I think even if I hadn't seen the credit at the beginning, I would have known it was an RTD episode. All his favourite themes were there - using the future as a metaphor for the present, religious imagery, the whole 'who is the doctor' question and the big set-up question for the series. Plus, he was having far too much fun with all the different car inhabitants. Talk about a writer's dream set-up!
I loved the way Martha forced the Doctor to talk to her properly - the 'rebound' comment was priceless and perfect. Having them apart for the whole episode was such a good idea, forcing the Doctor to realise that he can't just mess around with her and making Martha a bit more willing to push him, not just take everything he says at face value.
Oh, and how long before we get "The Doctor meets Janice Joplin" fanfic? :D
Did you watch the 'Confidential' as well? I don't want to spoil you if you're going to, but there was some interesting stuff in it, not least how you get a kitten to say "mama".
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Date: 2007-04-16 10:28 am (UTC)I loved the way Martha forced the Doctor to talk to her properly - the 'rebound' comment was priceless and perfect. Having them apart for the whole episode was such a good idea, forcing the Doctor to realise that he can't just mess around with her and making Martha a bit more willing to push him, not just take everything he says at face value.
Oh, and how long before we get "The Doctor meets Janice Joplin" fanfic? :D
Did you watch the 'Confidential' as well? I don't want to spoil you if you're going to, but there was some interesting stuff in it, not least how you get a kitten to say "mama".