2MTL 90: (SPOILERS) "The End of Time, Part One" Reviewed

And lo, the universe spake, and it said, "I loved it," "I hated it," and "I have no idea what just happened." And the host of the Two-minute Time Lord Podcast beheld "The End of Time, Part One," and chose two of the three.

2MTL 89: EVERY RTD-era Episode Reviewed!

So. Um. This one's slightly longer than usual. Couldn't fit it all in two minutes, no matter how hard I tried. FOUR minutes, however, was just enough for me to review every — single — episode — since 2005. "It's the end, but the moment has been prepared for, by reciting very quickly." Merry Christmas!

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2MTL 86: Foreshadowing The Waters of Mars

Continuing a theme from 2MTL 85, we take a look at just a few hints from Series 1-4 that indicated a direction for the Doctor's new journey begun in "The Waters of Mars." (Spoiler-free, for the benefit of international viewers.)

2MTL 85: Chekhov's Sonic Screwdriver

Russell T. Davies took a lesson from Anton Chekhov, methinks. It's a great one, indeed, leading to a surprising track record of playing fair with the audience. And yet, maybe we saw this lesson in action too much?

2MTL 84: The Wilderness Anniversary

On December 6, 1989, "Survival, Part Three" aired: the last premiere of a classic-series Doctor Who episode. For many fans, it was the beginning of long years in the wilderness. It was a different experience for me.

2MTL 83: Responding to io9, Defending RTD

Alasdair Wilkins, a contributor to SF blog io9, recently offered 5 Lessons We Hope RTD's Learned From His Past Doctor Who Epics. I disagree with a few of those lessons; what do you think? BONUS FEATURE: Bullet points!

2MTL 82: Two-minute Thanks

If you'll forgive the indulgence, today's Thanksgiving edition of the Two-minute Time Lord podcast offers my personal thanks to a certain group of podcasters; a certain group of television cast, crew and production staff; and a certain group of YOU.