Review: Doctor Who – Season 1, Episode 1: "Rose" 

In 2005, Doctor Who made its triumphant return to television after a 16-year hiatus (not counting the 1996 TV movie). Created by Russell T Davies, this revival had the daunting task of reintroducing one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises in history to a new generation of viewers, while also satisfying long-time fans.

The first episode, Rose, serves as both a fresh starting point for newcomers and a nostalgic reintroduction for older fans. It successfully establishes the tone of the series—blending science fiction, adventure, humor, and heart—while introducing a dynamic new companion, Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), and a newly regenerated Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston).

評論：《Doctor Who》第一季第 1 集《Rose》

2005 年，經過 16 年的停播（不計 1996 年的電視電影），Doctor Who 以嶄新的面貌重返電視螢幕。本次重啟由 羅素·T·戴維斯（Russell T Davies） 操刀，他面臨著一項艱鉅的挑戰：既要讓 新一代觀眾輕鬆入門，又要滿足 老粉絲對這部經典科幻劇的期待。

首集 Rose 既是一次 全新的開始，又是一場對舊版劇集的致敬。它成功地奠定了本劇的基調——融合了 科幻、冒險、幽默與情感，同時介紹了一位充滿活力的新搭檔 蘿絲·泰勒（Rose Tyler，由 Billie Piper 飾演） 和剛剛經歷再生的 第九任博士（The Ninth Doctor，由 Christopher Eccleston 飾演）。

Plot Summary

The episode opens with Rose Tyler, a 19-year-old London shop assistant, living an ordinary and unremarkable life. She works at Henrik’s department store, has a mundane routine, a boyfriend named Mickey Smith (Noel Clarke), and a nosy but loving mother, Jackie Tyler (Camille Coduri).

However, everything changes when, while closing up at Henrik’s, she is attacked by animated mannequins in the basement. Just as the plastic dummies close in, she is saved by a mysterious man in a leather jacket, introducing himself simply as “The Doctor”. He quickly destroys the mannequins’ control system and warns Rose to run before disappearing.

Curious and unsettled, Rose begins to investigate the Doctor. She tracks down a conspiracy theorist, Clive (Mark Benton), who has been following stories of a mysterious man appearing throughout history. Clive believes that the Doctor is an immortal alien, though Rose remains skeptical.

Meanwhile, Mickey is kidnapped and replaced by a plastic duplicate, controlled by the same force behind the animated mannequins. The Doctor rescues Rose again, using his sonic screwdriver to disable the fake Mickey. He explains that the true enemy is the Nestene Consciousness, an alien intelligence that can control plastic, which has infiltrated London.

The Doctor and Rose track the Nestene to an underground lair, where it is preparing to unleash an army of Autons—living plastic creatures—on the city. The Doctor attempts to negotiate with the Nestene, claiming that Earth is protected, but the alien sees him as a threat and captures him.

With the Doctor trapped, the Autons begin their invasion, wreaking havoc in stores and malls as mannequins come to life and attack civilians. Rose, who has up until now been a passive observer, takes action—swinging across a chain to knock over a vat of anti-plastic, which destroys the Nestene and deactivates the Autons.

With the crisis averted, the Doctor invites Rose to travel with him in the TARDIS, his time-traveling spaceship disguised as a police box. Initially hesitant, she declines—until the Doctor reveals that the TARDIS can travel through time. Overwhelmed by excitement and curiosity, she chooses adventure over normality, leaving her old life behind.

劇情概要

故事從 蘿絲·泰勒 開始，她是一名 19 歲的倫敦百貨公司店員，過著平凡無奇的生活。她在 Henrik’s 百貨 上班，生活單調無趣，與 男友米奇·史密斯（Mickey Smith，由 Noel Clarke 飾演） 約會，並且有一位 過度操心但疼愛她的母親，傑姬·泰勒（Jackie Tyler，由 Camille Coduri 飾演）。

然而，這一切在某天夜晚發生了劇變——她在關店時，被突然動起來的塑膠模特兒攻擊。當她走投無路時，一個穿著 皮夾克 的神秘男子突然出現，向她介紹自己為 「博士」（The Doctor），隨後用炸藥摧毀了塑膠人控制系統，並對她說了一句：「快跑！」（"Run!"）然後消失。

蘿絲對這個男人感到 好奇又困惑，於是開始調查他的身份。她找到了一名陰謀論者 克萊夫（Clive，由 Mark Benton 飾演），他長年收集與博士相關的資料，發現這名男子在 歷史事件中頻繁出現，甚至在二戰和甘迺迪遇刺時都能找到他的身影。克萊夫認為博士是一個 不死的外星人，但蘿絲仍然懷疑這一切。

與此同時，米奇遭遇襲擊，被 一個塑膠複製人（Auton 替身） 取代。這個假米奇行為詭異，並試圖襲擊蘿絲。博士再次現身，利用 音速起子（Sonic Screwdriver） 摧毀了複製人的系統，並向蘿絲解釋，這一切都是某種 能控制塑膠的外星勢力 在幕後操控。

博士告訴蘿絲，幕後黑手是 奈思廷意識體（Nestene Consciousness），它正在倫敦地下建立巢穴，準備利用塑膠人 發動大規模攻擊。博士試圖與它談判，警告它地球受到保護，但奈思廷仍然視他為威脅，將他 俘虜。

此時，塑膠人正式 發動入侵，倫敦的百貨公司和商店內的模特兒開始瘋狂攻擊市民。博士陷入危機，而蘿絲也面臨選擇：她可以選擇繼續當一個 普通女孩，或者挺身而出，拯救博士和整座城市。

最終，蘿絲展現出 勇氣和機智，利用一條鐵鍊 將奈思廷的反塑膠液體推入其巢穴，成功摧毀了它，使所有塑膠人失效。

危機解除後，博士邀請蘿絲 與他一起旅行，踏上未知的冒險。起初，她拒絕了，但當博士補充：「TARDIS 不只是能穿越空間，它還能穿越時間！」時，蘿絲興奮不已，最終決定 離開過去的生活，奔向宇宙的奇妙冒險。

Review & Analysis

1. A Perfect Introduction for New Audiences

One of the greatest achievements of Rose is its accessibility. Unlike the original classic series (which ran from 1963 to 1989), which had a vast mythology spanning decades, this episode does not require prior knowledge.

The story is told through Rose’s perspective, allowing audiences to discover the Doctor’s world alongside her. This makes for an effective storytelling technique, ensuring that newcomers are never overwhelmed by lore while giving returning fans plenty to enjoy.

評論與分析

1. 給新觀眾的完美入門

Rose 最成功之處在於它的 易於理解性。

與 1963 年至 1989 年播出的經典系列不同，本集 不需要觀眾有任何背景知識。

故事從 蘿絲的視角 出發，讓觀眾和她一起認識博士的世界，這種手法 避免了新觀眾被龐大的劇情設定淹沒，同時讓老粉絲能在熟悉的元素中找到驚喜。

2. Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth Doctor: A Bold New Take

Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth Doctor is unlike any incarnation before him. Gone are the Victorian-style outfits, eccentric scarves, and flamboyant mannerisms—instead, this Doctor wears a simple leather jacket and exudes a no-nonsense attitude. He is energetic, sarcastic, and, at times, unsettlingly intense.

However, beneath his playful banter and quick wit, there is a layer of sadness. This Doctor has recently survived the Time War, an event that wiped out his home planet, Gallifrey, and left him emotionally scarred. Though Rose does not delve deeply into this backstory, Eccleston’s performance subtly hints at a haunted past, making his character instantly intriguing.

Key moments that define his character:

• His playful yet mysterious demeanor when introducing himself.
• The moment he looks in the mirror and remarks, “Ah, could’ve been worse.”, implying this is his first time seeing his new face.
• His angry confrontation with the Nestene Consciousness, showing both compassion and ruthlessness.

2. 克里斯多福·艾克斯頓的「第九任博士」：與眾不同的全新形象

克里斯多福·艾克斯頓所飾演的第九任博士與以往的任何版本都有很大的不同。過去的博士通常穿著 維多利亞風格的服裝、古怪的圍巾和誇張的舉止，但這一次，第九任博士選擇穿著 簡單的皮夾克，並展現出一種 不容妥協的態度。他充滿 活力、帶有諷刺意味，有時甚至顯得 不安地強烈。

然而，在他輕松幽默的語氣和機智的言辭背後，卻隱藏著一層 悲傷。這位博士剛剛經歷過 時間戰爭，這場毀滅了他家園 加里弗雷（Gallifrey） 的事件，使他 情感上受到創傷。雖然蘿絲並未深入探討這段過去，但艾克斯頓的表演卻巧妙地透露出這位博士那 充滿陰影的過去，讓他的角色立即充滿吸引力。

以下是一些定義他角色的關鍵時刻：

• 他在介紹自己時展現出的 輕松而神秘的態度。
• 當他第一次照鏡子並說出「啊，還好沒那麼糟」的時候，暗示著這是他 第一次見到自己新面孔。
• 他在與奈思廷意識體對峙時表現出的 憤怒，同時顯示了 同情和冷酷。

3. Billie Piper’s Rose Tyler: A Modern, Relatable Companion

Billie Piper’s portrayal of Rose Tyler is nothing short of fantastic. Unlike many past companions, who often served as mere sidekicks, Rose is given a full character arc right from the start.

• She starts as an ordinary young woman, stuck in a monotonous routine, feeling directionless in life.
• Instead of being a passive damsel in distress, she actively investigates the Doctor, showing curiosity and intelligence.
• Her decision to leave her normal life behind is played as a moment of empowerment, rather than a mere whim.

Rose’s courage and quick thinking make her an active participant in the story. When she saves the Doctor at the climax, it cements her as a worthy companion.

3. 比莉·派柏的「蘿絲·泰勒」：獨立且有層次的女主角

比莉·派柏的 蘿絲·泰勒 是 Doctor Who 史上最受歡迎的搭檔之一。

• 她是一個 普通人，但擁有 極強的好奇心 和 行動力。
• 她 主動調查博士的身份，而不是被動地等待他解釋。
• 當博士遇險時，她 主動拯救他，而不是成為「需要被救的女孩」。

她的選擇——離開平凡的生活，投身冒險，成為全劇的核心主題。

4. The Return of the Autons and Nestene Consciousness

Longtime Doctor Who fans were delighted to see the return of the Autons, originally introduced in 1970’s Spearhead from Space. These living mannequins are an excellent choice for a first monster—they are both visually striking and genuinely creepy, making for several effective horror sequences.

The Nestene Consciousness, though simple in design, serves its purpose as a reintroduction to alien threats in the Doctor Who universe.

4. 奈思廷意識體與 Autons：經典怪物的回歸

Autons 是 1970 年的《Spearhead from Space》 中首次登場的反派。這些 塑膠模特兒 令人不寒而慄，使這一集有幾個 頗具驚悚效果的場面。

奈思廷意識體本身並非最複雜的反派，但它為這集提供了 一個簡單且有效的威脅。

5. Humor, Heart, and Adventure

Russell T Davies expertly balances humor, adventure, and emotional depth. Some standout moments include:

• The Doctor’s sarcastic comments (“Nice to meet you, Rose. Run for your life!”).
• Jackie Tyler’s flirtation with the Doctor, showing the show’s lighthearted charm.
• The moment Rose realizes that Mickey’s plastic duplicate is a blatantly obvious fake, adding to the comedic tone.

Yet, amidst the humor, there are genuine emotional moments, such as:

• Rose’s disillusionment with her mundane life.
• The Doctor’s hidden sorrow beneath his confident exterior.

5. 幽默、情感與冒險

羅素·T·戴維斯巧妙地平衡了 幽默、冒險和情感。本集中的一些亮點包括：

• 博士的 諷刺評論（例如：“很高興見到你，蘿絲。快跑！”）。
• 傑姬·泰勒與博士之間的 調情互動，展現了本劇的 輕鬆魅力。
• 蘿絲發現米奇的塑膠替身是個 明顯的假冒品，為劇情增添了不少喜劇元素。

然而，在這些幽默的時刻之中，也穿插了 真摯的情感瞬間，例如：

• 蘿絲對 平凡生活的失望，以及她決定踏上冒險的那一刻。
• 博士在面對外星威脅時，隱藏在冷靜外表下的 悲傷和痛苦。

Final Verdict

Doctor Who could not have asked for a better pilot episode for its revival. Rose delivers everything a first episode needs:

 A compelling introduction to the Doctor’s world.
 A likable and relatable companion.
 A thrilling alien threat.
 A perfect blend of humor, action, and heart.
 Hints of a larger mystery surrounding the Doctor’s past.

Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper’s chemistry is instantly engaging, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure.

Rating: 9/10

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最終評價

《Rose》是一集 幾乎完美的首播集，成功為 Doctor Who 重啟鋪平道路。它包含：

精彩的故事引導新觀眾入門。
魅力十足的博士與蘿絲。
適量的幽默、動作與情感。
為未來劇情埋下伏筆。

克里斯多福·艾克斯頓和比莉·派柏的化學反應 極具吸引力，開啟了一場 史詩級的冒險。

評分：9/10