Wild Blue Yonder

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.

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.

Continuing the newfound momentum, Wild Blue Yonder is a classic Doctor Who episode that juggles character work with a fun mystery whilst also being a pretty creepy body horror. It even manages to pull off the incredible feat of referencing the convoluted madness of the Flux and then turning it into an affecting character beat.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate haven't got much time left in these roles so this episode really makes the most of it. They spend most the episode playing against themselves which give them both the ability to show a lot of range. Their chemistry is intact and in between all the high energy banter there's still time to break them down emotionally.

Tom Kingsley's direction strikes a good balance between letting everything take place in confined practical sets and grander CG spaces. There are a few dodgy moments thanks to the greater reliance on CG compared to The Star Beast but even when it's off there's still something nostalgic about it that makes it feel like an intentional throwback.

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.

First episode was just a mess. Bad story, too much forced "diversity", annoying "epic" music all the freaking time, lame "bad guy" but Donna and our favourite Doctor are back. Maybe 3/10.

I've had some hope that this episode would be a bit (a lot) better. Oh boy, was it better! This episode could be placed in series 4, easily. The story was great, action and CGI were top, amazing chemistry between the Doctor and Donna, that "old" feeling is back. Loved it!

I just hope that this episode is the way they'll go with the next season of Doctor Who, and not the first one. Good writing, interesting stories, less preaching and you are good to go.

Please, don't mess it up!