Started 16-FebWatched the RSC DVD version of 2010.
The Time Monster is in parts utter drivel and lyrical classical drama.
The first episode has some ludicrous shit in it... the dreams for instance.
Eps 2,3 and 4 seem like so much filler/runaround
Eps 5& 6 are like a bolt from the blue. The acting is a little stagey perhaps but Ingrid Pitt, Aidan Murphy, George Cormack and Susan Penhaligon portray the scheming courtly intrigue with cod classical Greek pathos. It is actually award winning level.
I think the "stop trying to write in time paradox bollocks into every scene" message has a great deal to do with this.
The scene where Kronos is released and Atlantis is destroyed leaving Galleia with her head hanging in shame is stunning, chill up the back of the neck stuff. It's tragic, exciting, and amazing..
The last ep has a great wrap up and a conclusion that is satisfying. Much better than the last ep of The Daemons (Barry and Robert's last effort...)
A whole point each for each of the last 2 eps.
And series 9 is done.
ABM Rating 2.99/4.00
LJM Rating 3.20/5.00
SPJ Rating 7.30/10
No. 29 (out of 64)
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