73 Yards

I thought these days were behind the snow for good, 73 Yards is the best I'd argue since the Matt Smith years, Russell T Davies once again showing us the sheer magic he can create.

Less of the magic and fantasy, more of the sci fi, this really put me in mind of Turn Left, one of my favourite episodes of all time, it had that bleak, what if vibe to it.

I finally felt that we got to know Ruby, she's been decent so far, but she hasn't had a chance to shine, here she shines brightly, Millie Gibson, you nailed it.

This is the first one in a long time that I cannot wait to watch again and again. Why are the Doctor light episodes always so good.

Finally, the legendary brilliance of Dame Sian Phillips is in Doctor Who, wishes can come true, she was terrific, loved that whole creepy bar sequence, being a very proud Welshman, there are a few pubs like that.

Fabulous.

10/10.

I came into this season expecting it to be playing a safer, broader set of stories to appeal to a greater international audience. And while the first few episodes were "safer" episodes of Doctor Who, I never thought we'd get something quite as 'moody' as 73 Yards.

RTD adds another episode to his list of cracking "experimental" episodes following on from the likes of Midnight and Wild Blue Yonder.

A fascinating story that follows in the footsteps of Years and Years, Turn Left and even Sound of Drums to create an episode quite unlike any other.

This won't be for everyone, but it butters my toast!

This whole season I was questioning RTDs writing choices, why he insists on himself so much (like moffat used to do). But I think this was the moment it clicked for me.

Doctor who you can do anything. There are technically no rules, just make the best story you can. And RTD, he didn't want to stick to his old formula from his first era. That would be easy, but it wouldn't be what he's known for. He looks at the past 60 years of doctor who and he says lets switch it up. But unlike Chibnall, I feel like I finally understand that he knows what he's doing. This is one of the best horror stories on television in years.

After Boom, I (like many other people) thought the season had peaked, that nothing RTD would do could top BOOM.

Boy was I wrong 💀

This episode was amazing, personally enjoyed it way more than BOOM, its pacing is much better and I think its the first episode of the entire Season that actually had a good and fulfilling conclusion.

Its also one of the few episodes of Who which actually leaves you thinking about it afterwards. Making you question and theorize on many things that happened in the episode that weren't outright expressed and explicitly shown.

Millie Gibson is an absolute gem of an actress and really brings to life the character of Ruby Sunday, making her more interesting than she has been thus far this season. Showing her desperation, defencelessness and her confused state at the many weird things which happen around her.

Overall I loved this episode, while I do have hope that Legend of Ruby Sunday and Empire of Death will be even better than this, I wouldnt be surprised if this episode is the peak of Season 1.

Solid 9/10, Loved it!

Russel T Davies, well done good sir! Doctor Who is finally back.

We just need more stories like this. A Doctor Who season doesn't have to have 20 episodes per season, a few are enough. As long as they have cool concepts behind them. This is a great example of a good Doctor Who story, not babies on a ship with a budget monster.

Honestly, i would wait 3 years for a season if it were filled with cool concepts. Episodes like Blink, Midnight, Listen and Heaven Sent are the one's making Doctor Who the greatest show. So take all the time in the world, just get us unforgettable stories, we've all been missing the Doctor for way too long.