The new season of Doctor Who began today with a very triumphant debut of the Eleventh Doctor. There is a definite shift in tone from the previous series (or non-series as it was), and I think this is exactly the episode to reset with. The introduction of Amy Pond was the best companion beginning yet, and I already love her. The rest of the plot didn’t really blow my mind, but the nod to the previous Doctors was glorious and brought out an actual cheer. I think Eleven is a very capable incarnation and I look forward to seeing him in action week after week.
I’m already re-watching because I let a lot of information slip past me the first time. I also want to compile a list of “clues” to watch for as the series progresses because I think there will be quite the payoff with this writing team. For instance, there is a blue lens flare that lingers for a considerable amount of time when there is no known source of light for that scene. Hmmmm. I’m also curious about the possible significance of the “Myth” laptop. Each of those things may be inconsequential, of course, or they could be related to the coming Silence. Who knows?
Who knows, indeed!! *ahem*
Mood:
Cheerful
Oh I noticed the blue light as well! Particularly in that bit where Amy closes the car door on the Doc’s tie, they look at each other and everything goes into a tiny bit of a slow motion for a little while.
Either it’s a clue or, I don’t know, some new artistic-y thingy from the production team? Like how series 1 used to have a sort of a yellow-ish aura.