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Released

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Written by

Steve Jordan

Runtime

58 minutes

Time Travel

Future

Tropes (Potential Spoilers!)

Robots

Location (Potential Spoilers!)

Vanguard

Synopsis

The planet Vanguard was once ravaged by a war between its peoples: the Dauntless and the Intrepid. Now, robotic titans stalk the desolation, searching for survivors. Their mission: to end the war for one side or the other. But which side will the Doctor take?

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Enquanto The Trial of a Time Machine se destaca por explorar uma ideia inédita, oferecendo a promessa de algo inovador, Vanguard faz exatamente o oposto, entregando um enredo desgastado e repetido inúmeras vezes, tanto em Doctor Who quanto em outras obras de ficção. A história se passa em um planeta onde duas raças estão em guerra, com robôs gigantes (guardiões) cujas programações defeituosas agravam ainda mais o conflito. Além disso, temos uma condessa egoísta, disposta a fazer qualquer coisa para escapar do planeta caótico. O roteiro de Steve Jordan reforça uma mensagem já cansativa: os poucos sobreviventes devem reconstruir seu mundo e evitar os erros do passado. No fim, Vanguard se resume a um clichê já visto diversas vezes. Ainda mais quando se trata de história do 7° Doutor em maio a um cenário de guerra.

While The Trial of a Time Machine stands out for exploring an unprecedented idea, offering the promise of something innovative, Vanguard does exactly the opposite, delivering a worn-out and repeatedly told plot, as seen in Doctor Who and other works of fiction. The story is set on a planet where two races are at war, with giant robots (guardians) whose faulty programming further aggravates the conflict. In addition, there is a selfish countess, willing to do anything to escape the chaotic planet. Steve Jordan's script reinforces a tiresome message: the few survivors must rebuild their world and avoid the mistakes of the past. In the end, Vanguard boils down to a cliché that has been seen numerous times before. Even more so when it concerns Doctor Who's 7th Doctor's story set against a backdrop of war.

(Translation generated by AI, so mistakes are possible).


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