Thank you for your analytical approach to this, because while I hugely enjoyed watching this episode, I was conscious of being uncomfortable about it - and hadn't really stopped to consider why.
Much of what you've elaborated on rings true for me - and while I don't think it's a 'bad' episode consequently, I do think that had these points been better handled or stronger, then it would have been something truly astounding. Sometimes in trying to be too clever, real cleverness is lost in the endeavour.
I also agree, however, that whatever its weaknesses, it remains one of the most intriguing, intelligent and amusing pieces of television around.
I will take issue regarding the mince pies, however. I happen to make an awesome mince pie! ;)
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Date: 2012-01-03 09:24 pm (UTC)Much of what you've elaborated on rings true for me - and while I don't think it's a 'bad' episode consequently, I do think that had these points been better handled or stronger, then it would have been something truly astounding. Sometimes in trying to be too clever, real cleverness is lost in the endeavour.
I also agree, however, that whatever its weaknesses, it remains one of the most intriguing, intelligent and amusing pieces of television around.
I will take issue regarding the mince pies, however. I happen to make an awesome mince pie! ;)