George loved Aliens of London, but was disappointed by World War III. So was I, but for different reasons.
Starting with Aliens of London, George loved just about everything the fanboys on OG hated. The fart gags, the pig and the tone of the episode. He was thrilled by the crash of the spaceship and once again sat spell bound through the whole episode.
Aliens of London gets 6 out of 10 from me. A good, fun episode, great special effects. The tone and pacing seemed “not right”. I can’t put my finger on that, but Rose was “new” but Aliens of London didn’t feel “new”.
World War III was a let down. This was the first episode that George didn’t sit through the whole episode. He went off and did something less boring instead. He had a point. A lot of talking; running round some corridors (nice ones mind) and some internet technical support via a mobile phone.
I give World War III 5 out of 10. There were some great character stuff in this episode. The ending was especially good with the 10 seconds moment from Roses’ mum, and Mickey turning out not to be such an idiot after all. The Doctor having an irrational hatred of someone? Only in a Russell T Davies version of Doctor Who. The Doctor saving the day despite being trapped in a box (no silly escape using the sonic screwdriver) and using his brain. The sharp dialogue. If ever an episode gets marks for the trailer for next week, this is the one. I can’t wait.
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