. What's the opposite of jumping the shark? Because that's what this Christmas episode did--in fact, that's what the whole Matt Smith incarnation is doing. I am a huge Classic Who fan (absolutely love Tom Baker, of course, love Troughton). I never thought the "New Who" has ever came close to the classic stuff (I don't like Eccleston much; I really like Tennant's frenetic portrayal of the Doctor, but not many of the storylines). But I've totally been into the show since Smith took over. The whimsy and joy is finally back in full force in this show! Talk about regeneration!

P.S. I loved Sherlock, too (after expecting to hate the modern setting for the Sacred Canon). More, please. And mo' Moffat!! HUZZAH!!!!

By: whitemere

whitemere — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:09:56 +0000

Judging by the number of uses on SF messageboards everywhere, I think the "this show has jumped the shark" comments jumped their own shark at approx. 19:01 GMT December 25th.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:35:19 +0000

Re: Isomorphic

The Doctor can be a BS artist when he wants to be, or perhaps he was thinking Karzan was.

After all, he encountered isomorphic controls on the Master's laser screwdriver a couple of seasons back, as I recall.

Overall, this and the previous season definitely give a Faerie sort of feel to Doctor Who. This is the sort of Doctor who would not feel out of place posing as Merlin.

And Given the 7th Doctor Episode Battlefield...hmmm...

By: Prince of Pithy

Prince of Pithy — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:51:19 +0000

I was worried the show was jumping the shark.