Torchwood: Cyberwoman - So Much for That Theory

[fangrrl_squees]

Well, drat.

Some rummaging around in the press release archive over at gallifreyone.net has blown my carefully-crafted coping mechanism re: the quality of Cyberwoman. It was no earlier than fifth on the production schedule, as the first four eps shot were Day One, Everything Changes, Ghost Machine and Greeks Bearing Gifts (eps 1, 2, 3 and 8, respectively).

And just to rub salt in the wound, Cyberwoman was directed by James Strong, who I thought did pretty darn well with The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit - although I thought some bits of TSP in particular were a bit overblown, I must admit, if nowhere near as heavy as what I watched last night.

*muttergrumble*

Strong is apparently directing at least two eps this season, and if the other one's a clanger, too, I'll be inclined to consider TIP a fluke. Ah well.

Comments

Re: TIP

[britgeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

Actually, the "baddie" in TIP kinda irritated me, mostly because I like things nicely defined and categorized. I'm willing to concede that I'm asking for a bit much in that particular case.

However, I thought it was excellently put together, and the scene where Legion's talking to Toby and telling him to not turn around still freaks me out, despite (honestly) being just a wee bit melodramatic. ;)

Re: TIP

[genus-loci.livejournal.com]

Well, the "baddie" I found interesting as they weren't just rehashing old plots or old enemies. Sometimes an element of mystery and intrigue helps with the suspense - but then I can see we view it slightly differently.

Yep but it did have a rather "WWII submarine movie" feel to it. The part where the ship starts sinking and flooding. Regarding the part where Toby gives that look to the camera, it was a good touch. After all it's making the episode remembered isn't it? Well especially since that usericon of it.