Doctor Who: The Planet of the Ood

[butterfly]

The funny Donna season is not supposed to make me tear up every single episode.

Absolutely loved this. I love that the Ood actually had everything well in hand -- it was a chance for the Doctor to see that the universe doesn't always lean all of its weight on him, that other people and other species can pick up the slack and save themselves.

Once again, there's that damnable hope rising up. What does the Doctor's song ending mean? And they played his song, the one that means his home and his nature (the one that was interwoved into the sounds that represented Rose's determination, and we heard that part of the Doomsday good-bye song again in Partners in Crime -- the two elements are still separated, for now). He's allowed to share in the joy of freeing the Ood and hearing their song.

Donna hearing the full weight and pain of the Ood's captivity -- seeing the horror of the Doctor's world and longing to back away, as she did in The Runaway Bride. This was supposed to be her holiday and she's seen a city burn, a species in captivity, and dozens of people (human and Ood) killed. But she's also seen grace and new beginnings. Which burns stronger for her right now -- the wonder or the horror?

Comments

[a-white-rain.livejournal.com]

I'd liked to think they're learning because the Donna character arc and her relationship with the Doctor is moving at a really good pace. I'm also really excited for Martha. I'm pretty sure there is a reason she's going to be there. So I don't think they'll waste her.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Yeah -- it looks like Martha has an actual plot all her own. I'm quite looking forward to it.

[a-white-rain.livejournal.com]

And with UNIT. I can't wait to see how they develop.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Yes! After everything we've been seeing with UNIT, I'm vastly curious about what else we're going to learn about them.

[a-white-rain.livejournal.com]

And how they've affected Martha. I cannot believe I'm so excited about her showing up.

[beck-liz.livejournal.com]

I'm also really excited for Martha. I'm pretty sure there is a reason she's going to be there. So I don't think they'll waste her.

I am, too. I actually cheered when I saw her in the promo. I look forward to seeing Unit, and seeing how Donna & Martha interact. And how the Doctor deals with them interacting. ;-)

[a-white-rain.livejournal.com]

I cannot wait until the Doctor answers the phone and talks to Martha. I think it'll be really cute.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Companions interacting is love! Well, we've only had a couple of examples so far, but I'm looking forward to seeing more. Especially if the Doctor gives them that face.