30.04: The Sontaran Stratagem

[Dave]

I got the impression it was cloned physically and then had the memories "downloaded". She seemed to be wearing a tiara-scanner for a while...

Yes, I think the idea was that it was a kind of 'blank' waiting for a personality and memory to be added at a later point (but same difference.)

The umbilical cord to the same place in the neck as the Probic Vent was a suggestion that it was how the Sontarans grow their own kind. The 'water bath' thing was very similar to that in a recent 'Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles' episode where a Terminator grew a new skin - though it that the bath was filled with O Negative blood rather than Fluorescein water dye.

 

[Kostmayer]

... and the *spoiler* clone? Kostmayer?

Yeah, maybe they'll do something really brave like kill the original and leave the clone undiscovered.

But I doubt it

 

[Ice fyre]

The Sontarons were about human size in the old series was a bit shocked to see them being so small. Although it was a nice touch, normally the enemies are bigger than us. The re-imagining of them was good.

The dynamic between Martha and Donna was good, the cringe worthy going away scene was so incredibly well handled, dare I say well written? I too had issues with the daleks in Manhattan I really did not like it at all.

Lots of snapy lines and subtle jokes. I forgot the Sontarons had been at war. Looks good for next week.

 

[Briareus Delta]

Not a lot to add. I really enjoyed the episode. Not only harking back to the Doctor Who episodes,but at times I felt I was watching one of the old Saturday morning matinees (Flash Gordon etc.) complete with cliffhanger. Good stuff! I only wish I was nine years old again, so I could enjoy it even more.

 

[Selati]

I really enjoyed this episode too, but for some reason it left me with not liking Martha. I thought she was a great companion when she was with the Doctor and liked her in Torchwood so I'm not really sure why I don't like her now.

I really hope they can rescue Donna's Grandad as I want him to have a little trip in the tardis too!

 

[Dave]

The Sontarons were about human size in the old series.

It does make sense for them to be short given that they are meant to come from the high-gravity world, Sontar, in the southern spiral arm of the galaxy, so if that is the biggest change they make I don't mind. I'm interested in what they will do with the Rutans though, as practically anything they do would be an improvement.

I really hope they can rescue Donna's Grandad as I want him to have a little trip in the tardis too!

Do you think Wilfred Mott is any relation to Special Constable Tom Campbell (Dalek Invasion: Earth 2150)?

There is almost as good a likeness as Martha and her cousin.

 

[Raalix]

I really hope they can rescue Donna's Grandad as I want him to have a little trip in the tardis too!

Given his preoccupation with space, stars and planets - not to mention his acceptance and support of Donna's role as companion, it would be unkind to disallow him at least one TARDIS trip!

 

[Selati]

Do you think Wilfred Mott is any relation to Special Constable Tom Campbell (Dalek Invasion: Earth 2150)?

There is almost as good a likeness as Martha and her cousin.

hehe I wonder how many more of these 'cousins' will be popping up!

Given his preoccupation with space, stars and planets - not to mention his acceptance and support of Donna's role as companion, it would be unkind to disallow him at least one TARDIS trip!

It sure would! Let's just hope they manage to get him out of the car in one piece!

 

[Purdy Bear]

I did wonder if Donna and Martha would get on, the tension is brilliant between them, even if it is in a friendly manner.

The Donna character is so with it and she just makes me laugh so much.

I loved the fact her grandfather (Bernard Cribbins?) is in there too.

That teenager entrepeneur bloke, just needs a good "£$%^&. I hope he gets his due on Saturday.


This series is definately taking me back to the good old days of John Pertwee, needless to say, I'm loving it.