2MTL 52: Why I Follow Doctor Who

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A while back in 2MTL #37, I questioned whether Doctor Who could ever grow beyond a cult phenomenon in the U.S. Now, the show's reception at SDCC was phenomenal, so that's a hopeful sign. (On the other hand, SDCC loved Serenity as well.) I promised at the end of #37 that I'd share my reasons for bucking the trend as an American fan. Here, just a little late thanks to this tiny little thing called Torchwood, is my 120-second response — and a request.

So why do you follow Doctor Who? Send me a link to an audio file with your one-sentence answer — "I follow Doctor Who because…" — at webmaster AT twominutetimelord DOT com and I'll edit my favorites together into a future 2MTL podcast! Agree with me, disagree with me, it's all good; different sorts of Doctor Who fans will blend together in this podcast as well as Colin Baker's coat!

Wait.

2MTL 51: Doctor Who's Third "Series One"

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I know some folks who are going to be unhappy about the BBC's plans to renumber Team Moffat's first year as "Series One" (per DWM #411). But I don't think that's just a marketing decision. It says something about what's going to happen in 2010….

Torchwood: Children of Earth "Day Four" Liveblog

Two more nights of that light-hearted romp, "Children of Earth"! Please join us for the liveblog — or, if you missed it, read on for the replay.

Torchwood: Children of Earth "Day Three" Liveblog

Last night's liveblog was… interesting. I think the assembled horde was as entertained by each other's company and "Day Two" as they were by my problems with my cable going out in mid-episode! Let's hope tonight's just a weeeee bit smoother!

Torchwood: Children of Earth "Day One" Liveblog

Welcome to the Torchwood: Children of Earth liveblog for "Day One," being shown for the first time in the U.S. tonight on BBC America! Please feel free to add your comments to the feed. This is a SPOILER FREE zone, so if you've already seen T:CoE, please feel free to participate but keep the new viewers in mind. Comment moderation will be in effect.

2MTL 50: The Doctor's New Clothes

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The BBC and just about all the fan sites have the press photos of Matt Smith in costume, and it confirms an interesting choice Steven Moffat made in casting the relatively unknown twentysomething actor….

Don't forget tonight's liveblog!

Liveblogging Torchwood: Children of Earth Monday, 8:45 PM EDT

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You're invited to join me right here at twominutetimelord.com for a liveblog discussion of BBC America's presentation of Torchwood: Children of Earth, Day One.

I'll be posting my reactions and your comments in real time thanks to CoveritLive. It'll be moderated to be a spoiler-free zone, so folks who haven't seen TCoE yet (and have somehow managed to avoid spoilers, even that one) can participate without fear — but people who have seen it are welcome as well!

Join me, won't you? I'll be here at 8:45 Eastern Daylight Time, Monday night, July 20, for the U.S. premiere of Torchwood: Children of Earth — and I'll stick around after the show is over. I hope to see you here!