RTD does some interesting things with developing a culture for this strange, car-bound ecosystem. but by God it’s fun!īrannigan: “A fifty-foot head - just think of it. Gridlock’s depiction of a dark future where drug addiction has wiped out much of the human race, with the survivors trapped underground on an endless highway is memorably grim. Meanwhile Tennant’s reaction to the Face of Boe’s bombshell (sadly underwhelming for hardcore fans, since they gave it away in the Doctor Who Annual two years ago.) and his speech about the wonders of Gallifrey are beautifully played.Ī vivacious romp that has more than its fair share of hanky moments, “Gridlock” may not stand up to close analysis too well. In particular, this is a great showcase for Freema’s talents, who pulls off all the emotions the script requires - wonder, fear, anger - with aplomb. But Freema and Tennant balance the scales. This hospital was created by the Sisters of Plenitude to deal with all human diseases. One order of the Sisters had a hospital on New Earth, outside of New New York. One final criticism? Well, the actor who plays Milo is pretty. The Sisters of Plenitude were an order of Catkind nuns, devoted to helping the sick. We’re glad he did: since their original story no longer exists in the archives, their return is a welcome gift to the fans - for most, a first chance to see them in action. Given that the production team are mostly limited to CGI creatures that don’t speak (lip-synching is too expensive), one suspects that Davies flicked through his episode guide looking for an old monster that would fit the bill. Gridlock doesn’t spell everything out here, but that scene is the perfect illustration of what separates the Doctor from humans (and catkind, I suppose). As returning monsters go, the Macra (last seen in 1967, when they were a hell of a lot smaller!) are a bizarre choice, but one that on reflection makes sense. Doctor Who (TV Series) Gridlock (2007) User Reviews Review this title 25 Reviews Hide Spoilers Sort by: Filter by Rating: 9/10 The Road to Success AKindOfCineMagic 25 January 2019 The Doctor takes Martha to New Earth and the city of New New York which he visited previously with Rose.
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