"I am the last human!"
The End of the World is a glorious display of special effects and a tight script put together to create something truly enjoyable. The episode also is more mature than Rose, and, without the burden of introducing Rose, Jackie, Mickey, 9th Doctor, the World, the tone and stage an Auton Invasion, it feels more relaxed and graceful.
The location this time is Platform 9, where the rich and powerful have gathered to watch the end of planet Earth at the Sun. The Doctor and Rose also come as guests, but a shocking turn of events leaves guests killed - meaning the Doctor has to work out who the culprit is.
The fact that this is very Space Opera means I like it a lot, and the story is certainly well-crafted, with another sharp script from Russell T. Davis. Piper and Eccleston are still on perfect form here, and Zoe Wanamaker as Cassandra - the last pure human, immortalised in a piece of skin - is brilliant.
"Moisturise me!"
The effects are a huge improvement over the last epsidoe, with the end of the world and Paltform 9 looking stunning, particularly for 2005 British TV. The make-up is also impeccable - the creativity on all the guests, espically Cassandra herself and the Face of Boe - are genius, and very eye-catching.
As for flaws, the episode isn't particularly memorable compared to other episodes, and, despite the world-building in place here, it is a filler story, and Russell T. Davis is still finding his feet.
But this is still a great episode, sadly forgotten about when compared to later, better stories. But it's still great, fun entertainment with thrilling action and brilliant effects.
Best Momment: Rose trapped, the Doctor in the fan room and the Base being destroyed, all at the same time. Best Line: "MOISTURE ME" Overall Rating: 8.3/10
The End of the World is a glorious display of special effects and a tight script put together to create something truly enjoyable. The episode also is more mature than Rose, and, without the burden of introducing Rose, Jackie, Mickey, 9th Doctor, the World, the tone and stage an Auton Invasion, it feels more relaxed and graceful.
The location this time is Platform 9, where the rich and powerful have gathered to watch the end of planet Earth at the Sun. The Doctor and Rose also come as guests, but a shocking turn of events leaves guests killed - meaning the Doctor has to work out who the culprit is.
The fact that this is very Space Opera means I like it a lot, and the story is certainly well-crafted, with another sharp script from Russell T. Davis. Piper and Eccleston are still on perfect form here, and Zoe Wanamaker as Cassandra - the last pure human, immortalised in a piece of skin - is brilliant.
"Moisturise me!"
The effects are a huge improvement over the last epsidoe, with the end of the world and Paltform 9 looking stunning, particularly for 2005 British TV. The make-up is also impeccable - the creativity on all the guests, espically Cassandra herself and the Face of Boe - are genius, and very eye-catching.
As for flaws, the episode isn't particularly memorable compared to other episodes, and, despite the world-building in place here, it is a filler story, and Russell T. Davis is still finding his feet.
But this is still a great episode, sadly forgotten about when compared to later, better stories. But it's still great, fun entertainment with thrilling action and brilliant effects.
Best Momment: Rose trapped, the Doctor in the fan room and the Base being destroyed, all at the same time. Best Line: "MOISTURE ME" Overall Rating: 8.3/10