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At least it wasn't a Charmed crossover.

( A spoiler or three )

A fond nod to the normal life of the Ponds, but I am sufficiently bored of them that I fear they have a lot of work to do to make me care.

The seventh series of Doctor Who arrives with the return of the Ponds, a Parliament of Daleks, and a quick demonstration that Moffatt has no intention to change the style or tone he has brought to the show for his two years in charge.

Luckily, that kept my expectations low.

( More than a few spoilers within. )

All in all a weak start that doesn't bode well for the rest of the series and implies the slap-dash storytelling Moffat's run has become known for will continue. The "Everyone thinks the Doctor is Dead" bit looks like it will be remembered when convenient, if at all, although I can see some arguing that the closing scene with the Daleks is actually a hint that the whole "First Question" thing will be a story arc this season despite our fervent hopes.

Still, the next episode has dinosaurs on a spaceship, so that might be fun.

For those of you who missed my awesome sister on Toronto television this morning, talking about First Day on Earth, there is a convenient link.

It would be nice if you looked where you were going in the metro and didn't kick over the bag that had my made-from-scratch tomato sauce in it, assholes.

Craig and the Doctor meet up again to remind us that we can't run from who we are.

( This is where I talk about the episode and give praise to Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All. )

So frothy and sort of fun, but really feels like filler before the final ep, and surprisingly not giving us a two-part finale.

( And here's where I talk about what I think is going on with Moffat's clever little puzzle box. )

I have been most lax about reviewing the second have of Series 6 of Doctor Who (not to be confused with Season 6 of Doctor Who). Some of it has been workload, some has been lack of inspiration, but nonetheless, one must do what one must do.

( Are you sitting comfortably? Then let us begin. )

So to satisfy my desire to have discussions with lucidite and melebeth, I watched episodes 3, 4, and 5.

( I really can't recommend this show to anyone. Spoilers behind cut. )

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.

Well, that was a thing. Is it even worth discussing the main story, or just the season arc plot moment?

( Spoilers so grave you will doubt whether Doctor Who even exists. Seriously, if you don't want spoilers do not read further. )

So this will be a bit more in depth, both good and bad, concerning my thoughts on episode 2.

( Throw it all against the wall. )