Tardis001 at January 2, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Resolution: I give it 3 OUT OF 5 STARS. I enjoyed the Dalek component of the episode. The reconnaissance scout idea and how it was portrayed was great, and it brought back the menace that Whovians crave for from the Daleks. But the episode was spoiled by all the preaching about parent-son relationships. Doctor Who is a science fiction show, not a soap opera. I know that Doctor Who and Coronation Street are two of the longest running shows on UK television, but they should not be confused with each other. I just had the feeling that the episode was all about the relationship between Ryan and his dad, the Dalek part of the story was just thrown in for light entertainment. We need to have episodes where the science fiction is the main focus of an episode, not the filler or backdrop.

Fair points about the soap opera.

I also thought that the bit about the microwave oven and using it to cook the Dalek was pretty facile. Those were he main blots on an otherwise reasonable episode.

Rumpole at January 2, 2019 at 4:22 PM

Tardis001 at January 2, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Resolution: I give it 3 OUT OF 5 STARS. I enjoyed the Dalek component of the episode. The reconnaissance scout idea and how it was portrayed was great, and it brought back the menace that Whovians crave for from the Daleks. But the episode was spoiled by all the preaching about parent-son relationships. Doctor Who is a science fiction show, not a soap opera. I know that Doctor Who and Coronation Street are two of the longest running shows on UK television, but they should not be confused with each other. I just had the feeling that the episode was all about the relationship between Ryan and his dad, the Dalek part of the story was just thrown in for light entertainment. We need to have episodes where the science fiction is the main focus of an episode, not the filler or backdrop.

Fair points about the soap opera.

I also thought that the bit about the microwave oven and using it to cook the Dalek was pretty facile. Those were he main blots on an otherwise reasonable episode.

Tardis001 at January 2, 2019 at 3:45 PM

The Doctor Who TV website, which usually presents the ratings for each episode of Doctor Who and its spin-off series, is down. This is the only article I can find so far about the UK ratings of Resolution. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/doctor-who-festive-special-hits-13-year-ratings-low-bbc-1172109

Photon at December 31, 2018 at 10:23 PM

It looks like that our favourite tin can wearing villians will return for the Christmas / New Year special.

About bloody time !

http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/new-resolution-teaser-trailer-confirms-returning-foe-90171.htm

I agree, it was about time. Happy New Year Photon and all too.

I've watched Resolution twice and came to the same conclusion both times.

A rating of 3 out of 5 Photons.

This espisode had a bit too much soap opera between Ryan and his Dad.

The joke about UNIT didn't quite compensate for the soapy sentemental stuff.

Anyone agree?

Photon at January 3, 2019 at 12:47 AM

I've watched Resolution twice and came to the same conclusion both times.

A rating of 3 out of 5 Photons.

This espisode had a bit too much soap opera between Ryan and his Dad.

The joke about UNIT didn't quite compensate for the soapy sentemental stuff.

 

Anyone agree?

The UNIT reference was a sop for long time fans that have precious little else to link the new series with the old.

At least the Daleks made it a bit nostalgic, soap opera and silly dialog aside it was more like old times.

Personally, I didn't think Resolution was any better than the rest of the series - I gave it 3/5 (only because of the Dalek - who was probably the weakest Dalek ever!  If it can be burned over a 9th Century fire and melted with some microwave bits then it's pretty weak).

The UNIT bit would have made more sense they linked the absence to Brexit (they can't access UNIT until they have a Brexit deal in place).  Saying when was the last time they had an invasion - can we say the first episode of this series!

They could have done away with the Ryan and Dad at the cafe and the Dad and Graham at the house bit and still kept the Ryan reconnecting with Dad stuff.  All this soapie stuff is just pointless padding IMO.

One thing I want to know, is given his appearance on set during this series filming - where was K-9?  He could have finished off the weak, junkyard Dalek with a single shot from his nose blaster...and I, for one, would have liked the episode a lot more.

KRSPDS at January 3, 2019 at 2:09 AM

Personally, I didn't think Resolution was any better than the rest of the series - I gave it 3/5 (only because of the Dalek - who was probably the weakest Dalek ever!  If it can be burned over a 9th Century fire and melted with some microwave bits then it's pretty weak).

The UNIT bit would have made more sense they linked the absence to Brexit (they can't access UNIT until they have a Brexit deal in place).  Saying when was the last time they had an invasion - can we say the first episode of this series!

They could have done away with the Ryan and Dad at the cafe and the Dad and Graham at the house bit and still kept the Ryan reconnecting with Dad stuff.  All this soapie stuff is just pointless padding IMO.

One thing I want to know, is given his appearance on set during this series filming - where was K-9?  He could have finished off the weak, junkyard Dalek with a single shot from his nose blaster...and I, for one, would have liked the episode a lot more.

KRSPDS at January 3, 2019 at 2:09 AM

Personally, I didn't think Resolution was any better than the rest of the series - I gave it 3/5 (only because of the Dalek - who was probably the weakest Dalek ever!  If it can be burned over a 9th Century fire and melted with some microwave bits then it's pretty weak).

The UNIT bit would have made more sense they linked the absence to Brexit (they can't access UNIT until they have a Brexit deal in place).  Saying when was the last time they had an invasion - can we say the first episode of this series!

They could have done away with the Ryan and Dad at the cafe and the Dad and Graham at the house bit and still kept the Ryan reconnecting with Dad stuff.  All this soapie stuff is just pointless padding IMO.

One thing I want to know, is given his appearance on set during this series filming - where was K-9?  He could have finished off the weak, junkyard Dalek with a single shot from his nose blaster...and I, for one, would have liked the episode a lot more.

Tardis001 at January 3, 2019 at 4:09 PM

KRSPDS at January 3, 2019 at 2:09 AM

Personally, I didn't think Resolution was any better than the rest of the series - I gave it 3/5 (only because of the Dalek - who was probably the weakest Dalek ever!  If it can be burned over a 9th Century fire and melted with some microwave bits then it's pretty weak).

The UNIT bit would have made more sense they linked the absence to Brexit (they can't access UNIT until they have a Brexit deal in place).  Saying when was the last time they had an invasion - can we say the first episode of this series!

They could have done away with the Ryan and Dad at the cafe and the Dad and Graham at the house bit and still kept the Ryan reconnecting with Dad stuff.  All this soapie stuff is just pointless padding IMO.

One thing I want to know, is given his appearance on set during this series filming - where was K-9?  He could have finished off the weak, junkyard Dalek with a single shot from his nose blaster...and I, for one, would have liked the episode a lot more.

Re UNIT and Brexit: The BBC is like the ABC is that it is a public broadcaster funded by the government, in this case the UK Government. As part of its charter of existence, it has to maintain political neutrality. A direct comment in Doctor Who about the need for a Brexit deal would be seen by some politicians as a political comment that breaches neutrality.

True, but they could have said until Brexit is complete (ie late March) there is no access to UNIT - there are many things reported on that are on hold until after Brexit (or reduced) so it would not have breeched any neutrality clause.  The quip about no funding was just a weak excuse to never bring back UNIT (at least not for the forseeable future).

Heads up 'the orville' is back on SBS tonight.

it's sci fi. 

Have you read the review of the new year special published on Doctor Who TV ?

http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/resolution-review-the-perfect-hangover-episode-90243.htm

Photon at January 5, 2019 at 9:56 PM

Have you read the review of the new year special published on Doctor Who TV ?

http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/resolution-review-the-perfect-hangover-episode-90243.htm

Tardis001 at January 5, 2019 at 10:05 PM

Photon at January 5, 2019 at 9:56 PM

Have you read the review of the new year special published on Doctor Who TV ?

http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/resolution-review-the-perfect-hangover-episode-90243.htm

A mixed review. Interesting to see that the reviewer liked the soap opera-ish bits, but panned the Dalek component of the episode. Some of us here went the other way.

Thanks Tardis.  

Anyone else care to comment on the Doctor Who TV review ?   

I agree with the comments about the actors, - very good scene with ryan and his father, very finely crafted.

Bradley walsh is really good, he is an amazing an actor. 

still question why there are so many companions. 

as to the new dalek powers, it was explained this one was a scout version with superpowers

The show and villains have to change over time adapting to the latest technology, -phones for example are used a lot, never back in the day
as they say in silicon valley , "Innovate or die".

"Showrunner Chris Chibnall caps off Thirteen’s introductory series with an episode that is insightful in its exploration of the dynamic between Ryan, his absentee father, Aaron, and grandfather, Graham. Lacking the spectacle of previous holiday specials, however, “Resolution” is best viewed while hungover – – it’s enjoyable enough to watch after a night of drunken merriment, but doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, once sober."

That about says it all really. I mildly enjoyed "Resolution" but the soapie scenes were just so artificial and separate from the main plot that they were completely redundant and simply detracted from the story.

So another year to wait eh ? Maybe the ABC can fill in the gaps with some classic Who.

Rumpole at January 6, 2019 at 9:03 PM

"Showrunner Chris Chibnall caps off Thirteen’s introductory series with an episode that is insightful in its exploration of the dynamic between Ryan, his absentee father, Aaron, and grandfather, Graham. Lacking the spectacle of previous holiday specials, however, “Resolution” is best viewed while hungover – – it’s enjoyable enough to watch after a night of drunken merriment, but doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, once sober."

That about says it all really. I mildly enjoyed "Resolution" but the soapie scenes were just so artificial and separate from the main plot that they were completely redundant and simply detracted from the story.

So another year to wait eh ? Maybe the ABC can fill in the gaps with some classic Who.