So I've been a little behind on this show. Finally caught up and scanned this thread. First off: Love the show! But maybe I'm saying that because I am so thrilled by the fresh take on things, the lack of American cliches (traded for British ones, perhaps? Wouldn't know) and mature take on the show. Love the realistic dialog (cursing), but hate the disco lights in the SUV.
I've gotta say, that American Network Hour Dramas are so "sensitive" to alienating their viewers that they have to throw religion into EVERYTHING they can -- even if it's not in the forefront it's always running in the background like Spyware and I'm sick of it. Too bad that people who are SICK of evangelical smucks who need constant reinforcement aren't a group that gets verbally offended or perhaps we'd be listened to. Here in the States I only know of one broadcaster who has the guts to stand up and say enough's enough and he's only on the radio.
That's all to say that I applaud the fun take on mythology while being seemingly outside Judea/Christian dogma.
Anyway, I love the sexuality but it needs, like so many other things in the show (first year, seams showing and all that) some smoothing down and hammering out -- in short a little finesse. This applies to everything but especially the sexuallity: they look like they're trying, and I would prefer it to look effortless. Still, better than not trying at all.
The gay kiss was very, very gay. I got nothing against gay kisses (or snogging, is it?) -- in fact I'm all for it. More kisses for everyone! Especially any group that isn't afforded the same rights (such as the pursuit of happiness ie. marriage) as others -- they need love most of all. But they wanted it to be very gay and it was.
I do feel a bit daft in that I missed the hand is clearly the Doctor's now that Memnoch points it out.
Anyway, can't wait for me. I hope it improves as much as Doctor Who Season 2.
Sorry congerking, I'll get off my soapbox now.
