Evolution of the Daleks

I tried to like this two parter, and in some ways I did. As I said in my review of "Daleks in Manhattan", being a long time Doctor Who fan, the Daleks actually realizing that their "You will be exterminated" solution to every problem had led them dangerously close to extinction is an exciting premise. The creation of the Human hybrid Dalek Sec was not something I would have wanted to see for good, but for a one or two episode arc it was actually done well. The "Cult of Skaro", a group of Daleks that can actually reason and think was a very cool concept as well.

The problem I have with the whole thing is that like a bad bond villain, the Daleks let The Doctor live several times when they have every possibility of killing him. Even at the very end, the last remaining Dalek in the universe, who had forsaken his leader Sec and was ready to take over Earth, decides to run when all it would take is one shot and the Dalek's greatest enemy (or one incarnation of him at least) would be dead. This idea that rewriting human DNA and replacing it with Dalek DNA would create completely human looking Daleks is a bit out there too (and as apure Sci-Fi fan, that's a big statement).

I don't know what else to say. The acting as always from DT, Freema and every single extra was excellent. The scene where The Doctor resolutely decides he WILL save Laslo was excellent and shows what he can do if he so decides it must be done. Although, the scene where he attempts to convice a Dalek that "Exterminate" will get him nowhere is kind of nuts but this is a Dalek that can supposedly reason somewhat so not impossible. It also seems strange that The Doctor so easily decides to help Sec in his quest to build another planet and inject 1000+ humans with Dalek DNA. Yes, I understand he "has to believe one man can make a difference" and all, plus these humans are supposedly "empty vessels", still Doc seems to embrace the idea a little quickly and a tad too wholeheartedly in my opinion. The Daleks themselves as always were awesome, especially in the Hooverville attack. Once again we get to see that they are not your grandfather' s 1960 Dalek.

So once again, one escapes so we will see them again (you expected any other outcome?). All in all, I did enjoy this two parter but I felt some of the logic and science was a bit wacky. Good thing this show has a superb cast and crew, excellent special effects and quite possibly the best Doctor ever! Next week the Doctor meets Martha's family...here's hoping they don't come with him at the end of the episode!