Bit of a cheat maybe - but these three episodes really do work as a single piece of work.
We finally get the Master story that we have had hinted about all season (and in some respects has been hinted at since season 2). We get a great old actor in Derek Jacobi, and a wonderful new actor in John Simms playing the best villain in the Who ouvre.
We also get the return of Captain Jack - which to me is fine - they use the appearance to good effect, clearing up a good deal of Jack's character, allowing him to move on (no more moping, waiting for the Dr to come and get him). Shame they did not tie up the last scene of "Torchwood" with this mind you - which was a little lame!
The story itself? Well, possibly not the best of the season, but certainly amongst the better one. "Utopia" does not make an awful lot of scientific sense (the Universe is dying, so they are going somewhere else...). Additionally, someone needs to go and read what a Utopia is. I suspect they really wanted Paradise. But them I am being picky.
And yes, I do so hate it when the cosmic reset button is used, but they story went so far, I guess they had no choice. But it did feel a bit like a Mark Waid "Flash" (look it up) story - where love and chanting save the day. But I can get over it.
All in all, really rather enjoyable - roll on season 4!
8/10
1 comments:
You know, sir, I was thinking the same thing about you. I respect your talent. But I don't like anything else about you.
Just kidding...
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