THE GOOD: This is a thrilling episode from start to finish, with top-tier writing, directing, acting and visuals. The comedy in the first 20 minutes is hilarious, but the tone in some of the set-pieces is also quite bleak (you are the weakest link), showing off Doctor Who's ability to mix the dark with the humorous. Christopher Eccleston is perfect here, Billie Piper is good and John Barrowman is iconic as Captain Jack. Lyanda with a Y is also an extremely likeable side character, and the Controller is an extremely freaky and memorable character. Also, that cliffhanger!
THE BAD: The episode has slightly aged poorly in some areas, with some of the TV parodies a little dated. Also, nothing really happens for the first half, it's more just fun.
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Doctor Who: Bad Wolf - Season 1, Episode 12 (aired 2005)
Story: 9/10
Acting: 10/10
Effects: 9/10
Action: 8/10
Rewatch: 9/10
Overall: 9/10
THE GOOD: This is a thrilling episode from start to finish, with top-tier writing, directing, acting and visuals. The comedy in the first 20 minutes is hilarious, but the tone in some of the set-pieces is also quite bleak (you are the weakest link), showing off Doctor Who's ability to mix the dark with the humorous. Christopher Eccleston is perfect here, Billie Piper is good and John Barrowman is iconic as Captain Jack. Lyanda with a Y is also an extremely likeable side character, and the Controller is an extremely freaky and memorable character. Also, that cliffhanger!
THE BAD: The episode has slightly aged poorly in some areas, with some of the TV parodies a little dated. Also, nothing really happens for the first half, it's more just fun.
Overall: A bold, must watch episode.