Doctor Who... Sucks :|

Viper007Bond · April 8th, 2007, 12:59 PM

So the new format of Doctor Who with Billie Piper has started airing here on PBS. Once again, I've given the show a chance, but I just can't get into it. I had to turn it after only a few minutes. It's just too... well I dunno, low budget looking. I mean, this is a bigtime BBC production and yet it reminds me a lot of like Farscape (poor visual effects, meh storyline, etc.). At least Farscape was made 5-8 years ago.

Again, this is a primetime, big production and yet it looks low budget. I mean, why couldn't they do it like Stargate or Star Trek or any of the other American shows? I can totally get into and believe those, but I just can't with Doctor Who or any other British show really.

Does anyone else have this feeling? Or is it just me?

[/rant]

Firecat · April 8th, 2007, 3:45 PM

Is this the season with Christopher Eccleston or David Tennant? I loved both, and last night watched the second episode of the current season which was pretty good (and funny).

I'm not sure why British shows in general look very dull, with the obvious exception of Top Gear. It's like this BBC(?) show Robin Hood, ugh....I watched the premiere in the US and it was really lacking (in terms of looks).

jetsetter · April 8th, 2007, 4:27 PM

Quote:

I watched the premiere in the US and it was really lacking (in terms of looks

Watch out, some Brit may come by and call you vulgar. But in all seriousness, I do agree.

vRS · April 8th, 2007, 4:51 PM

A new series has just stated here with another assistant. It gets worse each year, last nights episode was poor even by BBCs standards.

bartboy9891 · April 8th, 2007, 5:36 PM

The show got more interesting with each episode, at least until the end of the second season. But I never really got into it, I get the impression it was made for kids primarily.

Firecat · April 8th, 2007, 6:22 PM

I don't think it's a kids show. IMO it's supposed to be kinda cheesy and not take itself too serious. And I actually liked last nights episode

matt2000 · April 8th, 2007, 7:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRS

last nights episode was poor even by BBCs standards.

lalalalalala not listening..haven't seen it yet......racing LFS....

just kidding 8) i don't think doctor who is bad, i'm too young to see the originals though

Cobol74 · April 9th, 2007, 12:19 AM

The first show with CE was iffy, they got better. Still a bit up and down through out. David Tennent has been quite good, but I did not like the interaction with the BP replacement yesterday, still. ... When they are good they are very good, the WW II one from the first CE series with the gas masks - creepy.

bartboy9891 · April 9th, 2007, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firecat

I don't think it's a kids show. IMO it's supposed to be kinda cheesy and not take itself too serious. And I actually liked last nights episode

Some of the jokes are a bit infantile, it kind of ruins the mood of the show. I know Dr. Who isn't a completely serious show but it tries too hard to be a drama at times.

Firecat · April 15th, 2007, 3:40 PM

There are talks of doing a US version of Doctor Who, bringing back Billie Piper (Rose) and Hugh Jackman as the Doctor.

My thoughts...it will fail miserably.

jetsetter · April 15th, 2007, 5:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firecat

There are talks of doing a US version of Doctor Who, bringing back Billie Piper (Rose) and Hugh Jackman as the Doctor.

My thoughts...it will fail miserably.

Where did you hear that?

jimmymac · April 15th, 2007, 5:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firecat

There are talks of doing a US version of Doctor Who, bringing back Billie Piper (Rose) and Hugh Jackman as the Doctor.

My thoughts...it will fail miserably.

doubt those with the rights to Doctor who will allow it. They are already skating on thin ice at the moment with regards to how long they can continue the show due to continuity issues.

The doctor is only allowed to regenerate 12 times (for a total of 13 versions) before he dies permenantly. As we are on number 10 already i doubt they will allow there to be a "wasted" doctor...

Especially after the 8th doctor Paul McGann farce which was run by the americans...... images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Firecat · April 15th, 2007, 8:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetsetter

Where did you hear that?

Somebody quoted part of an article (With no link) on another forum. Saying it was from the Sundays paper.

Quote:

Telly bosses are trying to tempt Billie Piper to return as Doctor Who's sidekick-in a multi-million-pound US version of the show.
Billie, 25, won two awards playing Rose Tyler in the BBC hit. She left last year with the opportunity for a comeback-standed on an alternate planet Earth. But tackling america will be her most exciting mission with the doctor yet.

A US TV indsider said " We've been following the relaunched Doctor Who and we love it. Billie will become a superstar here". X-men actor hugh jackman may play the doctor becauses brit david teannant is doing a fourth series here.

That's all I know. A lot of maybe...

Ephexis · April 15th, 2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

So the new format of Doctor Who with Billie Piper has started airing here on PBS. Once again, I've given the show a chance, but I just can't get into it. I had to turn it after only a few minutes. It's just too... well I dunno, low budget looking. I mean, this is a bigtime BBC production and yet it reminds me a lot of like Farscape (poor visual effects, meh storyline, etc.). At least Farscape was made 5-8 years ago.

Again, this is a primetime, big production and yet it looks low budget. I mean, why couldn't they do it like Stargate or Star Trek or any of the other American shows? I can totally get into and believe those, but I just can't with Doctor Who or any other British show really.

Does anyone else have this feeling? Or is it just me?

[/rant]

I'm not a fan of the new Doctor Who.. not gone near it really.. I think they needed to do more, at least have London as the centerpiece location, not silly crap in Wales...

Don't find the badguys interesting, so many other things to watch that are better.

I hardly watch TV here at all anymore, sometimes something is on that is good like a documentary, film or sport, but aside from that it's pretty useless stuff.

Goose+ · April 16th, 2007, 10:28 AM

I can't stand Doctor who. I think you have to have a low mental age to enjoy it.

bartboy9891 · April 16th, 2007, 1:59 PM

Your sig is fucking huge.

jimmymac · April 16th, 2007, 2:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose+

I can't stand Doctor who. I think you have to have a low mental age to enjoy it.

hmmm

jimmymac · April 20th, 2007, 9:07 PM

this classic just had to be dug up for this thread images/smilies/biggrin.gif

loved this tune when it came out, cheesey as hell

http://www.youtube.com/v/fYyiKVbjUxU

April 8th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#1
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 25 Posts: 22,270 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 296	Doctor Who... Sucks :\| So the new format of Doctor Who with Billie Piper has started airing here on PBS. Once again, I've given the show a chance, but I just can't get into it. I had to turn it after only a few minutes. It's just too... well I dunno, low budget looking. I mean, this is a bigtime BBC production and yet it reminds me a lot of like Farscape (poor visual effects, meh storyline, etc.). At least Farscape was made 5-8 years ago. Again, this is a primetime, big production and yet it looks low budget. I mean, why couldn't they do it like Stargate or Star Trek or any of the other American shows? I can totally get into and believe those, but I just can't with Doctor Who or any other British show really. Does anyone else have this feeling? Or is it just me? [/rant] __________________ There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

April 8th, 2007, 3:45 PM	#2
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 4,448 Rep Power: 48	Is this the season with Christopher Eccleston or David Tennant? I loved both, and last night watched the second episode of the current season which was pretty good (and funny). I'm not sure why British shows in general look very dull, with the obvious exception of Top Gear. It's like this BBC(?) show Robin Hood, ugh....I watched the premiere in the US and it was really lacking (in terms of looks). __________________

April 8th, 2007, 5:36 PM	#5
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	The show got more interesting with each episode, at least until the end of the second season. But I never really got into it, I get the impression it was made for kids primarily. __________________

April 8th, 2007, 6:22 PM	#6
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 4,448 Rep Power: 48	I don't think it's a kids show. IMO it's supposed to be kinda cheesy and not take itself too serious. And I actually liked last nights episode __________________

April 9th, 2007, 12:19 AM	#8
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:18 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 8,592 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 126	The first show with CE was iffy, they got better. Still a bit up and down through out. David Tennent has been quite good, but I did not like the interaction with the BP replacement yesterday, still. ... When they are good they are very good, the WW II one from the first CE series with the gas masks - creepy. __________________ Lotus 7 Registration Mark = KAR120C : Engine Number = 461034 TZ Ross Brawn genius or what?

April 8th, 2007, 4:51 PM	#4
vRS Joined: Nov 22nd, 2004 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Stirling, Scotland Age: 18 Posts: 1,832 Car: '02 Vauxhall Corsa SXi Rep Power: 35	A new series has just stated here with another assistant. It gets worse each year, last nights episode was poor even by BBCs standards.

April 15th, 2007, 3:40 PM	#10
Firecat Politically Charged Joined: Mar 23rd, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 4,448 Rep Power: 48	There are talks of doing a US version of Doctor Who, bringing back Billie Piper (Rose) and Hugh Jackman as the Doctor. My thoughts...it will fail miserably. __________________

April 16th, 2007, 10:28 AM	#15
Goose+ Joined: Oct 11th, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: The English Marxist State Age: 19 Posts: 1,087 Car: Honda Jazz Rep Power: 21	I can't stand Doctor who. I think you have to have a low mental age to enjoy it. __________________ "England expects that every man will do his duty" - Nelson.

April 16th, 2007, 1:59 PM	#16
bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	Your sig is fucking huge. __________________

April 20th, 2007, 9:07 PM	#18
jimmymac Joined: Apr 9th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 29 Posts: 221 Rep Power: 15	this classic just had to be dug up for this thread loved this tune when it came out, cheesey as hell http://www.youtube.com/v/fYyiKVbjUxU __________________

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Doctor Who	Viggen	Entertainment	293	November 20th, 2009 8:53 PM
Season 10 Sucks	De67	Fifth Gear	2	September 30th, 2006 2:32 AM
Moving sucks	zgrabill	Off-Topic	3	June 27th, 2005 12:41 PM
stig sucks?	inso	Top Gear	64	December 10th, 2004 6:25 PM

Welcome to the FinalGear.com Forums!