EXTERMINATE!

i would have mentioned this last Friday, but i was off watching basketball and didn't have time. For those of you who don't know, the Sci-Fi channel has replaced Battlestar Galactica on their schedule with the new Doctor Who series that was broadcast on the BBC last year. while the ratings weren't as good as what Battlestar was getting, they're good enough, given that Battlestar won't be back until October.

things i like about the new series--better special effects while still remaining true to the spirit of the original show. while the first episode of the new series "Rose," features a new take on the Autons from the third Doctor serials "A Spearhead From Space" and "Terror of the Autons" (and i'd say these are the best Autons yet), the second story, "The End of the World" is probably one of the stronger Doctor Who stories i've seen (it's re-airing tonight at 8pm.) Also, the new writers have made it easy to come into the show without knowing the backstory (although I am hoping the fifth or seventh Doctors make an appearance sometime soon.)

anyway, i would give the Doctor a chance if you have some free time tonight. we've been fans of Doctor Who since 1985 around these parts, so it's great to see the new episodes on American television. it's been too damned long.