My expectations for this episode were not particularly high going in as I feel the original 2 part episode featuring the Slytheen were some of the weakest episodes in the ring of Doctor Who thus far. However I have to admit the performance from Anette Badland was very enjoyable and she had a real menacing undertone to her character. Also the scene between her and the Doctor when they had a sit down chat alone was really excellent and both actors matched each other. We also got to see more of the underlying darkness and trauma within the Doctor that's always bubbling just below the surface.
This episode also finally addressed the elephant in the room in the relationship between Rose & Mickey and the fact although it was addressed but not at the same time just speaks volumes. Rose doesn't come off looking great as Mickey had very valid points and I genuinely felt bad for him. It's a shame they wrote the character to come across as silly at times and so disposable.
This episode really impressed me overall as it had some great character moments and managed to elevate a somewhat low tier Doctor Who species to something more interesting.
This episode also finally addressed the elephant in the room in the relationship between Rose & Mickey and the fact although it was addressed but not at the same time just speaks volumes. Rose doesn't come off looking great as Mickey had very valid points and I genuinely felt bad for him. It's a shame they wrote the character to come across as silly at times and so disposable.
This episode really impressed me overall as it had some great character moments and managed to elevate a somewhat low tier Doctor Who species to something more interesting.