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So, BBC America viewers, welcome to Torchweek (or the Torchpocalypse, as it is also known. *g*)
I am here, obviously, to tell you to watch ‘Children of Earth’.
Now part of me wants to just wave my arms and go “It’s AWESOME!” and witter on about the writing and directing and cinematography and acting (did you know JB can do subtle? Well he can. And how). Shiny show is SHINY!
Another part of me wants to talk about how this is pretty much a new show - how this is finally ‘Adult Doctor Who’. To quote![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kraken_wakes: The difference between DW and CoE is that in the former, it is the characters (most commonly, but not exclusively the Doctor) who are challenged on the issue of morality and ethics. In the latter, it is the audience. It's show not tell.
A third part wants to talk about the fabulousness of Jack/Ianto and Gwen/Rhys and the tiny little bits of crack they did leave in. *hearts*
But fourthly, because I *know* you, flist, my final attempt at getting you to watch this (even if it’s not your cup of tea) is... the women. This story is crammed full of real, fully realised and 3-dimensional women, all integral to the plot, all important in their own right. RTD could create a series 4 of Torchwood entirely from the women in CoE, if he wanted. (Bechdel Test? It *flies* through. Also, because this is the BBC, they look like actual, normal women, not toned actresses.)
In conclusion, this thing is awesome. And DARK. Really, really really dark. Harrowing even. But awesome. Watch it. (If you want to come yell at me once it’s finished, that’s fine. I can perfectly understand those who hated it.)
ETA: Spoilers in comments.
Now part of me wants to just wave my arms and go “It’s AWESOME!” and witter on about the writing and directing and cinematography and acting (did you know JB can do subtle? Well he can. And how). Shiny show is SHINY!
Another part of me wants to talk about how this is pretty much a new show - how this is finally ‘Adult Doctor Who’. To quote
kraken_wakes: The difference between DW and CoE is that in the former, it is the characters (most commonly, but not exclusively the Doctor) who are challenged on the issue of morality and ethics. In the latter, it is the audience. It's show not tell.A third part wants to talk about the fabulousness of Jack/Ianto and Gwen/Rhys and the tiny little bits of crack they did leave in. *hearts*
But fourthly, because I *know* you, flist, my final attempt at getting you to watch this (even if it’s not your cup of tea) is... the women. This story is crammed full of real, fully realised and 3-dimensional women, all integral to the plot, all important in their own right. RTD could create a series 4 of Torchwood entirely from the women in CoE, if he wanted. (Bechdel Test? It *flies* through. Also, because this is the BBC, they look like actual, normal women, not toned actresses.)
In conclusion, this thing is awesome. And DARK. Really, really really dark. Harrowing even. But awesome. Watch it. (If you want to come yell at me once it’s finished, that’s fine. I can perfectly understand those who hated it.)
ETA: Spoilers in comments.
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JB can do subtle? Really? That ... honestly ...is a bit surprising. Don't get me wrong, I love the man (with a frequent side order of exasperation), but subtle is not really his acting strength.
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Oh that I can understand. And it's worth waiting for. :)
JB can do subtle? Really? That ... honestly ...is a bit surprising.
Hee! I *know*! I love him to pieces, but I definitely agree that subtle is not what he excels at. This time he really ups his game though. (The director, Euros Lynn, is clearly a genius!)
Day 4
No. And no, I was totally wrong about the handling it. At this point, I really can't bring myself to care what happens in tomorrow's episode. At all.
So tell me, I know you've been linking various fics and stuff, which obviously I've not been reading due to spoilers. Once I get around to watching episode 5, which will probably but not definitely be tomorrow night, will you have some good, cheerful AU fic for me?
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Why don't people realise that moods can be spoilery? I've tried to avoid using mine at all recently. (Of course I watched at 'the first showing' when there were no spoilers at all, but even so I was very, very anxious - he and Jack were *way* too happy. Joss taught me well...)
No. And no, I was totally wrong about the handling it. At this point, I really can't bring myself to care what happens in tomorrow's episode. At all.
Oh Sweetie, I know EXACTLY how you feel! *hugshugshugs* Just kill 'em all, right, because what's the point? (I cried for half an hour straight. I have never ever done that.)
Anyway, watch the last part as soon as you can - just get it over with, OK? Because it *is* worthwhile, and the show actually provides closure of sort... I mean, it's an ending *I* could live with, and I'm fussy about these things. Also then you won't have to avoid spoilers anymore.
And then once you're done you can come here and I'll link you to the biggest, bestest, most brilliant and cheerful thing you can imagine, OK? (It took me a second, but then suddenly it came to me and it's PERFECT. It'll probably steal *hours* of your life, but you'll be happy.)
Re: Day 4
Also, I'm mostly mad b/c it seems like the entire point of that whole scenario was to say, "Oh, if you weren't sure they were dangerous, they are. And Torchwood's "plans"? They suck. A lot." It just makes it feel really dumb and pointless. (I'm fluctuating between denial, anger, and bargaining -- mainly by trying to mentally kill off Rhys, instead, even though I do like him quite a bit. They're happy, too!)
Eventually, I'll probably settle into a semi-content denial. I frequently actually forget the entire finale of Angel, and particularly the fact that Wesley died. But doing that seriously limits fanfic reading abilities, which I don't want to do. And yes, after watching the last ep, I'll probably need that rec to spend many hours on. (Papers to write? Test to study for? No idea what you're talking about.)
Speaking of which, it occurred to me that I've been doing a really *lousy* job of reviewing My Immortal lately. I am still reading it, honest, and I absolutely love it. I just ... suck at reviewing things with any consistency. And it's particularly relevant at the moment, b/c that fanfic is the entire reason I'm *in* this fandom, so :-P (but normally that's a very good thing, so thanks, too.) ;-)
Finally, this churned my emotions enough that it's a *really* good thing it was Thursday's episode and not Wednesday's. I don't have to leave my apartment until 12:35 tomorrow, which is good, since my computer says it's now 3:47, and I've been up since 7.
Re: Day 4
You and me both. And there was the fact that he *almost* died in Cyberwoman, and that he was the one who was supposed to die in S2, and they only changed it to Owen very late in the day. There was practically a scythe hanging over his head...
Also, I'm mostly mad b/c it seems like the entire point of that whole scenario was to say, "Oh, if you weren't sure they were dangerous, they are. And Torchwood's "plans"? They suck. A lot." It just makes it feel really dumb and pointless.
I have meta for you once you're done. And as I said... the ending really worked for me. Still HEARTBROKEN, but the ending helped. (This is hopelessly cryptic, isn't it? Sorry 'bout that.)
mainly by trying to mentally kill off Rhys, instead, even though I do like him quite a bit. They're happy, too!
Oh, I was there too. EVERYONE SHOULD BE FEELING AS BAD AS ME!!!! (Not proud of it, but THEY BROKE MY HEART! I was also desperately clinging to RTD's record of doing crazy things & bringing people back to life. Darn CoE and it's non-cracktaticness...)
Did I mention that fandom went absolutely batshit *insane*? I mean, completely and utterly nuts. Just... stay away, seriously.
Eventually, I'll probably settle into a semi-content denial.
Well I'm sure that there are already half a million fix-its out there. As I said, fandom was NOT HAPPY and Ianto will live on in fic forever, trust me.
Speaking of which, it occurred to me that I've been doing a really *lousy* job of reviewing My Immortal lately. I am still reading it, honest, and I absolutely love it.
Aw, thank you. And at least you're reading... I'm so busy I have not read like a TON of fantastic fic that's been posted recently. *sigh* (And I'm here for the fic too... it's just that writing gets in the way.)
And I hope you get some sleep! Happy dreams? Oh, and this fic (quite short) does provide a fix-it of sorts. (No spoilers, was written way before CoE.)