Some things take time

For instance, it takes a surprising amount of time to get someone prepped to drink from a blood bag.

Doctor Who 5x08 - The Hungry Earth

I may not be a fan of Chris Chibnall's work so far in the Whoniverse, but it is clear he grew up with the show and this really did feel like a Pertwee-era homage, which is nice for us old-time Whovians.

( Spoilers below. And they're DIGGING UP!!! )

All in all, more entertaining than not, and I try to judge two-parters on their complete story arc. I like that it looks like we're getting a classic-style episod here, so I'm cautiously optimistic despite Chibnall's flaws.

It will still probably be better than the Lost finale.

Lost in a Handful of TV Tropes (spoilers)

( Spoiler cut since I have annoyed at least one person with the lack. Despite this, I wasn't spoiling much anyways. )