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Doctor Who: Flesh and Stone (2010)
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Taken together with last week's episode, this 2-part Doctor Who story is excellent. The season's plot arch is definitely driven forward. The dialog in this episode is superbly written by Steven Moffat. There is quite a lot of suspense and one can easily see why the British often talk about their shared childhood memories of hiding behind the sofa during Doctor Who. It's wonderfully scary (though NOT at all gory) AND completely delightful. If you've ever enjoyed Doctor Who, odds are you'll absolutely love this. Episodes like this are why Doctor Who is considered to be the best series on television by so many people around the world.
Doctor Who: The Beast Below (2010)
Great character development!
I'll not get into specifics here, so as not to give spoilers. This episode has several surprises and some very interesting concepts, as well as social commentary.
When faced with a seeming moral dilemma, is it best to confront its consequences or forget them? Both answers are explored here.
Also, Moffat is one of the best constructors of plot around. The epiphany, when it comes, seems obvious in retrospect, although it wasn't. In other words, Moffat is excellent at laying clues toward a resolution without seeming to do so.
However, the best part for me is the further character development of the Doctor's new companion, Amy, and the Doctor's own morality. Both roles continue to be wonderfully acted by Matt Smith and Karen Gillen.
Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour (2010)
Delightful Debut
All I can say without giving any hints of spoilage is that we're in excellent hands with the new cast and production team. I think Matt Smith makes a delightful Doctor and to be honest, I was a bit wary of him before seeing this portrayal. There's everything a Doctor Who fan can hope for: warmth, humor, suspense, creativity, innovation and much more.
After seeing this first episode, I'm confident our family will be enthusiastic devotees of the new series.
Also, if you or anyone you know is as of yet unfamiliar with the full 47 year history of Doctor Who, this episode is a wonderful place to start!