[Three of Seven]

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[Lili Birchflower]

Agreed. While it lacked most of the in-depth story I could have hoped for, it *did* set the stage for potential story-lines next season quite well. Yes, the special's story unfolded oh-so-predictably, but the dialogue was very well written. And (the part before the preview for next season) the last three minutes or so were incredibly sad, I felt. All in all, an enjoyable view - as long as you don't expect Shakespeare .

[Danska101]

I was expecting to absolutely hate it. Superheroes? In Doctor Who? Seriously? I love them both, but have never once thought that they should meet.

Having watched the episode that view still stands, though it was much better than expected. Not great, but just about passing as good. Though without the superhero gimmick it would be an extremely forgettable episode in the same vein as The Bells of St John. And with it, it's...a forgettable episode with a gimmick. And Nardole, who's greatest contribution to the episode in my mind was being absent for most of it. And he's in every single episode next series, apparently. Hooray...

I really enjoyed how utterly exasperated The Doctor was at the whole romance secret identity situation. That was fun. And the episode really didn't do anything badly or wrong, and was at least mostly entertaining. And being entertaining is what it's there for, I suppose. Though when it's the sole episode for an entire year, I wouldn't mind something a bit more ambitious. It's Steven Moffat, after all. He's not one to shirk from ambitious storytelling.

Roll on next series, where no doubt the brain aliens will never be mentioned again, like so many good ideas the show has. And if it's anything like the quality of (most of) last series, I'll be very happy indeed.

[Three of Seven]

Early in the episode, I agree that Nardole was awful to have around, but in parts he was pretty good, such as being in the TARDIS and the scene on the alien ship. The big thing that will make or break episodes he is in is the writing, hopefully it will work out.