The Silence in the Library was an utter joy to watch, the conclusion picks up the action immediately.
With the Vashda Nerada in pursuit River Song manufactures an escape. The little girl continues to view the action from her sitting room, Donna is transported somewhere rather random, having a pretty wonderful life, where time passes in an instant. More shadows appear, more victims. Donna receives a note from Miss Evangelista, who convinces her the world she's in isn't real. We learn who Cal is, what her purpose is.......
A very poignant moment where River tells the Doctor something, it convinces him that he can trust her. The look on his face tells a story. Tennant is particularly good in this 2 parter.
Tate once again deserves major plaudits for her acting, the scenes with the kids are acted with pure devastation, she's amazing. Donna's character had developed throughout the series more so then any other companion's I can think of.
Wonderfully scary moments, particularly Donna's meeting with Miss Evangelista, and the subsequent disappearance of the children, the music helps as well.
Donna gets a little bit ousted for the Doctor to start and build his relationship with River Song, but I can't complain, Alex Kingston has been a joy.
It is simply wonderful, a second part equally as brilliant as the first, I can't describe just how good it is.
Did they have to do that to poor Donna at the end with the gorgeous Lee? that was mean.
Scary, adventurous, intelligent, deeply moving, it's perfect. I truly love Series 4, and this is at the heart of its purple patch, more brilliance was to come. 10/10
