New Who criticised by Classic Series writer
In an interview with The Guardian, writer Rona Munro talks candidly about the romantic storylines in the new series of Doctor Who, referring to the writer’s decision to introduce sexual tension in the programme as ’lazy’.
“This is my chance to say it,” she said. “I don’t think the Doctor should have fallen in love with anybody.”
One of the biggest love stories to have dominated the programme since its revival is, obviously, that of the Doctor and Rose Tyler, but, as far as Munro is concerned, the TARDIS is no place for hot lovin’…
“I think that’s wrong,” she explained. ”I don’t think there should be any snogging or any sexual tension because he’s a Time Lord, and his companion is but a mortal.”
Munro penned the final Classic Doctor Who story, Survival, featuring Seventh Doctor Sylvester McCoy, which aired in 1989.
Totally agree with the statement 100% and this is not how the doctor was ment to be and lets not forget it.
I believe being the last of your species, alone in the universe would change your point of view and make you a little more open to mortal love. Besides… it’s not like they were ******** on the console.
I do sort of know what she means, but to be honest this is a new series of Who with a fresh new approach to the whole timelord story so I dont think its bad that we had a bit of romance.
Plus RTD did it really well, he did focus on the adventure more than the romance. But lets face it, would Doomsday be the success it is now, if it didnt have the whole tear jerking goodbye at the end? I dont think so!
:D
I also think she’s missing the point that, part of the appeal to younger girls, is the romantic storyline. This has actually widened the audience for the series. She’s also conveniently ignoring “The Aztecs”.
Sorry… didn’t know that was a bad word. It wasn’t as bad as it looks in ******
Never having watched the classics, I find it difficult to imagine DW without the romantic storylines. AND it’s never been explicitly stated that the Doctor has been ‘in love’. Perhaps his human version was, but his Time Lord version wasn’t – it could be something in the DNA. Either way, I’ll take it as it is, thanks!
I do sort of see what she means but I think one of the reasons the new series has been been so successful is because of the love the doctor had with rose and vice versa. I believe it was more than just a romantic love. It was a love of companionship as they both felt quite lonely and that’s why it works for the new series.
I do believe they misjudged the whole martha unrequinted love story, as that didn’t seem to work (my opinion anyway).
I just think its good to show that the doctor can care for someone too.
I think this woman needs to get with the times… its the 21st century. People fall in love.
No disrespect… *ahem*