“The Fires of Pompeii” tinkers with a spot in the season where similar installments have been little more than clever dives into pseudohistory. Don’t get me wrong, “Fires” is by no means an accurate account of what went down when Mount Vesuvius erupted, but since the populace of Pompeii went along for the tragic ride, the episode manages to cover its ass. It features no historic figure (i.e. Dickens, Queen Victoria or Shakespeare); instead, the event itself is the figure. It also hints at events to come, further develops the new Doctor/companion relationship, and features effects work that’s outta this world.Read the rest of this article by clicking here to get stoned at The House Next Door.
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Only you Ross... Now how about a comment about the feel of this season of Doctor Who. It starts with the new remix of the shows theme. We know that each season the theme has been remixed in some way, but this remastering sets a tone for the upcoming season. Darker, edger, and mor action perhaps?
And then there are all the rumors (set me straight Ross - no pun intended)But the return of Rose and Jack and the end of the Doctor?!
How about a couple spoilers if you know any....
Would this be long lost Bob from Florida?
It's tough to tell what the feel of this season is so far - I'm not sure I'd use the word darker as soon as maybe the word serious (could be splitting hairs there).
I try not to pay too much attention to rumors and spoilers and this stage of the game, because there seem to be so many. Obviously Rose is returning and there's no reason to doubt Jack's return. I think Lis Sladen has pretty much confirmed the return of Sarah Jane as well. As far as "the end of the Doctor?" Who (literally) knows? But I think we can safely assume not. I doubt there'll even be a regeneration, but if there is, you can bet it's going to be kept a secret until the last few minutes of the season finale. I'm just hoping for a thrill-ride, man.
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