Thankfully the Internet Archive's back up, so I somehow wound up reading this one. The Doctor pulls a stunt to convince the Vikings of his "power" similar to what Columbus did with an eclipse. A decent and short read.
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EBP has submitted 20 reviews and received 9 likes
Review of The Bidding War by EBP
If I had a nickel for every time some vital thing that’s a part of the Doctor went up for auction I’d have two nickels. This feels shockingly low.
Review of Secret Agent Man by EBP
Not super impressed with the Jack Harkness stuff, but I’ve got to admit the hitman erasing people from time thing (or so it seems to be) is neat.
Review of Sin-Eaters by EBP
Found this one in a secondhand shop by pure luck and finally got around to reading it. Must learn more about Tara, she seems cool and interesting.
Review of Liberation by EBP
I wouldn't say it's terrible, but they're certainly not sending their best. Maybe if K9 stopped flying all the time he'd be more useful.
Also, predictable hero-villain connection.
Review of Rise and Fall by EBP
This one is way more engrossing than I thought it would have been. I usually disregard these Short Trips and the Companion Chronicles. Not anymore. William Russell's narration is incredible and pulls you in.
I want to know more about these horse folk. Every blip we get of them fascinates me. Love the take on religion and mythos here, how we inadvertently study what might not actually be the case. Wow.
Review of Regeneration by EBP
The amnesia is certainly convenient. Who does he think he is, Eight?
Not big on the model they used here for his post-regeneration.
Review of The Exiles by EBP
This one is more interesting than The Beginning, and it adds more mystery to the TARDIS.
Review of The Sound of Fear by EBP
Love the idea that Iris was the fifth Beatle, even if she's bragging out her ass.
Review of The Barbarians and the Samurai by EBP
I was so wildly engrossed in this one, and I'm not sure why. Regardless, good story, good setting.
Review of The End of the World by EBP
The Doctor modifying Rose's phone so it can call Jackie even that far into the future is so sweet. Cassandra, despite immaculate skin care, is a nasty woman.
Review of The Beginning by EBP
Nice to see the in-theory beginning, but found it a bit slow and uninteresting. Carole Ann Ford's storytelling chops are great, though.
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Review of The Day of the Doctor by EBP
If NuWho ended its television run with this special I think I would be okay with it. This is a strong and yet open ended ending. Tom Baker as the Curator near the end is a nice sight.
Review of In Search of Doctor X by EBP
I read this one to fill its page up a bit on the TARDIS wiki. I think it's nice, but I certainly need to read more Erimem.
Review of First Entry by EBP
This one's okay. Mainly just a recap of older PROBE stuff. I can't say I have an issue with Hazel Burrows as Liz, though, and wish she popped up more on occasion.