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[caliente_uk]

I was very disappointed in the Green Wing finale. That's about all I've got to say about that. *sigh*



So Mickey stayed behind in the parallel world. Hmm. I'm not quite sure what I think about that. I liked his character development and how he really did go from "zero to hero" during his time on the show. But what I can't really understand is why he would want to stay in the parallel world; especially as there is no way for him to get back. Oh well.

ETA: I completely understand Mickey's reasons for staying in the parallel world. What I don't understand is why anyone would want to stay in an alien world, without any hope of returning home if they wanted to. I know it's something I could never do. But then again I'm no hero. ;)

I liked the episode over all. Didn't love it, but liked it well enough. I love Pete Tyler and would definitely like to see him again some time. I found Mickey's departure moving, but Rose's reconciliation with Jackie even more so.

Not got a lot to say about the Cybermen. I have to admit I actually laughed out loud when they wheeled Lumic in as a Cyberman. I don't quite know why I found it so funny, but I did. The Cybermen had their scary moments...and I was moved by the scene with the Cyber!Bride.

I'm still loving DT's portrayal of The Doctor. He's been very good at making the character his own, but I can still see some of Nine in him. I noticed it more than ever last night.

As for Rose...I like her. I haven't always liked how she's treated Mickey or how she still hasn't learned not to wander off, but that's all part of who she is. She's not perfect by a long shot, but it's quite obvious that she cares about both Mickey and The Doctor. I wouldn't be averse to some Doctor/Rose shippiness, but I can live without it if it doesn't happen. The UST is there, though...there's no denying that.

Next weeks episode looks interesting. I'm wondering if they're going to add anyone else to the mix like they did in S1 with Captain Jack. I like Rose and The Doctor on their own, but I think they work better with someone else to interact with.

I guess I'm still missing my one and only OT3. As much as I'm enjoying this series, I still miss Jack. They were so good together! *sigh*

Comments

[liliaeth]

Hmm, I think there's basically three reasons for Mickey to stay in the alternative universe.
One, unlike in their own universe, his grandmother is still alive in the au.
Two, just because they destroyed one factory doesn't solve the problems in this world. There's still those other factories and Mickey knows that Jake won't be able to close them on his own. Even with Pete's help. Esp. now that they've lost mrs Moore. This is the first chance he's really had to feel useful, to be someone and he's grabbing it.
Three, if he goes back with the Doctor and Rose he'll always be the third wheel. He's gone too far, seen too much to just go back to a regular life, but he can't stay with the Doctor and Rose either, because it hurts too much to be seen as the hanger on and he'll never be as important to either the Doctor or Rose as they are to one another.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I agree with everything you've said. I understand Mickey's reasons for staying, and why he can't stay with the Doctor and Rose. That wasn't what I meant when I said I couldn't understand why he would want to stay in the parallel world. What I meant was that (if it was me) I wouldn't want to stay in an alien world, where there wasn't any chance of ever being able to return to my own world. It's just my own personal opinion, of course. :)

[gillo]

I think Mickey's reference to the tin dog was crucial - the point when he realised the Doctor was always just going to forget about him - but in this world he has something to do, someone to care about and a job worth doing.

I wonder if Rose will suffer from his loss.

Some of the explosions near the end seemed a touch gratuitous, I thought.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Oh, I understand Mickey's reasons for staying. I'm just not so sure that I would want to stay behind in an alien world without any chance of ever being able to leave. But that's just me. :)

I think losing Mickey will definitely have an effect on Rose.

[spikereader.livejournal.com]

But what I can't really understand is why he would want to stay in the parallel world;

lilaeth and gillo summed it up nicely - that's what I thought. The look back as Mickey went off to be a hero after a reluctant handshake to see Rose being given a great big long hug would have only reinforced his feeling of being the tin dog, and the third unneeded wheel. Here he had got his gran back and can do good in his own right.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Oh, I understood all of that. I didn't really need to have it explained to me. ;) I obviously didn't word my post very well. LOL. For me the dael breaker would be the fact that I would never be able to leave. I completely understand Mickey's reasons for staying, and why he can't be around the Doctor and Rose anymore. But I can't understand his decision to stay in the parallel world, when he has absolutely no chance of ever being able to leave. But that's just me. :)

[spikereader.livejournal.com]

Oh, I understood all of that. I didn't really need to have it explained to me.

Phew, well that's OK then - I did think it was a bit strange that I'd understood something and you hadn't, as I generally have to be hit over the head with a brick and have things spelled out in capital letters before I get what's going on inside someone's head regarding motivations. *g*

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Hee! I'm usually okay when it comes to understanding things - it's only when it comes to formulating the right words and writing them down that I have problems. :D

[hannahclarke.livejournal.com]

I love it when the Dr goes off on one of his rants - 'cos he does it so well.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

Oh, so do I! :D

[lmbossy.livejournal.com]

The most heartbreaking bit for me was watching Mickey see Rose "overplay" how she felt about him, at the same time as he knew the Doctor would come first with her. Every kiss and tear although she meant them was just too little, too late ... I'm hoping they leave Rose and the Doctor alone for a bit to get a bit of together time ... although based on the series so far, I'm sure someone else will pop up soon *g*