Wild Blue Yonder

A much better episode compared to The Star Beast. Wild Blue Yonder certainly had the elements of a mysterious Doctor Who episode again along with thrill and a good amount of comedy (although i wouldn't recommend a goofy comedy scene right before a serious one). Apart from that i actually liked this one.

It did however have it's fair share of bad pacing, it was a clash between a suspenseful scene and one that just dragged. Towards the second half it all started to fit together though and thus the tone was back. I think one of the main things i liked about this was how weird it was, that's what Doctor Who is supposed to be...a thrilling mysterious ride. Besides the certain scenes in this that were extremely goofy with lower budget effects, that was a little too weird. Nevertheless, better than last weeks.

I'm also going to just ignore the opening scene with Isaac Newton because compared to the rest of the episode i just couldn't find it's relevance to the story. It was too random and daft.

THIS is what I love from Doctor Who. I loved the horror aspect of this episode. It was just so well done. It's so much better than the first episode and I'm just so glad. After the first episode I was satisfied but still nervous for the show's future, but now I am just so relieved. Everything about this episode is just so brilliant, especially the performances from David Tennant and Catherine Tate. I think them being the only people in the episode (excluding the first and last scenes) was brilliant. The isolation and mystery is just so amazing and the buildup to the ending is perfect. Can't wait for episode 3.

An apple falls and it begins with cries of old odd bodkins, then off to space they go to face dead ringers who could be twins, far away before creation, waiting for increased inflation, a solitary spacecraft with a rusty robot counting. The Tardis takes a chance to relocate and work things out, as the Doctor and companion get confused and there is doubt, who is who you just don't know, as appendages just grow, if they could lift them off the ground, they'd surely give a great big clout. Lots of running and confusion soon results in threads untangled, and the puzzle is resolved after looking at several angles, but the foes have a great mind-set, which creates somewhat of a threat, then a clue's discovered in a place where it's been left to dangle.

Very dark atmosphere, extremely cool concept. I had a wonderful time with this episode, editing was a bit messy here and there which brought me back.

It's incredible how authentically Who this episode is. Deeply scary at times, maybe a little goofy or jank but always entertaining. This episode had to do a LOT and it would never have been perfect. This at least dares to be creative and wasn't too careful and I love it for that

This is a legit scary episode, especially the first act. You can really feel the dread, the emptiness. It's a concept in science that is very scary to think about and worked so SO well here.

Well then, where to start... RTD wasn't lying when he said this episode was weird - but what a brilliant premise it was! Fun, creepy and absolutely bonkers, Catherine Tate and David Tennant get showcase their truly versatile acting ability. Throw in a few extra knee-caps and some jaw-dropping moments and it is definitely an interesting sight to behold.

Yes, there was some dodgy CGI, and yes, body horror isn't everybody's cup of tea. But even the harshest critics have to admit that this episode was a breath of fresh air. It had some seriously creepy moments akin to 'Midnight', and the rest of the time I was howling with laughter. The final scene was especially emotional. RIP Bernard Cribbins.

Bring on next week, Doctor Who is so back.