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miriamgpo's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
parker_beyers's review against another edition
4.0
With solid voice acting and entertaining storylines, this box set is a fantastic (haha) finisher to Eccleston's return to Doctor Who. The characters (both new and old) are well written and engaging, complementing Nine's zany energy perfectly.
I have some small nitpicks, but they mostly have to do with the Cybermen. I'm sort of sick of them at this point. This isn't really the boxset's fault, but man oh man, I don't want another appearance for a long while. They just...irritate me, and there's only so much you can do with them thematically.
Now, it's time to resist my impulse to binge Series 1 for the millionth time. Wish me luck soldiers!
I have some small nitpicks, but they mostly have to do with the Cybermen. I'm sort of sick of them at this point. This isn't really the boxset's fault, but man oh man, I don't want another appearance for a long while. They just...irritate me, and there's only so much you can do with them thematically.
Now, it's time to resist my impulse to binge Series 1 for the millionth time. Wish me luck soldiers!
highladymagnus's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kateabane2003's review against another edition
4.0
With solid voice acting and entertaining storylines, this box set is a fantastic (haha) finisher to Eccleston's return to Doctor Who. The characters (both new and old) are well written and engaging, complementing Nine's zany energy perfectly.
I have some small nitpicks, but they mostly have to do with the Cybermen. I'm sort of sick of them at this point. This isn't really the boxset's fault, but man oh man, I don't want another appearance for a long while. They just...irritate me, and there's only so much you can do with them thematically.
Now, it's time to resist my impulse to binge Series 1 for the millionth time. Wish me luck soldiers!
I have some small nitpicks, but they mostly have to do with the Cybermen. I'm sort of sick of them at this point. This isn't really the boxset's fault, but man oh man, I don't want another appearance for a long while. They just...irritate me, and there's only so much you can do with them thematically.
Now, it's time to resist my impulse to binge Series 1 for the millionth time. Wish me luck soldiers!
sshabein's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I always want more when I finish one of these Ninth Doctor sets. Maybe it's because there are only 3 stories compared to, say, the Eighth Doctor's four stories at a time, but it's also because these are done so well. Also, this time the Brig shows up! Jon Culshaw's version of him is very much like the original man's distinctive voice, and between him and the Cybermen showing up, we get to see the Ninth Doctor interact with some characters that he didn't get to during his TV days. Good stuff, all around.
chicafrom3's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Ninth Doctor and: an old friend's funeral; the Brig investigating a haunting in Scotland; CYBERMAN. All three very good.
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