Hmm. Interesting topic raised Danny, a good one at that
In my opinion LOTTL was hardly a fitting conclusion to the series, especially after how superb the first 2 parts of the story arc were. There was just a flimsy quick resolution which did little to impress anyone. I finished that episode with a strong sense of unachievement. I was not impressed, i had mroe emotion when the show was put off for Eurovision. I have been skeptical of RTD in the past as we all have and his handing has been sketchy. I do remember i mentioned hwo I thought he could handle two parters, but obviously not anymore. He should not write plots
But, like Ronn I can't see how one episode could really turn someone against Doctor Who. Yes it was hardly what we expected, but there will be poor episodes and it will get harder to raise the bar each year. All we can do is be optimistic. next year seems to be shaping up to look great and with the rumors RTD will be handing over production of the series for 2010 can only be a lighthouse off the shores. I still look back most of the other episodes and i still enjoy it. It's a classic show and we should count our blessings it's is back. Even if we have a naff guy producing it. The fact that one single bad episode is being bashed and doubts cast over the show when the whole series was quite well done and it's been a very high standard of TV is quite melodramatic indeed.
So thats my two cents, yes it was bad. yes it will raise eyebrows and it will make us wonder about the strength of the show. but it was one episode and we need to just look forward, not back. or we will just be running in circles. Whats the point in moping? If you did not like it, stop watching it. I would do the same for a bad episode of Star Trek
And as a final point, we all hammered
Love and Monsters far worse then LOTTL, and things got much better there,