"Listen" is the rare exception where an episode can positively live up to all the hype and anticipation surrounding it. This is a beautifully written, chilling, thought-provoking episode that will most definitely go down as one of Capaldi's best.
After a few episodes of fluctuating personality traits, Peter Capaldi's Doctor finally starts to come into his own in this episode. From being cold and angry one minute to encouraging and friendly the next, Capaldi continues to be one of the most enjoyably unpredictable Doctors yet.
This episode not only helped me love Capaldi's Doctor that much more but it also increased my love for Clara Oswald. She is hands down one of my favorite companions of the show and this episodes exemplifies that ten- fold. Series 8 is definitely shaping up to be Clara's definitive season as her development in these past few episodes alone has been phenomenal. As is expected, her chemistry with the Twelfth Doctor continues to be a highlight.
Samuel Anderson also did a good job as Danny Pink. The character is really starting to grow on me and I can't wait to see how his relationship with Clara develops throughout the rest of the season. The rest of the episode's cast does a good job as well.
I don't want to give away too much but I will say that the monster of this episode is incredibly thought-provoking and chilling. And, lastly, the ending of this episode was easily one of the most beautiful endings in the history of the show.
Overall, "Listen" was an amazing episode with fantastic performances, great atmosphere, awesome twists, and a beautiful, thought-provoking resolution.
After a few episodes of fluctuating personality traits, Peter Capaldi's Doctor finally starts to come into his own in this episode. From being cold and angry one minute to encouraging and friendly the next, Capaldi continues to be one of the most enjoyably unpredictable Doctors yet.
This episode not only helped me love Capaldi's Doctor that much more but it also increased my love for Clara Oswald. She is hands down one of my favorite companions of the show and this episodes exemplifies that ten- fold. Series 8 is definitely shaping up to be Clara's definitive season as her development in these past few episodes alone has been phenomenal. As is expected, her chemistry with the Twelfth Doctor continues to be a highlight.
Samuel Anderson also did a good job as Danny Pink. The character is really starting to grow on me and I can't wait to see how his relationship with Clara develops throughout the rest of the season. The rest of the episode's cast does a good job as well.
I don't want to give away too much but I will say that the monster of this episode is incredibly thought-provoking and chilling. And, lastly, the ending of this episode was easily one of the most beautiful endings in the history of the show.
Overall, "Listen" was an amazing episode with fantastic performances, great atmosphere, awesome twists, and a beautiful, thought-provoking resolution.