Smith and Jones

I must say right off that I thought it might be possible that this new Doctor Who episode may not be as good as the previous two seasons. I love David Tennant in the role and I think he is every bit as good as all the previous doctors (I have a tough time saying "the best" or even "one of the best" because I believe all 10 have had excellent episodes). That being said, I did grow a bit tired of 99% of the episodes of both the previous series being on Earth. Still, that is pretty much my only gripe with RTD's reboot of the series. Well, that and "Love and Monsters" from last season. "Army of Ghosts" and "Doomsday" were brilliant but maybe it's possible that the series might be getting a little dry, especially with the appearance of a new companion right off the bat.

Well forget all that. I believe that this is the best episode of the new series yet! I know, it's a tough thing to say but seriously, this was just about the most entertaining episode I have watched in this new series. The introduction to "Jones" is perfect, just a quick shot of her family and their current situation, a shot of her running into the Doctor and one of the upcoming threats and off we go! Ok so the old lady is not the most exciting baddie Who has ever dreamed up but for the most part, she is funny, clever and has a wickedness that could rival even the Master of old.

"What did he say?! He he just compare a crappy throwaway character to our beloved renegade Time Lord?!"

I love the Master but I'm talking in terms of evil and the willingness to destroy simply for their own gain. This plasmavore used human blood to survive, to mask that she was non-human and to escape she was willing to kill half the human population! Just about to do it and get away with it too!

Not only that, but Judoon are introduced (I don't know the spelling...sorry) and are very very cool for simple space policeman-type thugs. The Doctor is charming as ever and Jones will make an excellent companion. She is very book smart, pretty much street smart as well, beautiful and with a bit of sass. I can see her growing into an excellent companion. (A little annoying that The Doctor gives the whole "One trip for saving my life and off you go. I'd rather be alone" speech when we all know Martha is here for the long haul. Still, we'll see how that is resolved next week.)

Last of all, I am never one to comment on the music in an episode. I feel that the best music is in the background and you hardly even noticing it means it's good. Well, the music in this episode was certainly in the background but the score was simply brilliant. Every scene seemed to have the perfect music and it all sounded perfect. This will be a soundtrack I would actually want.

So to sum up, I said a few things long time Doctor Who fans might laugh at (I am one by the way...), but all in all I think if you go into this episode with no preconceptions and watch purely for enjoyment, I am excited as hell about this new season. I really wish the previews for next week were previews for the whole rest of the season like they were last year...I can't wait to see the Daleks in Manhatten!! Still the Shakespeare episode looks awesome and thank god Doctor Who is finally back!! If this episode is any indication, this is going to be a superb season!