"Robot of Sherwood" reaction post

[dbskyler]

Really happy to finally be able to post a squeeful review of a Twelfth Doctor episode! This was marvelous. I don't think I've laughed that much at a Doctor Who episode since "City of Death."

Favorite parts:

-- The Doctor insisting that it can't possibly be Robin Hood, and suspiciously sonic-ing everyone and everything in sight! I loved the bit with the apple! Oh, and the "have you ever been to Nottingham?" line was hysterical. Except now I wonder how hard it was for the film crew to find sunny days for filming, especially in Wales!

-- Every single reaction Twelve had to Robin, and every single reaction Robin had to Twelve. Lots of scenes reminded me of "The Two Doctors" with Six and Two having a go at each other. Especially when they were chained up together in the dungeon.

-- Twelve being all childish, and sulky. Shades of Four, there. I especially liked him boasting about how long it would take him to die of old age.

--How great Clara was in this. It's nice to see her kicking ass.

A couple of little quibbles -- I could've done without the protracted "you're a legend, just like the Doctor" scene at the end -- but overall, an incredibly fun ride. Best of all, I really liked Twelve in this. Still don't think he's going to be one of my favorite Doctors, but I do want to like him!

Comments

[shadowturquoise.livejournal.com]

I really enjoyed this one too! I'm going to like Twelve a lot, but to me the directing in the first 2 episodes was really bad. I was not holding out much hope for this episode since I generally don't care for Mark Gatiss' Doctor Who writing (although he does fantastic writing for Sherlock). I was pleasantly surprised! I also loved the banter between the Doctor and Robin, I thought it had a very Princess Bride feel to it. And SNEAKY TROUGHTON PICTURE! I loved it! The o ly part I could have done without is Clara being so starstruck over Robin.

[dbskyler.livejournal.com]

I wasn't holding out much hope for this episode either, but it's wonderful to be pleasantly surprised! It does have a Princess Bride feel to it, doesn't it? In fact, the Sheriff kind of reminded me of Count Rugen.

I didn't catch the Troughton picture, but I've since seen it around LJ. Very cool inclusion!

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

Considering this ep's by Mark Gatiss, whom I do not rate highly as a writer (or an actor for that matter), I enjoyed it quite a lot.

And at least the narrative was coherent this time.

[dbskyler.livejournal.com]

LOL, I feel exactly the same about Mark Gatiss. But he did well this time. And yes, the narrative was coherent!

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

He did do well - for once!

[thisbluespirit]

It was pretty great, wasn't it? :-)

[dbskyler.livejournal.com]

It was. :D

[clocketpatch]

Heh. I was searching for a comparatively funny episode and City of Death was all I could come up with too. Great praise indeed!

It's also seemingly done the impossible feat of more or less pleasing all of fandom.

[dbskyler.livejournal.com]

Yes, there really should be more comedy episodes in Doctor who! I was surprised when I had to go all the way back to City of Death for a comparison. It deserves the honor, although Robot of Sherwood didn't have John Cleese in it. They should get on that, too. ; )