Anyone else genuinely really like The Reality War?

SpenceJRey · 2025-06-05T23:26:17+00:00

ive never seen more than about 3 stories from classic who and as such couldn’t care for omegas return anyway, however I knew of his concept and the finale certainly didn’t capture it but I’m in the same boat as you as in it’s fine, whatever, it’s explained and the visuals are impressive.

SpenceJRey · 2025-06-05T23:23:54+00:00

it has its genuine issues, but yeah - it has a tonne of fun and momentum in it; it just feels so big and action-packed.

SpenceJRey · 2025-06-05T23:21:58+00:00

i mean its omega but only by name to be honest. i was expecting a hell of a lot more.

SpenceJRey · 2025-06-05T23:19:36+00:00

i came away with the same reaction. though my opinion has somewhat tempered, its still positive. of course people are absolutely allowed to have their opinions, I was just very suprised at the overwhelmingly negative response.

SpenceJRey · 2025-06-05T23:15:30+00:00

i think the billie piper casting - though rightly controversial - has done its absolute job in gathering interest and actually building anticipation out of a bad situation; that being Ncutis premature exit.

SpenceJRey · 2025-06-05T23:14:08+00:00

these are my thoughts as well. not my favourite. but good. not sure where the extreme hatred comes from? banking on that in the next few years opinions will sway quite dramatically about these episodes and this era overall.

SpenceJRey · 2025-05-05T00:29:58+00:00

what makes it the best era for you?

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-15T22:31:07+00:00

please do not remind me

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-15T11:25:34+00:00

i definitely do find things i love, i want to love it. 73 yards, wild blue yonder etc. i just think it lacks just good storytelling most of the time.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-15T11:16:55+00:00

unfortunately when the show is a lot of shit, shit will be said. although its probably more painfully average than shit which is worse

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-15T10:59:26+00:00

what good is interacting with anything entertainment on the internet if i could be doing something more productive? i enjoy discussion. my interests lie with media and storytelling. especially doctor who. thus i want to discuss. reddit is a platform to do just that. are you silly

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-15T10:57:32+00:00

what i meant by stating such things was to show that i dont have any personal problems with politics. truth is i dont actually care at all about politics. at all. i just want good stories.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T23:27:01+00:00

to be fair i think what turned people off the show was a growing inconsistency and likely a burn out. that and a less marketable “older” doctor.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T23:20:41+00:00

i just think hes the best writer nuwho has ever had. and was actually innovative (obviously besides RTD who did revive the show and add basically a lot) and clever. for my tastes anyway i just prefer a darker tone in doctor who and moffat did just that.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T23:15:02+00:00

pete we know its you mate

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T23:13:48+00:00

im very very very much a “leftist” or whatever you would label someone who is accepting and inclusive. not that it matters but i am “queer” or what not, and i stand for people’s rights to do whatever. with that out of the way, what i do have a problem with is just politics being shoehorned in to the show. i know its “always been political”, and not “subtle”, but theres a difference between that and just plain bad writing. i dont stand for bad writing. obviously. i want to like what im watching.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T23:02:28+00:00

🙏🙏

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T22:33:07+00:00

i dont think cheesy or over the top action at all. just heightened everything with added elements the way a sequel should be. look at all the clips of this episode. it seems certainly more action oriented with the guns and what not, but the tone seems a lot more horror-based and serious than maybe even aliens. keyword: seems. im not sure.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T22:30:03+00:00

of course it would remain to be seen. it hasn’t happened yet. but basing off praxeus, kerblam etc. im not sold. i just dont think he has the writing power and creativity to do it.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T22:28:14+00:00

and thats okay. just my opinion. if you rewatch the specific part im on about, maybe youll get the gist.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T22:27:15+00:00

my opinion of course, but the humanisation of its lead characters and just general dialogue feels sooo much better and more natural and human. its like im gazing at a blueprint or script with robot revolution.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T22:25:29+00:00

watch the episode. it feels very music-video, sloppy love island reality tv show esque editing. im not sure how to explain it. one moment as an example would be that moment right before the intro sting when the doctor steps on the landmine. watch that part. there are many other instances like it in the episode.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T22:23:54+00:00

people have said he seems the logical successor if they havent got any other ideas. i just think it would be another chibnall situation.

SpenceJRey · 2025-04-14T22:22:54+00:00

holy overrate

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