So.
The first episode of the new series has just finished.
And it was beyond expectations. Way beyond.
With an excellent performance by Christopher Eccleston and The Doctor and an unexpectedly brilliant Billie Piper.
The story was the reintroduction of the Autons and the Nestene Consciousness. The Autons are, to boil it down, evil shop dummies controlled by the Nestene. The Nestene this time are trying to control all plastic forms by using the London Eye as it’s transmitter.
It should be noted that the Doc and (now) assistant Rose saves the day…
Right, down to business.
Effects: Good. Still some room for improvement but much better than ever before. As Ruth pointed out to me, “With the job the BBC did on Walking with Dinosaurs, they have no excuse not to try their best now”.
Acting: Eccleston was brilliant. Plain and simple. I’m intrigued to see where this incarnation of the Doc is going. Billie Piper, as I’ve said before, was unexpectedly brilliant.
Sets/Locations: traditionally shocking, now realistic. But then the episode was based in London and not some far flung corner of the galaxy. As for the Tardis interior? Wow.
Script: Funny, exciting and fast.
Overall: They’ve boiled down everything that ever made Doctor Who worth watching and poured it into a 45 min mould.
I hope it lasts. 
BigAl
