I've got to say that I find your "journeys" as you get involved with new series kinda fascinating.
Heh. It's certainly interesting to me, because prior to blogging about it, I never realized that my impressions of a show change so much as I watch it. But looking back on it, I think this has always been true of me. I'll make snap judgments in the beginning, and then as I get to know the characters and world a little better, things change. I like books/shows/movies that surprise me; my favorite characters often end up being ones that I didn't really like in the beginning.
I love the way "Mickey the idiot" became a genuine term of affection. I love the way that Sarah and Mickey really "took control" of their lives and their roles in the Doctor's universe. They made the decision not to be mere "hangers on". The character arcs for both were well nigh perfect. you actually see their characters grow. As you see Rose's mum, Jackie, grow as a character.
Yes! to all of this. I love watching characters grow and evolve, and Mickey in particular has been neat to watch, going from basically a background character and victim in the first episode, to a well-developed character in his own right, and a hero. (And, yeah, "Mickey the Idiot" becoming an affectionate nickname -- that made me grin.)
And actually, maybe Rose doesn't ever grow up because other people keep propping her up so she doesn't have to.
Yes, again! I think I might've mentioned this in the other thread -- I feel like everyone else is indulging her and enabling her to remain forever a child, rather than allowing her to reap the consequences of her actions.
I've heard lots of good things about Martha, so I'm looking forward to finally seeing her!
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I've got to say that I find your "journeys" as you get involved with new series kinda fascinating.
Heh. It's certainly interesting to me, because prior to blogging about it, I never realized that my impressions of a show change so much as I watch it. But looking back on it, I think this has always been true of me. I'll make snap judgments in the beginning, and then as I get to know the characters and world a little better, things change. I like books/shows/movies that surprise me; my favorite characters often end up being ones that I didn't really like in the beginning.
I love the way "Mickey the idiot" became a genuine term of affection. I love the way that Sarah and Mickey really "took control" of their lives and their roles in the Doctor's universe. They made the decision not to be mere "hangers on". The character arcs for both were well nigh perfect. you actually see their characters grow. As you see Rose's mum, Jackie, grow as a character.
Yes! to all of this. I love watching characters grow and evolve, and Mickey in particular has been neat to watch, going from basically a background character and victim in the first episode, to a well-developed character in his own right, and a hero. (And, yeah, "Mickey the Idiot" becoming an affectionate nickname -- that made me grin.)
And actually, maybe Rose doesn't ever grow up because other people keep propping her up so she doesn't have to.
Yes, again! I think I might've mentioned this in the other thread -- I feel like everyone else is indulging her and enabling her to remain forever a child, rather than allowing her to reap the consequences of her actions.
I've heard lots of good things about Martha, so I'm looking forward to finally seeing her!