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diers and grab a target before the Doctor has even aimed his Sonic Screwdriver. They then display Borg-like levels of adaption, even managing to upgrade themselves to be impervious to the “anti-Cybergun” that previously disintegrated them. This level of threat was mitigated by the humans’ fear though. If a Cyberman can’t be killed quickly, it was destroy the planet time according to the Earth Empire Tactical Manual. In conclusion, this was an excellent episode. I’m sure others are comparing it to Gaiman’s previous script. But frankly, the episodes are worlds apart in what they are out to accomplish and so it would be like comparing a perfectly roasted haunch of venisson with the best apple-crumble with that perfect 3:1 apple to crumble ratio. Both are superb, but they’re not to be eaten in the same course. Rating:
The Doctor’s Tomb at Trensalore. Opened by The Name of the Doctor
an impossible girl. The entire season has led to this and yes, I’ve been one of the “do they have to make the companion special?” sort of people… but I’d say it was worth it for this episode. Clara’s been great to watch over the past few weeks, even if she has been somewhat over-confident in new situations sometimes. She (along with the Doctor’s Name) have been the overriding mysteries
and of course Clara) come together in a conference to see how they can assist the Time Lord – of course, this is a trap and they are taken away to lure the Doctor to his tomb at Trensalore. Here, the Doctor’s name is required for plot reasons (and skilfully navigated) so that The Great Intelligence can have it’s final revenge on it’s greatest enemy. The contents of the Doctor’s tomb, I was very sat-
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The Name of the Doctor
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