Yeah, they never do seem to get those historical episodes right, do they?
This was an interesting episode overall, mostly because even if Nine took Rose on as a companion, he rather forgot about her, she almost dies, and then has a huge character development moment (in the second episode!) where she sees her world die and then come back to life. Personally, I would have been just as upset as Rose if that had happened to me; a numbness after seeing the death and birth of your own race.
Plus, you're right about the contrast with the Doctor's own story about Gallifrey: Rose was able to see her planet return to life (resurrected in a way), but the Doctor never can. Maybe a little vicarious living for him?
P.S. - When we did the rewatch a few weeks ago, I kept wanting to yell out "Galaxy Quest moment!" whenever Nine was near the fans in the engine room but figured most were too involved in CE and his angst than to deal with my silliness. I hope you at least get my reference. :)
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This was an interesting episode overall, mostly because even if Nine took Rose on as a companion, he rather forgot about her, she almost dies, and then has a huge character development moment (in the second episode!) where she sees her world die and then come back to life. Personally, I would have been just as upset as Rose if that had happened to me; a numbness after seeing the death and birth of your own race.
Plus, you're right about the contrast with the Doctor's own story about Gallifrey: Rose was able to see her planet return to life (resurrected in a way), but the Doctor never can. Maybe a little vicarious living for him?
P.S. - When we did the rewatch a few weeks ago, I kept wanting to yell out "Galaxy Quest moment!" whenever Nine was near the fans in the engine room but figured most were too involved in CE and his angst than to deal with my silliness. I hope you at least get my reference. :)