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The Robots #6
The Robots, Volume Six
During the events of Doctor Who: Ravenous 2, Liv Chenka left the Doctor and the TARDIS behind. Just for one year. A year during which she would live on Kaldor, and get to know her sister Tula all over again.
But Kaldor is going through a period of tumultuous change. Technology is changing at an advanced rate - the robots are evolving, artificial intelligence is adapting, and with these changes so politics is altering too. Dangerously.
Can Liv and Tula make a difference during the most turbulent time in the world’s history?
6.1 Force of Nature by Helen Goldwyn
A month after Tula’s enhancement chip was compromised, she and Liv join a compulsory ‘Recovery Training Course’ to help rehabilitate those infected. But they soon become embroiled in the tensions between the course participants and a very human-like SuperVoc - seemingly with its own agenda...
6.2 Face to Face by John Dorney
When Tula wakes to find some strangely familiar faces in her living room, a battle of wills breaks out. Not everyone can leave... but will they let the right one out?
6.3 The Final Hour by Matt Fitton
Liv Chenka’s time on Kaldor is almost at an end. The Company seems more powerful than ever. There’s unrest on the streets, the people are scared. And Tula is in trouble with her boss... But there are those who stand against the Company. Those with a new vision of the future for Kaldor and its Robots. An intricate plan is in motion - the Chenka sisters are about to spend their final hour on the planet.
But Kaldor is going through a period of tumultuous change. Technology is changing at an advanced rate - the robots are evolving, artificial intelligence is adapting, and with these changes so politics is altering too. Dangerously.
Can Liv and Tula make a difference during the most turbulent time in the world’s history?
6.1 Force of Nature by Helen Goldwyn
A month after Tula’s enhancement chip was compromised, she and Liv join a compulsory ‘Recovery Training Course’ to help rehabilitate those infected. But they soon become embroiled in the tensions between the course participants and a very human-like SuperVoc - seemingly with its own agenda...
6.2 Face to Face by John Dorney
When Tula wakes to find some strangely familiar faces in her living room, a battle of wills breaks out. Not everyone can leave... but will they let the right one out?
6.3 The Final Hour by Matt Fitton
Liv Chenka’s time on Kaldor is almost at an end. The Company seems more powerful than ever. There’s unrest on the streets, the people are scared. And Tula is in trouble with her boss... But there are those who stand against the Company. Those with a new vision of the future for Kaldor and its Robots. An intricate plan is in motion - the Chenka sisters are about to spend their final hour on the planet.
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First published April 13, 2023
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John Dorney
164 books25 followersJohn Dorney is a British writer and actor best known for stage roles including the National Theatre, the BBC Radio 4 sitcom My First Planet; and his scripts for the Big Finish Doctor Who range. His script 'Solitaire' was rated the most popular Doctor Who Companion Chronicle of 2010 on the Timescales website and was the runner up in Unreality Sci-fi net's poll for Story of the Year 2010-11.
As well as Doctor Who, he has written for Big Finish's Sapphire and Steel series and on radio co-wrote three series of BBC Radio 4's Recorded for Training Purposes. He won the BBC Show Me the Funny 'Sketch Factor' competition, was a finalist in the BBC 'Laughing Stock' competition, and has performed in Mark Watson's Edinburgh Comedy Award winning long shows as 'The Balladeer'. On stage, he has written plays for the Royal Court Theatre, Hampstead and Soho Theatres.
He trained at LAMDA.
As well as Doctor Who, he has written for Big Finish's Sapphire and Steel series and on radio co-wrote three series of BBC Radio 4's Recorded for Training Purposes. He won the BBC Show Me the Funny 'Sketch Factor' competition, was a finalist in the BBC 'Laughing Stock' competition, and has performed in Mark Watson's Edinburgh Comedy Award winning long shows as 'The Balladeer'. On stage, he has written plays for the Royal Court Theatre, Hampstead and Soho Theatres.
He trained at LAMDA.
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April 30, 2023
Fitting finale for a fantastic series.
Although I would have liked a bit more action for the last episode, however, the subterfuge was spot on!
And I totally called one thing-
As soon as I realized the thing about the "human minds in robot bodies" (previously in this series) I was pretty sure we would get a "Robot Liv". And we did! This of course opens up some more sequel opportunities.
The performances were fantastic, I especially enjoyed the two-hander second story. Very well made and really kept you guessing.
I also VERY much liked the chance for Liv to have a very personal talk to the Doctor. What a great Doctor / Companion moment!
What else can I say?
I loved this series from start to finish.
One of the best series BF has done.
Very much worth it if you are into sci-fi thrillers.
Although I would have liked a bit more action for the last episode, however, the subterfuge was spot on!
And I totally called one thing-
As soon as I realized the thing about the "human minds in robot bodies" (previously in this series) I was pretty sure we would get a "Robot Liv". And we did! This of course opens up some more sequel opportunities.
The performances were fantastic, I especially enjoyed the two-hander second story. Very well made and really kept you guessing.
I also VERY much liked the chance for Liv to have a very personal talk to the Doctor. What a great Doctor / Companion moment!
What else can I say?
I loved this series from start to finish.
One of the best series BF has done.
Very much worth it if you are into sci-fi thrillers.
July 10, 2023
Brilliant. I loved the whole Robots series, such a great dive in the Kaldor world of Chris Boucher! Simultaneously an Asimov-y discussion on the moral complexity of robots AND a great family drama about estranged grieving sisters that now belong in two completely different worlds, but somehow have to come together. Liv Chenka is an amazing character and even just her little reunion banter at the end with the Eighth is enough to propel this to near-classic status.
April 22, 2023
They *nailed* the ending. I didn't expect several minutes of The Doctor--much the less him confirming he has/had one child(!!). But to know Liv still exists on the world, albeit in robot form, leaves so much room for stories.
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June 5, 2023
Liv and tula fight the compay thay wants to take over people's lives.
May 31, 2024
Overall, this is a good series told over six box sets, with a genuinely revolutionary spirit.
January 3, 2024
Force of Nature ****
Face to Face *****
The Final Hour ****
Face to Face *****
The Final Hour ****
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