New Who 6.10, The Girl Who Waited

Oh wow - I loved that! This is what I watch Doctor Who for - proper engagement with the emotional experiences of the characters and clever ideas which break the rules of reality. It seems all too rare to get both in one episode these days, but this one got it just right. In my view, the only other episode this season so far which has done that was The Doctor's Wife, and I think this one was very much in the same league. In fact, I've a feeling I liked this one slightly better - but then I've only just seen it, so of course it seems more vivid and exciting than a story I last saw in May.

( The dark side of the Doctor )

( Gender-aware dialogue )

( History books yay! )

( And a little art history to boot )

( RTD-era continuity references )

( Moffat's own ongoing themes )

( A couple of minor criticisms )

All in all, though, absolutely cracking stuff - and I look forward to I Can't Believe It's Not The Shining next week with renewed enthusiasm. :-)

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