Firstly, I can't believe how long it's been since I've been on LJ, sorry it's taken so long to respond. Secondly, I think I've read your post on why Donna's exit was good. I think now that I have watched and re-watch and re-watched again, I have no real problems with the ending, I think the finale had me so shocked I just didn't know how to respond. I didn't hate it and didn't love it from the conclusion which I think started my confusion.
Specifically getting rid of the Moffat two-parter which really did disrupt the emotional flow of the season (and just wasn't that good).
I completely agree. I don't understand how any of this had any major importance other than Donna ending up in another parallel universe. But I'm sure they could have incorporated that into another episode. To go off topic, I have major concerns about Moffat because his episodes never flow within a DW series arc. So I am really wondering how Series Five will be written.
Other than the Doctor saying there was only one reason he would tell her his name -- which, again, open to speculation -- there was nothing that said they were anything more than great mates to the degree like he and Donna.
That is what I have to remember that it was all speculation. Nothing was ever verified, just open for more speculation, but for some reason this notion that River Song has to be the Doctor's wife has stuck. But you are 100% correct, there was nothing that stated that River was anything other than a companion.
Going to have to go through your recommended posts. It would be interesting to see other peoples opinions and views.
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Date: 2008-07-28 03:34 pm (UTC)Specifically getting rid of the Moffat two-parter which really did disrupt the emotional flow of the season (and just wasn't that good).
I completely agree. I don't understand how any of this had any major importance other than Donna ending up in another parallel universe. But I'm sure they could have incorporated that into another episode. To go off topic, I have major concerns about Moffat because his episodes never flow within a DW series arc. So I am really wondering how Series Five will be written.
Other than the Doctor saying there was only one reason he would tell her his name -- which, again, open to speculation -- there was nothing that said they were anything more than great mates to the degree like he and Donna.
That is what I have to remember that it was all speculation. Nothing was ever verified, just open for more speculation, but for some reason this notion that River Song has to be the Doctor's wife has stuck. But you are 100% correct, there was nothing that stated that River was anything other than a companion.
Going to have to go through your recommended posts. It would be interesting to see other peoples opinions and views.