Rogue

The Victorian setting, while visually appealing, does little to invigorate this narrative. The romance is uninspiring, and a departure from the Doctor's typical relationships in the series, it lacks the depth and engagement necessary to make it compelling. This deviation might intrigue some fans initially, but it ultimately feels puddle deep and sophomoric.

Character progression is minimal, with little development for either the Doctor or the bounty hunter. It's not a show that has ever been primarily about romance, and when it has, usually it tries to make the emotions feel earned, which they don't here.

There's a lack of tension, wonder, menace or intrigue needed to elevate the stakes, resulting in a narrative that feels stagnant and unengaging. The plot meanders without offering the excitement or clever twists that fans have come to expect from Doctor Who.

Overall, "Rogue" misses the mark with a dull romance, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of thrilling or thought-provoking moments.

Silly. Fun. Queer. Cheesy. Sentimental.

Torn on this. On one hand, it was a fun and enjoyable episode with a great setting and good premise. The ending was good too. The scenes with Ruby were quite fun.

But it did fall flat in the middle where it seemed to unserious. One of the twists about a Chuldur character doesn't make much sense. The romance didn't feel earned and felt like it was there just to fulfill Disney's Pride month quota. Even the sacrifice felt like a forced attempt at creating a sad event.

Anyways, I am excited about the two part finale in the upcoming weeks. According to RTD, it's supposed to be "devastating". Eager to know about Susan Twist, and Ruby's backstory.

In some ways the best episode for ages but why why why does the Doctor have to fall for a romance within minutes of meeting a new character?? Sure have a bit of tension (eg Lady Christina de Souza - "we could have been good together") or have it left unsaid (that unfinished sentence to Rose) but that is all that is needed. Just because the Rogue is a clone of Captain Jack doesn't mean the Doctor is too. Sorry for the rant... otherwise a fun episode. I think the current Doctor is growing into the role. He does seem to shed more tears. Not a bad thing, just a trait of this Doctor.

Space Babies aside, definitely better than the last few seasons. Hopefully it continues (albeit without the romance).

This episode is a knockoff of two of the best Tennant two-parters. I have to preface by saying that I ADORE Jonathan Groff. Spring Awakening, Glee, Hamilton... he's brilliant. And they did him SO DIRTY as this poorly written, half-baked Captain Jack knockoff. It's so blatant-Cocky and gorgeous with a high-tech space ship and sexual chemistry with everyone. But Groff isn't John Barrowman, and it doesn't work. Meanwhile the four aliens inhabiting human bodies for fun are basically a poor imitation of the Family from Human Nature/The Family of Blood. Except they're ACTUALLY TERRIFYING, and their body-snatching is more calculated and less sloppy. Leaving a body in a hallway? Come on guys. And it's like they're trying to capitalize on how popular Bridgerton is right now, but it's ridiculous. STOP IT RTD!!!! We all know you can do better!!!!! My other gripe with this season in general is that the Doctor is not funny!!! We know Ncuti Gatwa can be funny because of his role on Sex Ed, but every time they try to write him as funny it's just cringey. Every other Doctor has their own brand of humor, even 12, and its just falling flat this season. I do love Ruby, I think Millie Gibson has been carrying these god-awful episodes.

"Rogue" is Brigerton esk that's for sure. And this episode is an improvement over "Dot and Bubble" which I considered it being pretty weak and one of the Weaker ones. But regardless of that, this episode was another great one. Doctor who seems to be in the groove and the driving seat at the moment, and I really don't see that changing. It's even become exciting and even more expensive with there dress wear. And this was far from Doctor light.

The episode reminds me of "The Eleventh Hour" a great piece of television that was superb. But It had all the other incarnations of the Doctor, and it's also appeared on this, when the Bounty hunter suspects the Doctor as the killer of the humans, when in reality he's just an angry old man with a blue wooden Box, which is ironic considering it doesn't do wood! Still.

This episode was also thematically rich and much grander and darker then most of Doctor who's run. And I really enjoyed that about it. It wasn't so light hearted but more darker and it set the tone of the episode. Right from the get go we see a death and that was taunting, really scary looking figure. But the lighter tones of this episode are also well included and I'll explain why. But first, it's important to note that this is probably the darkest story so far of the siries. Apart from maybe "Boom" and "73 Yards" coming close.

The lighter bits of the episode were the weird feathery birds, is it a Plane, is it a piece of paper, no it's a Scary looking Bird that decides to do a freaky Friday on you. All jokes aside the costumes did all look tremendous and replicated there eras well I thought. The light Yellow dress that Ruby wore was absolutely stunning.

So Overall my verdict on Rogue, I liked the history piece, and I'd certainly recommend this Episode to Whovians, all I can say is roll on the Finale. Which looks intense and exciting, who knows maybe it's a return for the Trickster. Rogue-8/10.