I was torn between The Almost People and Dalek, but opted for Dalek in the end.

I really like it. I think it's the best one we have seen since the show returned.

Better

I've gone for Voyage of the Damned

I wasn't keen on this aspect, I have to admit. The Doctor may have been in the dumps but it's not really an excuse to be mean, especially to someone trying to help. The fact it was done to be funny didn't make it any better and doesn't really set a good example.

Just a three from me for this episode. I thought it was ok but I've not felt inspired to rewatch it yet which I think is a big sign. There wasn't stuff in it that I didn't like, as such, it just didn't grip me in the way other episodes have.

Morning all. Not been around in ages so thought I would see what's new. I can't go outside. Way too hot for me already and it's not even 11am yet. This heatwave is unbearable.

I was wondering, do you think the events of A Town Called Mercy happened within the events of this story? There was a mention in that episode of them visiting Henry VIII, which we saw them do in this one. They went off travelling for a period of time (the Doctor did tell Brian, but I forget) before returning, so do you think it's possible they went from Cubes to Savoy to Henry VIII to Mercy to Cubes again?

If it's the case then I think that's actually sort of awesome.

I might be wrong (which is where you guys come in) but is this the longest set story ever? It took place over 18 months which is really long for a story to play out. Last of the Time Lords was set over a year but even would that even count since it was rewound?

Also, while talking about Timescales, when is this set? I know this has been discussed in other threads for other episodes but I am having trouble keeping up. They were having a tenth wedding anniversary so that would make it 2020, right? But why so long? Surely that has to mean something otherwise why not set it in 2012? Or 2013? Why has so much time passed?

And another also. Does this 'technically' make Amy the longest serving companion? I suppose Ace could be debateable but if I am remembering rightly she came in in 1987 was it? If she left moments before Seven appeared on screen in the movie that would make it 9 years-ish. Then again, if we take into consideration that there are gaps in Amy's tenure then we should probably include Sarah Jane who had a gap of 30 years. But would you class her as a companion in School Reunion? Hmmm. I love a bit of debate. What do you think?

When I watched Asylum I wasn't sure anything was going to come along to top it but the episode I was probably least excited for, ATCM, just felt so much better to me. It seems to have bagged a bit of a mixed reaction but I loved it.

We're four episodes in, but which has been your favourite so far?

I actually love this idea a lot!

I liked her a lot and I would like to see her turn up in another UNIT story at some point. I'm not sure if I liked her enough to think she should get a spinoff just yet but I am intrigued enough to want to see a bit more of her.

I'm at a loss. I have no idea why they were there other than perhaps as a reason to have that connection from Earth, but even then it seems far to convenient to have them at the very hospital where Rory works. It all felt really sloppily written.

Worse

I don't think we are meant to read anything into it and because of that it is feeling a little overdone for my liking. If it turns into something more I may look at it differently though.

It has to be The Doctor's Wife

I've gone with 42 but I have enjoyed them all. I'd rate the latest one the lowest I think.

Having the Zygons reappear would be amazing!! This has to happen.

I'm giving this episode a three. I wanted to rate it higher but I just don't think it deserved it. I think some of the plotting was really sloppy and the ending was far too rushed, which is a shame because a lot of the earlier episode was wasted on nothing. It could have been brilliant but it just wasn't.