In Memoriam

[annissamazing]

I heard the news of Elisabeth Sladen's passing late last night. As a general rule, I don't get worked up over the death of a person I don't know, but I wanted to take a moment and remember the work she did that I enjoyed so much, so I watched "School Reunion" last night.

One of the things that makes me uncomfortable about this episode is Rose's immediate, intense jealousy. On the other hand, Sarah Jane had the same, albeit more sophisticated, reaction. But I think that their initial reactions to each other made their reconciliation sweeter and funnier.

There were also some poignant lines in this episode.

SARAH JANE: The Universe has to move forward. Pain and loss, they define us as much as happiness or love. Whether it's a world or a relationship. Everything has its time and everything ends.

Goodbye, Liz.

Comments

[annissamazing]

"I think I read/heard somewhere else that Stephen Moffat wrote this episode thinking Nine would still be around. Which can account for Ten being so 'off'."

I read this, too, but it would be even more out of character for Nine. Ten's a little flighty, so I can kind of see it with him. That it came right after he promised he would never do that to Rose is what causes my continuity issues. If Nine had done it, I probably would not be watching the show now.

That might be hyperbole, but I can't be sure.