dude. i got so into this episode of doctor who that i'm overstimulated. i haven't been this into something in ages. i didn't think i was even capable of that anymore! i thought i was too cynical!

nope, turns out if you just write good scifi and use a lot of inventive practical effects, i'm there

that's twice they've faked out killing donna. the tension over the last 60th special MOUNTS

everyone's noted that the cold open with isaac newton feels like a moffat opener, but can we also pause to reflect on how much the aesthetic and vibe seems to borrow from Smile? weird offputting shortstack robot, abandoned cavernous technofuturist facility with moving wall panels. it's astonishing how many echoes of various eras are already apparent in just these two episodes so far