Well, that was rather good.

Docto Who’s had a good run with the Christmas specials, and the decision to base this one around a Disaster movie was a great move by RTD I thought. The effects were excellent, giving the Titanic a real “big screen” feel, and Tennant and Kylie really clicked as Doctor and Companion.

If I had a complaint, it would probably be that “plummetting to their” death became quite a cliche in the last 15 minutes. At least the Bannakaffalatta had the decency to be a bit different and explode in EMP awesomeness, but other than that a good run around, with Kylie’s death being a genuine shock.

The new theme really took me by surprise though. I must admit to a “What??!!!” reaction when the credits blared onto the screen, but I withheld judgement until I’d listened to it a few times. Now, I think that I do like it as a “rockier” version of the theme. But I still think the original version was the better theme. I’m also inclined to think that this version doesn’t suit the current opening credits, so I’m hoping that season 4 will introduce some new opening titles as well, to better match the new music.

There’s supposed to be an “easter egg” download being made available to people who bought the season 3 soundtrack, so hopefully I’ll have a full-length version to bung on the iPod and get used to in time for season 4 starting

The season 4 teaser looked interesting, and I now find myself genuinely looking forward to the return of Donna as a companion. I rewatched the Runaway Bride recently (God bless Tesco online’s cheap deal on the season 3 DVDs), and I think the way she stands up to Tennant’s zany-ness as the Doctor is a real tonic after every other companion falling for him. I’ve never been a huge Rose fan, and I did really like Martha, but on reflection I can’t help but think that Donna’s actually the best match for the tenth Doctor. I suspect she’ll keep him grounded in a way neither Rose nor Martha did. Its a pity Tate’s already spoiled the fact she’s only doing 1 season.

Oh, and nice Torchwood teaser. Season 1 had a lot of potential (albeit very rough potential), so I’ve got high hopes for season 2. James Marsters as Captain John definitely sounds like a good start to the new season.

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