Doctor Who Series 5, Episode 7: "Amy's Choice"
This marks the first episode of the series where the silence wasn't mentioned. And it was refreshing. I'm a fan of the heavy arc-based storytelling this season, but it's nice to have a bit of a breather episode. And unlike last week's episode, I felt the storytelling here was actually very interesting, it kept you engaged throughout, and it felt unique right till the very end.
The doctor, Amy, and Rory find themselves switching between the dream world and reality. One is set five years in the future,
with Amy pregnant and Rory a medical doctor. The other finds the TARDIS hurling towards a freezing sun. And there's a short little menace who's pulling the strings. It all comes down to Amy's choice in the end, and she chooses not to live in a reality without Rory. And then, in a surprise move, the doctor blows up the TARDIS! Turns out it was all a dream, and the reality was somewhat darker.
Who was the short little menace? The dark side of the doctor. After living for over 900 years, the doctor has accrued his fair share of darkness. Thanks to some trippy seeds, this darkness took control and sent everyone spiralling into a dream world.
The fact that the doctor himself was the menace was fascinating. We see the doctor get angry, we see him have to make difficult choices. But, as far as the new 2005 series is concerned, we haven't seen his inner darkness. I really hope this is just a taste of more, because his dark side would make for a fun recurring character.
The episode also addressed the lingering question of who Amy truly chooses. It was an interesting way of addressing the question, and I figure her choosing Rory has something to do with the silence that's apparently coming. In the end, it didn't quite match Flesh and Stone, but it was a very solid, very enjoyable entry to this series. And, for me at least, more entertaining than last week's vampire fish story.
I still like Amy and the doctor a lot. And the doctor remains just as interesting to watch. However, I was concerned that Rory would be somewhat lame. So far, he's decent. I wouldn't say he's really adding anything to the show right now, aside from his significance in Amy's life. However, unlike Mickey Smith, I don't think he's detracting from anything either. Then again, Mickey himself was fine, but it was Rose that totally bogged the first two series down. Good riddance, Rose.
Next week: The Hungry Earth, featuring.... Silurians!
The doctor, Amy, and Rory find themselves switching between the dream world and reality. One is set five years in the future,
with Amy pregnant and Rory a medical doctor. The other finds the TARDIS hurling towards a freezing sun. And there's a short little menace who's pulling the strings. It all comes down to Amy's choice in the end, and she chooses not to live in a reality without Rory. And then, in a surprise move, the doctor blows up the TARDIS! Turns out it was all a dream, and the reality was somewhat darker.Who was the short little menace? The dark side of the doctor. After living for over 900 years, the doctor has accrued his fair share of darkness. Thanks to some trippy seeds, this darkness took control and sent everyone spiralling into a dream world.
The fact that the doctor himself was the menace was fascinating. We see the doctor get angry, we see him have to make difficult choices. But, as far as the new 2005 series is concerned, we haven't seen his inner darkness. I really hope this is just a taste of more, because his dark side would make for a fun recurring character.
The episode also addressed the lingering question of who Amy truly chooses. It was an interesting way of addressing the question, and I figure her choosing Rory has something to do with the silence that's apparently coming. In the end, it didn't quite match Flesh and Stone, but it was a very solid, very enjoyable entry to this series. And, for me at least, more entertaining than last week's vampire fish story.
I still like Amy and the doctor a lot. And the doctor remains just as interesting to watch. However, I was concerned that Rory would be somewhat lame. So far, he's decent. I wouldn't say he's really adding anything to the show right now, aside from his significance in Amy's life. However, unlike Mickey Smith, I don't think he's detracting from anything either. Then again, Mickey himself was fine, but it was Rose that totally bogged the first two series down. Good riddance, Rose.
Next week: The Hungry Earth, featuring.... Silurians!
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