Evolution of the Daleks

Like the first part it does have some good ideas, but I don't think they all come together. The Kult of Skaro are more threatening in this second part, and pose a real threat to the homeless people. The Pig slaves are also far more threatening and pose a threat on the Civillians. This works as this is what the Daleks are like more often then not. And in the small surroundings it makes for a bigger impact. And David Tennant puts on a brilliant display after Solomon was brutally killed by the Dalek. The Doctors anger and rage is there for all to see, and his despair at what the Dalek did is shown well. So overall, I'd say this episode made slightly more sense, and therefore is slightly better then the other part.

Daleks in Manhattan was fairly OK, it had some fairly interesting concepts, but it all starts to go a little wrong.

I don't particularly like Dalek Sec, although he is fairly well designed, and poses some interesting questions or the Daleks.

The Dalek attack on Hooverville is fairly well played out, although Soloman's demise is too soon, he was pretty good in the previous episode. They've just lost the scary edge they had back in Series 1.

We've had the Dalek DNA transfer done before, back in Evil of the Daleks, and it was much better done then too, this just felt wrong.

David Tennant is really good, charismatic and heroic, as always, he doesn't allow the feeble script to halt his brilliance in the role.

Overall I just don't like it that much, it's messy and all over the place, the daleks were disastrously mis-used here. The ending could have been fantastically epic, but it wasn't. At least Dalek Caan remains.

5/10

"Evolution of the Daleks." It's a title that will send chills down the spines of Dalek fans, conjuring up memories of previous classic stories including the masterpiece that is the "Genesis of the Daleks". So, a great title. But how does the actual episode stand up? Following a great opening with "Daleks in Manhattan", the conclusion of this two-parter is stirring stuff. There's a dark-as-night edge to events as the Daleks' plan starts to unfold. Never, in my opinion, have the metallic menaces been this deadly. As with "Dalek", we see The Doctor driven to the edge of madness by his anger at the creatures' inhumanity. The beauty of this tale is that there's a twist to the Daleks in the form of the human-Dalek hybrid, Sec. This is a superb touch of originality and one that will ensure this story ranks as a favourite in years to come.

The production values are through the roof, giving the episode a great sheen of quality. Despite the gloss, there's a genuine "classic" feel to the drama. Even when stripped of its magnificent visuals, "Evolution" remains a terrific tale, thanks to a very enjoyable script from Helen Raynor. There are many memorable scenes - the Daleks' attack on the Hoover Ville shanty town, the sight of the Daleks moving at a swift pace through the New York sewer system and their vast, Frankenstein-like laboratory.

One thought remains with me following the end titles. It can only be a matter of time when new fans of the show are finally treated to an audience with the dreaded Davros. All those references to the Dalek creator are surely a warm-up to this character's return.

9 out of 10. No funny business here, this is serious "Doctor Who". What a thoroughly delightful experience the third season is turning out to be...

It is a very generic episode that concludes generic story about Daleks. But what irritates me is not the script or actors, the science is just wrong. It would ok if they just made up some gibberish, but they used gamma radiation yet showing lightning.... Those tiny errors spoil the exitement.

Dalek Sec is far too clever for his own good as far as the other members of the Cult of Skaro (Jast, Thay & Caan) are concerned and he certainly is not what they had anticipated, but it gives the Doctor time to escape where...

He clambers aloft the Empire State, ripping off panels of Dalekanium plate, then harnessing gamma rays, off to where actors play, mutant forms start to congregate.

It's keep your fingers crossed time as two cunning plans play out in the theatre of dreams (or nightmares, depending on your perspective), please take your seats.