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Doctor Who: Flatline (2014)
Mathieson should be Head Writer!
Mummy on the Orient Express AND Flatline are both the best episodes in the Series. Both episodes are really well-structured (as there is a pre-title sequence scene without the Doctor or Clara - it sets the tone) which is why he should be the next head writer! Both of his scripts are equally as scary, funny, dark and brilliant - he is probably the best writer there is. I assume he will return in Series 9 (hopefully for another 2 separate episodes).
Anyway - Flatline. Flatline is in the top 3 episodes of Series 8 so far - not only were the visuals fantastic, but the idea of 'The Boneless' was dramatic and creepy.
Overall a fantastic episode!!
Doctor Who: Mummy on the Orient Express (2014)
"Isn't this exciting!?" - Mummy on the Orient Express
My goodness. Where do I begin?! This episode is... absolutely.. amazing!
This IS what Doctor Who is about!! The Doctor becomes an investigator, he looks for clues in the Train and quickly understands that the events of 'The Legend of the Foretold' are acting out among the passengers and crew of the Orient Express. The 'Foretold' monster is the best monster (visually and literally) of Series 8 and one of the best in 'New Who' - And also, the fact that the monster had a background in a previous life (being a soldier) was touching and emotional. I thought the computer 'Gus' was creepy and yet brilliantly made.
Some people might wonder why I gave this a 10/10. I gave this a 10/10 because this IS what Doctor Who is about. This IS Doctor Who whether you like it or not, you really can't give this a 1/10 because it's just brilliant! There are no flaws in the episode at all.
Brilliant work, Jamie Mathieson!