To everyone who says RTD can't write...

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Black Guardian

17-06-2007

Originally Posted by Rooks:
“It was signposted near the start of the episode and we know that RTD is rarely subtle. It'll be Jacks time device and it's a fair bet we will get the following scene:

The Doctor: "Your time device"
Jack: "But it's not accurate, we could end up anywhere in time"
The Doctor: "Ah but I'm a genius remember, just a quick rewiring and we'll be good to go"

Cue Sonic Screwdriver moment.
Cue The Doctor grinning inanely at Jack then the camera.

Thats my theory BG ”

he he he! spot on!

this way to the vortex manipulator if you please.

twinkle42

17-06-2007

As funny as this is post is, it's also likely to be true. Credit where it's due though, RTD done well with Utopia. It was definitely "edge of your seat" stuff - I really, really enjoyed the episode.

EmmaGx

17-06-2007

They need to sign you up as a script writer ASAP ... you're obviously on the right wavelength!

The Slug

17-06-2007

Originally Posted by Black Guardian:
“my thinking too Slug. enough time to get his feet under the table and put whatever diabolical plan into action.”

Drinks are on me at The Gallifrey Inn Public House if The Doctor describes The Master's plan as "diabolical" before the end of the series!

Black Guardian

17-06-2007

Originally Posted by The Slug:
“Drinks are on me at The Gallifrey Inn Public House if The Doctor describes The Master's plan as "diabolical" before the end of the series! ”

make mine a large vodka

dervish

17-06-2007

yep but that will be it.

and RTD's excuse? He is writing for KIDS.

and thats the differrence between RTD and Moffat...

I wonder how many under 10s understood the complicated and briolliant time paradoxes of the |Blink episode? to Moffat it doesnt matter - he doesnt write for kids and babies...

The Slug

17-06-2007

Originally Posted by dervish:
“yep but that will be it.

and RTD's excuse? He is writing for KIDS.

and thats the differrence between RTD and Moffat...

I wonder how many under 10s understood the complicated and briolliant time paradoxes of the |Blink episode? to Moffat it doesnt matter - he doesnt write for kids and babies...”

Nor does he write for ghosts.

Yoonix

17-06-2007

Originally Posted by jonny-boy20:
“You Have Been Proved Wrong! Go Master!!!

Hurray For Rtd!!!”

If anything, proved right!

This episode showed just how clueless and lazy he appears to be. If you had an ending that would blow the fans away, then you're well on your way to writing quite possibly the best episode ever. All you have to do, is make the rest of the writing and the storytelling match the standard of that ending, and you've done it! Sadly, it seems he couldn't be arsed. So while the ending still blows fans away, the rest of the tale really isn't worth a second viewing.

Black Guardian

17-06-2007

Originally Posted by Yoonix:
“If anything, proved right!

This episode showed just how clueless and lazy he appears to be. If you had an ending that would blow the fans away, then you're well on your way to writing quite possibly the best episode ever. All you have to do, is make the rest of the writing and the storytelling match the standard of that ending, and you've done it! Sadly, it seems he couldn't be arsed. So while the ending still blows fans away, the rest of the tale really isn't worth a second viewing.”

must confess I pressed fast forward to the last 10 mins which I have watched a few times...just for Jacobi and the dialogue between TD and CJ.

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