Doctor Who - A Good Man Goes to War - quick thoughts non-spoiler

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There is definitely something about the way this season's episodes are directed/written that feels like they skip the story to just get to the scenes. On one level that's fine for emotional payoff, on the other it always ends up feeling hollow.

I must admit I really liked the new/old characters.

That was a long way to go to answer one question, and I am still waiting for something like coherent motivation for some of what has gone on.