- Having a snazzy Marvel-esque introduction sequence is a bit odd. It's even odder when you know that the Doctor is a Marvel character by virtue of Doctor Who Magazine having been published by Marvel's UK arm - including the 1980 comic this is an adaptation of!
- The title sequence is showing the increased budget that Disney are bringing to the show. It looks spectacular and the new theme is a grower.
- David Tennant has stepped back into the role like he never went away. Of course, he's done Big Finish audio dramas - with Catherine Tate as well - but that's different to a full physical performance.
- Catherine Tate as Donna Noble is a companion you don't forget in a hurry. She's got a big personality, a very expressive face, and a gift for reactions. Her relationship to the Doctor is more a friendship one rather than a potential lover one, like Thirteen and Yaz.
- The resolution of Donna's metacrisis issue was very RTD in style. See "The Last of the Time Lords" for one of the more egregious examples of resolving a plot issue.
- Yasmine Finney as Rose does a particularly good job - there's a great character that really deserves some appearances in audio, because I doubt she'll be getting many in live-action.
- 56 scientific advisors? That sounds like an alarmingly high turnover rate, like Spın̈al Tap's drummers.
- Plenty of good gags here, including the psychic paper not updating for the Doctor now being male presenting.
- We've not got any "regeneration crisis" stuff this time - there's already been a comics story with the Daleks that is "canon" as far as you can get here. It wasn't needed in any event. If we get it with Fifteen, it shouldn't be too long.
- Beep the Meep is an adorable villain, but I had more fun with one in Star Trek: Lower Decks.
Conclusion
A highly enjoyable story that while not the best story for a new fan to jump on, proves to be a pleasing 60th anniversary tale.
8/10
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