The Pyramid at the End of the World

We are halfway through the series and halfway through the Monk Trilogy, and each episode has left me feeling really impressed with this season's quality. Obviously the visuals for the Series have been getting better, shown by the Pyramid itself and its controlling of the plane and submarine. The script quality has been outstanding, with this episode being on par with its previous episode "Extremis", making the two of these greats for the Series as a whole.

Our three main leads develop their relationship to new levels, especially Mackie's Bill and Capaldi's Doctor, making the experience much more enjoyable. The guest stars were also really well written and acted, with Rachel Denning as Erica a great stand-out.

The cliffhanger is brilliantly emotional and worrying for the Doctor; how can he save the Earth this time?

The Monks are once again incredible through their eerie voices and creepy costumes, with their powers making them extremely threatening and like omnipotent gods compared to humans. This episode expands on their characters more, which gives them an even creepier vibe, whilst also making for a more unique and intriguing invasion story.

Halfway through Series 10, and its already become one of the best of NuWho; a great jumping on point and brilliant continuation for all viewers. It's a shame the ratings are significantly lower than in recent years, as this is becoming a truly outstanding series.

Episode 7 "The Pyramid at the End of the World" - 10/10

I only gave four stars because I don't like bills.

Since the beginning I found her annoying. Donna Rose, Amy, Rory or Clara would have never given to the monks.

The actress didn't do a bad job, it's just her character. I understand she had big shooes to fill after the departure of Clara but it didn't do the trick for me.

The monks make their demands without moving their lips, who knew aliens could be such great ventriloquists, as they show what will happen if misunderstood, and monkeys of the world see a future not good. Capitulation is the name of the monastic game, as the world's simians demonstrate why they're so pathetic and lame, like the blind leading the blind and getting their just deserts, there's only one person now to stop enslavement and avert.

Dr Who as a whole has had some bad episodes but we know seasons 11 and on has consistently been poorly written and acted but I never realized until now it all began in season 10.

This episode has things happen only to get from the beginning to the end and it is all convenient. This was obviously written by people who really don't know what the world is like, the history of humanity; although they think they do because they talk to people who also dont know. The dialog and acting is tiring and cheap, Capaldi doesn't seem to care and I can't tell if he knows he is done or he doesn't like what he is given.

This is possibly the worst Capaldi episode and it is the showrunners fault and it continues over the next seasons.

I have to say, Erica needs to be the next companion. Rachel Denning was funny, smart, capable, and just a wonderful screen presence, in my opinion. She was the highlight of the episode and (after watching the whole series) one of the highlights of the whole season.

Nardole was also great and Matt Lucas was hilarious.

Lots of plot holes conveniences though. Monks were weak villains. Peter Harness has written better. Kill the Moon was fantastic.