The Reality War

Dr Who is one of those shows that is weighted down by its legacy and the nostalgia of previous adventures and favourite Dr's and companions. It's similar to the Star Wars original trilogy effect; that nothing that comes later is going to give the same connection or feeling. Sometimes you have to sit back and enjoy the ride you are on and look forward. If you keep looking in the rear view mirror the ride you are on is going to crash.

In a world of daily horrors, atrocities, unethical leaders and greedy billionaires, we need escapism. Dr Who is that escapism, sit back and enjoy. Save your righteous indignation for what's happening in the real world. That's where are energies should be directed.

I like Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor. He is far more emotionally vulnerable than other doctors, and has been a unique addition to the Doctor saga.

He makes me smile, and has left a positive mark on the TARDIS.

This episode didn't quite reach the heights I'd like after last week's set up episode, but I'm still pretty satisfied. Overall, I think season 2 has been an improvement on season 1, but I still think Russell T Davies has been remixing stories from his Eccleston/Tennant Era. 8 episodes a season feels a little short.

Who knows what happens now to our favourite mad man in a box, but I'm keen to see it.

It didn't help that the surprise ending was spoiled for me by someone who saw this in England. Time zones, the bane of a Time Lord's existence. Not to mention only half of a script. The last half slowed to the speed of molasses*, but at least with a great ending for those who didn't have it spoiled for them.

Issues were slowly, ultimately, ultimately resolved. I'm still looking forward to seeing next season. I love Doctor Who, but I was a bit disappointed in this season finale.

*i.e., Chewing up scenery, vamping, wasting time, no substantive information added, soliloquies of no substance, etc.

This episode is very confusing. Down to the ending but it still manages to be pretty enjoyable. Sure Omega and the Rani weren't in it for too long but It still managed to make an impact on me. Not sure I really get some of it and in the end it left me wondering where exactly is the doctor who timeline anymore? And I know they are planning a spin off or something to release here soon but OMG I need to know what happens with the doctor next. That regeneration... This series disappoints me time and time again since disney took it over especially the season 1 finale. But I still keep watching it for gem episodes. And there are some pretty good ones I just wish they would stop doing GODS. Every other episode is a god and its getting kind of annoying. Can't you be more creative RTD?

It's the season 2 finale of Doctor Who, and it's a big one! And also a pretty long one, considering the episode's an hour and 5 minutes long. But is that enough time to resolve everything?

Well, yes and no. The episode is essentially split into two halves. The first half involves dealing with stopping The Rani, which involves her plans to bring Omega out from the Underverse. Then the 2nd half involves dealing with the aftermath of all that, as well as resolving some loose ends.

And all I will say about the 2nd half of this episode is that it genuinely caught me off guard, taking twists and turns that I never saw coming.

That's not to say that this episode is perfect. There are some weird lines and moments within, as well as things feeling a bit rushed. That 1st half also has a feeling of "We gotta wrap this up and resolve everything before the end," as it does go by very fast. But personally, I had a great time watching this episode, and I hope you did, too. I can't wait to see what's in store for Doctor Who next.