Story: Aliens of London
Written By: Russell T. Davies
Length: 45 Minutes
Year: 2005
The first part of the first multi-part story in Doctor Who since “Survival” is just okay. The mystery is decent, and the aliens are pretty good, despite their farting. The problem is that the farting is overdone at times…and I definitely see why people hate it and look down upon Davies to this day. But I let it slide because for every misstep Davies has, he has about 15 great steps that no one ever talks about.
The pig alien thing was a pointless divergence that could have worked better…and also it’s only the first in a line of weird pig/animal aliens the new series comes up with…which is weird. Hey look, its Tosh from Torchwood!
This is not a bad episode, but it just isn't the strongest.
The good point in this episode though is the Doctor fucking up the TARDIS and landing Rose 12 months post schedule. She’s been missing for a year and it has caused her mother turmoil, and Mickey was accused of murdering her. Nice twist.
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Written By: Russell T. Davies
Length: 45 Minutes
Year: 2005
The first part of the first multi-part story in Doctor Who since “Survival” is just okay. The mystery is decent, and the aliens are pretty good, despite their farting. The problem is that the farting is overdone at times…and I definitely see why people hate it and look down upon Davies to this day. But I let it slide because for every misstep Davies has, he has about 15 great steps that no one ever talks about.
This is not a bad episode, but it just isn't the strongest.
The good point in this episode though is the Doctor fucking up the TARDIS and landing Rose 12 months post schedule. She’s been missing for a year and it has caused her mother turmoil, and Mickey was accused of murdering her. Nice twist.
NEXT TIME: Raxacoricofallapatorius
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