scampster-45377
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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
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 was really impressed with Moffat for this week's episode, which makes me feel as if he will do Capaldi justice by giving him even better scripts for his final episodes. This episode really intrigued me and distracted me so well from whatever's going on in the real world around me; I was immersed into the storyline.
The Vault reveal may feel a little underwhelming because it was obvious, but that's only because it was the only thing that actually made sense to be inside. And it was revealed halfway through the Series, so the Vault storyline is definitely not over, and it was clearly never about what is inside; there's going to be much more to this story that we'll have to wait and find out about.
"Extremis" also sees Nardole take a step-up to becoming more important to the Doctor and Bill, making sure he is absolutely needed and not just in the background, reminding the Doctor to look after the Vault. Bill's personal life is building piece by piece, as well as her relationship with the Doctor, as we see their relationship move onwards from the madman with a box stage to actual people who see each other (no pun intended) as real people, despite their flaws and can still rely on each other.
The Monks were terrifying and so well done. From the way they move, look, speak, it was all brilliantly done. It was a perfect build-up for the following episodes, as well as being an incredible episode on its own with many rewatchable qualities that can be enjoyed time and time again (which has been quite rare these past few years).
{On a side-note, many of the people who have disliked the episode seem slightly confused about the story and don't fully understand it, so they could probably do with a re-watch. Some also don't like the Vault reveal, but I already explained that it makes perfect sense and shouldn't be/couldn't be anything or anyone else. Many other negative points they make is never truly justified and makes it clear they dislike the episode for no real reason.}
Episode 6 "Extremis" - 10/10
The Vault reveal may feel a little underwhelming because it was obvious, but that's only because it was the only thing that actually made sense to be inside. And it was revealed halfway through the Series, so the Vault storyline is definitely not over, and it was clearly never about what is inside; there's going to be much more to this story that we'll have to wait and find out about.
"Extremis" also sees Nardole take a step-up to becoming more important to the Doctor and Bill, making sure he is absolutely needed and not just in the background, reminding the Doctor to look after the Vault. Bill's personal life is building piece by piece, as well as her relationship with the Doctor, as we see their relationship move onwards from the madman with a box stage to actual people who see each other (no pun intended) as real people, despite their flaws and can still rely on each other.
The Monks were terrifying and so well done. From the way they move, look, speak, it was all brilliantly done. It was a perfect build-up for the following episodes, as well as being an incredible episode on its own with many rewatchable qualities that can be enjoyed time and time again (which has been quite rare these past few years).
{On a side-note, many of the people who have disliked the episode seem slightly confused about the story and don't fully understand it, so they could probably do with a re-watch. Some also don't like the Vault reveal, but I already explained that it makes perfect sense and shouldn't be/couldn't be anything or anyone else. Many other negative points they make is never truly justified and makes it clear they dislike the episode for no real reason.}
Episode 6 "Extremis" - 10/10
Certainly a highlight of this Series so far, as Jamie Mathieson writes another great story for Doctor Who. Mackie was exceptional at portraying fear throughout the episode; Lucas was great on his first adventure through time and space in the TARDIS; Capaldi was outstanding as usual, while the audience is treated with another one of his wonderful lectures; the rest of the cast were brilliantly unique and amazing in their own way. One great thing this Series has done exceptionally is the visuals, which really shows on the nightmarish zombies.
The capitalism concept was very interesting also, making for a unique base-under-siege story. The Vault storyline is going quite nicely throughout the Series, making it feel very grounded and reminiscent to the UNIT Pertwee era in the 70s. Series 10 continues to get somewhat stronger each story. Also, the Monks look great for next week!
Episode 5 "Oxygen" - 9/10
The capitalism concept was very interesting also, making for a unique base-under-siege story. The Vault storyline is going quite nicely throughout the Series, making it feel very grounded and reminiscent to the UNIT Pertwee era in the 70s. Series 10 continues to get somewhat stronger each story. Also, the Monks look great for next week!
Episode 5 "Oxygen" - 9/10
