It’s another weekly segment, but
this time with a twist. I have for the past 2 years, been introducing my poor
mother to the wonders of my popular culture tastes. It’s only fair really as
she did the same for me when I was a child. Really it’s her fault that I am the
way that I am. Considering the influence she’s had and the fact that I test
most of my meta out on her first before posting it here, I thought it was about
time she got the chance to shine.
It’s fitting that her first post
should be concerned with Doctor Who,
as the reason I found this fantastic program was because of her… and it’s kind
of bitter sweat that we are beginning this series with an end. It’s the end of
the Ponds time with the Doctor, but the start of your time with Mo. You’re welcome.
So without further ado, here is my
mother’s take on The Angels Take
Manhattan:
This is my
attempt to write my thoughts on the latest Doctor
Who ep. Not easy as I never write anything, I am better with
pictures. I watched this episode this morning and am only now after several
hours and a glass of wine able to even try to do this.
I was an
absolute mess this morning watching the show… I mean sobbing uncontrollably
some might say embarrassingly. I am trying to work out why this ep has
such an emotional connection. It started with the realisation of how much
River loves the Doctor, how much she has done and would do for him.
Lying about
breaking her hand... the Doctor healing her hand... so much understated love on
both sides but mainly on River's. Then River to Amy... he doesn't like endings...
a catch in my throat but I am still in control. Fuck then in the house
Rory dying holding Amy's hand… choke… OMG. The roof... Rory and Amy... I have
no words for so much love and sacrifice… it was beautiful, heartbreaking. The slow
motion to drag out my emotions - I am now sobbing uncontrollably.
Then we are
thrown into the unbelievable happy family ending and you knew that was not
possible but hoping it was and then it is ripped away from you. Amy has
to follow because she can't live without Rory, River, oh River I think it is
you that I connect with so strongly, sure I love The Doctor but I can identify
with River, she just lost her mum and dad but stayed strong for him, she has
sacrificed every thing for him. Oh River... He has no idea.
I love this
show and have done since I was a teenager but the emotional roller coaster of
the new Doctor Who is awful and
wonderful. Please keep giving me more. This is shit but I enjoyed
writing it and realising why I was so emotionally connected to this ep.
I can personally testify to the fact that
my mother was in a state. It was incredibly awkward for me because I don’t know
what to do with emotions that aren’t happening inside the television set. She
cried for like twenty minutes after it finished… embarrassing. But in all
seriousness, that episode was traumatically upsetting. I feel like we should
set up some kind of support group for Whovian’s that survived the Ponds
departure (I’m sure some didn’t).
If you are having trouble dealing with the
loss, please comment below and my mum will be happy to talk you through it… I
haven’t asked her yet but I’m just going to assume she’s cool with it because
that’s what mum’s are for.