Drive-by Watch: Doctor Who, Mark of the Rani (Part I)

[weewarrior]

We-ell... I think "interesting" describes it best. I do love The Rani, as was expected, and I pity Nicola Bryant for the atrocious costume she has to wear, which unfortunately doesn't quite manage to drown out Colin Baker's Death by Miss-Matched Colours Suit. Anthony Ainley, meanwhile, could really add a few more evil chuckles to his performance, it seems almost tame. And Peri's accent really doesn't sound half bad next to the "locals." All in all though I have to admit I won't be joining the exclusive lj club of proud and brave lovers of the Sixth Doctor. Sorry, futuresoon!

P.S.: I guess I have to wait for Part 2 to see The Rani kneeing The Master in his prized heirlooms?

Comments

[wee-warrior.livejournal.com]

Hee. About Chuck fic. Although I would have guessed that Chuck/Bryce might peak your interest.

[futuresoon.livejournal.com]

Given that I've written it, yes! I never read much Chuck/Casey until now, actually, though I shipped them from the start; obviously the character who's only been in three episodes was the better one to start with.

[wee-warrior.livejournal.com]

To be honest, I have a much harder time seeing Chuck and Casey than Chuck and Bryce. I mean, they even share a girlfriend, that's practically like being a couple once removed.*


*Disclaimer: this does not count for RL situations.

[futuresoon.livejournal.com]

Chuck and Casey do not get quite the explosion of subtext Chuck and Bryce do, it is true, but Chuck vs. The Undercover Lover is what settled it for me. It's just--SO ADORABLE, MAN, EVEN IN A KIND OF ABUSIVE WAY.