in these stones, horizons sing

[be_themoon]

I have a very odd history when it comes to watching TV. Very, very odd. As in, up until about six months ago I didn't watch any. At all. Except for maybe Jeopardy every so often.

I think it was around... December last year?... that I finally gave in to etharei 's loud singing of Supernatural's praise and watched it and promptly fell in love (though since it is, after all, a horror show, I had to read a recap before I could watch it to skip the scary parts). I am still in love, by the way, though it is distinctly worrying me with this fourth season. WORRYING ME GREATLY. *eyes Dean and Sam* SHAPE UP KIDS.

Then I succumbed to everyone in the world singing Merlin's praises (this also included Rei) and watched it and CANNOT WAIT FOR THE SECOND SEASON HURRY UP OKAY YOU GUYS? *eyes* Mostly I watch Merlin for the lulz and the drama. AND THE BOYS, OF COURSE, BECAUSE THEY ARE JUST TOO ADORABLE.

I watch Legend of the Seeker on and off now too, though that's more of a 'when I have lots of time' show.

... and then, this weekend, I fell with a spectacular bang and found the actor who can make me laugh and cry simultaneously BUT HE WAS ONLY THE DOCTOR FOR ONE SEASON ARRRGH.

YEAH THAT'S RIGHT YOU GUYS. I am watching Doctor Who (etharei , is it weird that I can at least indirectly blame you for THREE out of my FOUR TV shows? Or does it just mean that you have awesome taste?).

But.... but.. *wibbles* I liked the Ninth Doctor, can I have him back pls? No, seriously. David Tennant's cute and funny, but Christopher Eccleston ripped my heart out of my chest and then was all like 'OH WAIT LAUGH NOW!' I have never watched another actor who can do that. Never. Him with the Dalek in Episode 6 was heartrendingly sad and terrifying, and the finale made me sob. BOTH TIMES I'VE WATCHED IT.

I leave this random post of nostalgia with AWESOMENESS.

"Just this once, Rose! Everybody lives!"

Comments

[marycontraire.livejournal.com]

Chris Eccleston does not get the loving he deserves. He was an awesome doctor (and Rose was totally fine his series, but I frickin' hate her in series two), but Ten is definitely a fan favorite. I think the writers have gotten a bit too used to relying on him, as well-- series four was a bit disappointing and the subsequent specials have been thoroughly mediocre. Here's to hoping the Moff & Matt Smith can breathe new life into the franchise.

As you may have noticed (due to the non-stop Terminator: The Summerbot Chronicles flail fest that has taken over my LJ), I watch entirely too much TV, and when I get hooked on something good, I need to post about it, like, constantly.

And I'm so not trying to turn you into me, because really I waste too much time on it. BUT. Before you get hooked on any other shows, YOU NEED TO WATCH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Trust me on this one.

[be-themoon.livejournal.com]

David Tennant's good and all, and he has an adorable smile, but Eccleston was totally better. XD And that FINALE. I think, any other actors I would have yelled "DUES EX MACHINA!" at the screen, but they made it so... so good. Ahhhh! I dunno how to explain it? But honestly, I don't think I have ever seen anything so beautiful as him saying "Maybe it's time" and then Rose saying "I want you safe. My Doctor."

ACTUALLY! I have watched various parts of Buffy! I didn't put it down because, well, it's not a current show, and I like these four better. Buffy's okay what I've seen of it, and then there are some parts that are kind of awesome, but all in all I like these ones better.

I'm only on series 2 of Doctor Who, so we'll see how I end up liking it, but the first series was wicked brilliant. *hugs it happily*

[marycontraire.livejournal.com]

You need to watch seasons 1-3 of Buffy in order. Then you will understand the awesome.

[be-themoon.livejournal.com]

I just might this summer. :P If I have time, urgh.

[almostinstinct.livejournal.com]

♥ Eccleston. He's my Doctor! :)

[be-themoon.livejournal.com]

ECCLESTONNNN. He has the awesomest 'I am the Doctor' introduction EVAR.

'I can feel it. The turn of the Earth. The ground beneath our feet is spinning at a thousand miles an hour, and the entire planet is hurtling around the sun at sixty-seven thousand miles an hour. And I can feel it. We're falling through space, you and me. Clinging to the skin of this tiny little world, and if we let go...'

*runs off to watch again*

[bigbadwolfeboro.livejournal.com]

Nine will always be my Doctor.

[lizzie-marie-23.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for this post. No one else around me seems to understand the awesomeness that is Christopher Eccleston. I cried so hard every single time he looked at Rose with that sadness in his eyes. I really need to see "The Doctor Dances" again now...