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[ariseanew]

oh
i didnt even get to find out who river song really was!

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young and untouched by the horrors of s6

[ariseanew]

yes that did seem a little dramatic
though i guess it was meant to make it easier to trace their history
that would probably be harder if we didnt already have an end!

MAY SHE NEVER KNOW THE TRUTH

[roseate]

I suppose that makes sense.
Though the emotional shock factor coming presumably several seasons after the fact seems a risky storytelling gambit.

this post is now me being grumpy at doctor who through aradia

[ariseanew]

but perhaps it can be pulled off!
oh it would be so wonderful if it could be
i dont know anything at all about the writers but
surely theyre capable

oh hey me too

[roseate]

I'm conflicted.
The structure of the two-part River Song series showed, in my opinion, a good grasp on suspense in storytelling as well as enough emotional impact through Donna's storyline such as to give me hope that it might be handled with surprising adeptness for a television medium.
However, I find the conclusion of Donna's overall arc in conjunction with the companion arc of yore to be a foreboding omen.