BF99 - Son of the Dragon

[leoniedelt]

Son of the Dragon - Big Finish 99.

Holy wow. Guh. Dracula himself. Wowzers.

Peter sounds so... sarcastic, weathered, serious, weary (like he was in Caves), forceful, regretful - perfect portrayal of Audio!Five. Who is subtly, and powerfully different than TV!Five.

Erimem and Peri were actually entertaining, rather than fucking annoying as I often find them, though i can *still* hear the errors in Nicola's accent. She was well used in this one, though Caroline Morris's Erimem was sidelined, Peri positively *glittered*. I'm gobsmacked, considering I don't much care for Peri...

Gothic music, chilling storyline, spot on characterisations, just, wow. This was on par with Spare Parts, in the shivers-down-my-spine bloody good audio department.

Well done, Big Finish.

Comments

[nine-girl.livejournal.com]

I had the same reaction, I had to keep reminding myself that this was *Peri* and one of my least favourite companions, LOL! I really thought this was a magnificent epic, and the history behind it was spot-on. :D

[leoniedelt.livejournal.com]

having an american who companion sort of says 'here is what we think all generic american mary sue girls are like' and since i was about nicola's age when i first saw her in who, i was insulted by her every time she opened her faux cake hole, kwim?

Annoyed by the fake accent, frustrated with her for being so dim, and generally wanting to take her place and show that time lord what an american girl is really like. And the misogynistic sexist twat writers a thing or two. Grr.

Can't believe anyone ever thought she was genuinely one of us yanks... On the other hand she is stunningly beautiful and just gets more gorgeous with time. I just thought i'd vent a little :)