Doctor Who Ratings Rise in the US, Fall in the UK
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I'm going to blame the BBC's advertisement, Or lack thereof. I'm a big Whovian and I only knew it was on because I'm a member of Gallifreybase, which had banners everywhere reminding me. Other than that, I wouldn't have a clue. No actors doing the rounds on chat shows, side of bus ads or anything.
Heck I didn't even know it was a two parter, which made me nerd rage when I heard the credits sting.
Don't know if it's been mentioned either, but the series had a similar problem last year. More people are getting sky+, virgin media, TiVoish boxes, plus the BBC iplayer lets you catch up at your own leisure. The Eleventh Hour had "bad ratings" but was the most downloaded/requested show in iplayer history.
The second part of this series which will be shown in the autumn/winter should fare significantly better ratings wise.
/nerdgasm over
Heck I didn't even know it was a two parter, which made me nerd rage when I heard the credits sting.
Don't know if it's been mentioned either, but the series had a similar problem last year. More people are getting sky+, virgin media, TiVoish boxes, plus the BBC iplayer lets you catch up at your own leisure. The Eleventh Hour had "bad ratings" but was the most downloaded/requested show in iplayer history.
The second part of this series which will be shown in the autumn/winter should fare significantly better ratings wise.
/nerdgasm over
My history is pretty rubbish. Ok, a black Elvis.HankMan said:
Nope, it's just one of our buttons. Given Saving Private Ryan, Robin Hood etc. we're very defensive of our way of lifeMadCapMunchkin said:
Pity, as I really enjoyed the TV movie when I got over my initial reaction.
Believe me, I'm possibly one of Moffat's greatest supporters - and RTD's haters - but this episode seemed lacklustre. I'm personally leaning towards the idea that "The Silence" breaks TV rules by turning main characters into mooks - but we'll see what happens.
I agree with the lack of advertising over here. The teaser trailers all said "coming soon" until about the Friday -- when it suddenly changed to "Saturday", causing much surprise in our household as we all thought it was starting NEXT week...
And who decided 6.00 was a good time? 7.00 please!
And who decided 6.00 was a good time? 7.00 please!
Can you really compare Robin Hood to this? I'm whole convinced that Kevin Costner wasn't even trying, evidence by how he attempted to convince us that Minnesota accents existed during the freakin' Crusades...The_root_of_all_evil said:
I liked the movie myself. McGann did an excellent job given what he had to work with (I mean, Eric Roberts? Ugh...) And the half-human thing I can either take or leave, since it really adds or takes anything away from the character of the Doctor (Obviously, the new show's swept this under the rug, but like I said, can take or leave). But before I get stoned by the fanbase, I had best stop with the blasphemy.
And RTD did two good things - brought back the show, and then cast David Tennant when Eccleston left. And I agree, the episode was not up to snuff. Usually we're given some substance in the first part, but Moffat pretty much did the writing equivalent of walking up and smacking us over the head with a tire iron. I just hope it gets better as it goes on. I'd really like to know what the hell is going on.
This, I tend to be in work whenever anything worth watching is on the TV so now I just default to download.TemplateResponse said:
I like the idea and look of the alien in the new episode and I'm excited for the rest of the season. I haven't seen any show that I would want to watch on a weekly basis besides Dr. Who.
Doctor Who season opening dissapointed me.
I redirect all my hope towards the new season of Torchwood.
I redirect all my hope towards the new season of Torchwood.
It's also worth mentioning that due to the royal wedding, a lot of people in the UK are taking vacations for two reasons: Escape the tourists, and because they can get eleven days worth of vacation while only loosing 3 days pay. Pretty stellar opportunity if you ask me. That was all from NPR, but whatever, it just goes to show that people haven't abandoned who in the UK...they've just likely abandoned UK for better beaches!Logan Westbrook said:
