Doctor Who (TV Series) The Time of Angels (2010) User Reviews

Black Seraph Sanctuary...

[Xstal · 8/10 · 10 December 2021]

Flowing back to the current time line, River Song is so elegant, divine, with a tearful cherub, a tormenting seraph, whose only intent's to consign.

Winding up on Alfava Metraxis, Amy Pond comes to terms with a near miss, but while she's petrified, she is not ossified, let's move on, and for now, we can dismiss.

Venture into the Maze of the Dead, Weeping Angels do not fear to tread, soon with lights blinking out, army clerics in doubt, The Aplans missing a second head.

..the bar has been raised.....................

[gj77 · 10/10 · 24 April 2010]

By far this is the best episode of the new series so far.

After last weeks VERY disappointing Dalek episode on seeing the Weeping Angels were back i immediately got my hopes up for this episode. I wasn't disappointed.

I don't care if people call me a wuss, but i found the Angels extremely sinister and without spoiling it, the one scene with Amy and the Angel made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

Let's hope this has raised the bar now and the new series continues to be on a par with this.

Matt Smith and Karen Gillan are doing a great job in their roles, the chemistry between them is great.

Blink was an amazing piece of television, a premise for this. No more Star Wars rip offs like previous weeks, this was far more original.

Each character had their part and each truly shone. Reminds you what Doctor Who is about and why it sets the standard for any other sci-fi show in the world.

River's back and so are the Angels, Brilliant episode

[Sleepin_Dragon · 10/10 · 30 August 2015]

River Song is back, her return is big, bold and wonderfully over the top, as it should be, hallucinogenic lipstick, red high heels, guns, shades (a STRAIGHT man has written this?) The Doctor takes Amy to a museum and discovers a message left by River, simply 'Hello Sweetie, together with some co ordinates.' River was on board a ship, but has given the Doctor her location, she escapes into the TARDIS. River requests the Doctor to follow the Ship she's just left, as there was something nasty on it. They land on Alfava Metraxis next to the crashed ship, the scene is a disaster. Only one survivor, a Weeping Angel. River is joined by warrior monks, Amy stares at an image of the Angel, but something worrying happens, as an image of an angel itself becomes an Angel, she has something in her eye. All go into the maze of the dead, a fabulous cavern adorned with fabulous statues, the Angel is hidden somewhere inside, or is it?

The video effects of the Weeping Angel looks so good, very iconic. Amy's staring at the Angel is so creepy.

Big story, big effects, big everything, it's just brilliant. Nice to finally have a follow up to Blink. After the atrocious Victory of the Daleks, this has been a huge return to form, I honestly cannot highlight a fault. A humdinger of a cliffhanger too, could not wait for the conclusion.

Weeping Angels make for another Instant Classic

[rubenvanbergen · 10/10 · 24 April 2010]

While the return of an old Who-villain didn't quite work in last week's "Victory of the Daleks", the comeback of the Weeping Angels in this episode is brilliant. First introduced in the season 3 episode "Blink", the Angels again warrant a tantalizing 40 minutes, firmly reasserting their position as the most terrifying creatures of the revived series. Being the first half of a two-parter, it is too early to tell if the plot will match Blink's delightful ingenuity, but it certainly had me on the edge of my seat again for the whole length of the episode.

Another return is that of River Song, the Doctor's future wife, first seen in season 4's "Silence in the Library", and another of Steven Moffat's brainchilds. It seems Moffat has a fondness for strong sassy female characters. In itself there is nothing wrong with this, but the combined forces of River and companion Amy Pond do have the potential to become something of an overdose. Overall River's presence is interesting for the greater story of the Doctor, with some plot revelations hinted at (perhaps for the second part) but as a character she doesn't add much to the episode, especially with Amy already filling the role of the feisty female. This never actually becomes disturbing, however, with every minute filled with action and suspense that will make your heart race like any classic Doctor Who episode, which is what The Time of Angels is.

Doctor Who Back On Form, A True Masterpiece In Writing And Acting

[samuel-j-baker · 10/10 · 25 April 2010]

After Victory of the Daleks, I was somewhat cautious of what the series' future might hold. However, after this episode, my faith has been totally restored. This is, without a doubt, the best episode I've seen so far, since the show's revival in 2005. Brilliantly written, incredibly clever, genuinely terrifying, and a complete joy to watch.

The highlight of this episode, I can't decide; whether it's the Doctor himself, the perfectly cast River Song (played by Alex Kingston), or the Weeping Angels. The Doctor becomes far less bumbling in this episode, and transforms into a much more self-confident, trustworthy character. River also makes a welcome return, bringing to light a chemistry between herself and the Doctor which, for lack of a better word, is brilliant. Like an old married couple, and it's a joy to behold when the Doctor meets his match. River is just as intelligent and as accomplished as himself.

The Weeping Angels, on the other hand, are the opposite. In their debut episode, Blink, they were by far the most frightening creatures in the entire history of Doctor Who. Now, although I was doubtful of it actually being possible, they've become much worse. They gain additional abilities and tricks up their sleeves which make them the ideal villain for a darker-toned episode like this.

On a final note, the production values in this episode are far better, thereby making it a well-conceived episode in a technical light, also.

I seriously recommend this to anybody who's ever taken a shine to Doctor Who, or science fiction in general. This episode is an absolute gem.

Now that's more like it

[ariel-w · 9/10 · 24 April 2010]

Last week I wrote I scything review of the previous two episodes, and I am delighted to say that this one is much better. Firstly, and most importantly, the plot actually makes sense, and despite a few repeated ideas from previous episodes, it is generally quite original too.

Thankfully, unlike the previous two episodes, there is no awful plot to distract you from appreciating the episode. We have a repeat of the quirky, amusing Amy Pond (in contrast to the previous two episodes), who really is a incredible character, and an episode where Matt Smith is really able to show his true colours.

There are some genuine scares rather than the comical attempts at them that we have become used to, and the episode moves at a much better pace thanks to being a two-parter.

I started watching this episode being very pessimistic about how good it would be thanks to the previous two, but I am glad to say that I really enjoyed it. In fact, despite an element of predictability (though only slight), it really was fantastic.

For those of you, like me, who hated the previous few episodes, you will find yourself pleasantly surprised.

Absolutely Loved it

[Stellameansstar · 10/10 · 24 April 2010]

The best one so far in my opinion! Steven Moffat once again brings the angels and the fear, to the new doctor along with the mysterious River Song. The angels were, as last time, terrifying and River Song was delightful. I'm not giving anything away, but the angels are something a little different this time and the next episode I'm sure will deliver the same amount of thrills as did the first! Matt Smith is becoming even more brilliant as the new doctor and I hope to see more of these kinds of episodes from now on. Amy Pond takes a slight back role in this, but that may be because of River. My favourite episode so far, oh, and remember, DON'T BLINK!

Two of Moffats most sublime creations meet in series five's best so far

[The-Last-Prydonian · 9/10 · 24 April 2010]

After what might be considered a less than exemplary début series for Steven Moffat(at least by the standards that you should aqua-it with a man of his sublime talent) "The Time of Angels" was always going to be something acquisitive regarding the return of two of the television screen scribes most triumphant inceptions. For with this latest outing for Moffat's golden boy Matt Smith and latest Who companion Karen Gillan the Doctor not only has to contend with two feisty, head strong females but the reappearance of the malevolent Weeping Angels. An accomplished and innovative menace which made their ominous presence felt in the 2007 episode "Blink". Arguably the Scots executive producers most beautifully crafted story to date. But given the undoubtedly demanding job of achieving the difficult assignment of reinvigorating one of the most terrifying, monstrous figments of the imagination to terrify any eight year old child. He also laboured with the objective to successfully incorporate Prof. River Song(who here is yet to become a professor)played with inspired understated bravado and independence by former E.R. star Alex Kingston.

It is then with some considerable joy that I'm pleased to say that with "The Time of Angels" that Moffat has risen to the challenge and constructed what is arguably one of his finest scripts to date. While some may exult over(some what wrongly in my humble opinion)"The Girl in the Fireplace" being his finest work to date. This latest offering only just pips it to the post only being outclassed by fellow Weeping Angels episode "Blink". An intriguing conceit, Moffat's tale plays with the potential narrative non-linear aspects which were explored in both "Blink" and 2008's two parter "Silence in the Library/The Forest of the Dead". For here with a more youthful and dare I say brash and cocky River Song than previously envisaged by it's writer, we see a slightly different side to her personae. And one who is more than a match for the cavalier Doctor and the beautiful yet head strong Amy Pond.

But the shift in character from what we previously saw(and in a contradiction in terms is yet to be seen by David Tennants tenth incarnation of the Time Lord)is but one of several lesser jewels in Steven Moffats wondrous crown of a script. As with the best of his work it contains some of the most creative concepts imaginable. From a 51st century setting where benevolent holy men have evolved in to military soldiers called Clerics, Warrior Priests which were derived no doubt derived from the Shaolin Monks of old to a sublimely eerie moment of tense and claustrophobic moment of terror as a frightened yet stout hearted Miss Pond faces down a Weeping Angel. One that has emerged from a video screen. A moment that in some small way recalls Italian horror director Lamberto Bavas Demoni 2: L'ncubo ritorna. With further inspiration also coming from Neil Marshall's "The Descent" and 1982 "Doctor Who" story "Earthshock". The ideas keep flowing while director Adam Smith keeps the unravelling pace of the story moving at a steady flow and never lets the tension and imposing sense of dread filter away. Where it be in a moment where an inwardly anguished Doctor talks to what could be mistaken for the ghost of a recently deceased young marine and the revelation that certain alien corpses are not quite what they seem. The pace never sags for a minute. And as is beginning to be more the trend with Moffat we see a nice and conveniently placed reference to "Doctor Who" continuity and mythology with the notable placement of high old ancient Gallifreyan.

As is now becoming to be customary thus far with Moffat's reign as executive producer all the performances on display are uniformly of the highest order. Smith as ever since the curtain raised on his tenure is once again marvellous as the age old alien time traveller who finally and firmly finds his stride in the role. This is complimented exquisitely by Karen Gillan who lends Amy the right combination of understated wonder, awe, courage and strong willed independence. A combination which is also nicely mirrored and contrasted in equal measure by Alex Kingston. While Iain Glen portrays Cleric, Father Octavian with the wisdom, determination and fortitude that you might expect from a man of faith who in the future needs more than that to survive against what are pseudo-statuesque creatures.

All in all "The Time of Angels" marks a resoundingly successfully opening chapter to what is a two part story. One which will come to a head in next weeks conclusive "Flesh and Stone" which if the post-end credits trailer is anything to go by will mark a thrilling and suspenseful denouement. But with alien vampires, Silaurians and the the imposing threat of the Cybermen to look forward to there may be more of the very best yet to come.

The Return of Thrills and Chills

[boblipton · 10/10 · 19 September 2010]

Well, here's the first highlight of the 11th Doctor. With the introductions of new Doctor and Companion done, with the Daleks resurrected, Producer and writer Steven Moffat has begun the integration of the new Whoniverse with the reappearance of River Song and the Weeping Angels, in a two-part variation of Xenophon's ANABASIS: how do we get from Point A to Point B? There's laughs and thrills aplenty -- I'm very impressed with the flashy opening of the story involving people jumping into space, a new view of synchronicity and some fine work in the technical departments: notice the camera-work with its increasingly constricted views and a nice little swish cut about four minutes into the show. Not to mention a fine cliffhanger. That's my main issue with the one-episode stories: I miss the cliffhangers of classic DOCTOR WHO.

The performers also come into their own in this one. Matt Smith can speak technobabble as fast a hockey commentator and Alex Kingston is utterly convincing as the still-mysterious River Song. Even the non-regulars get to shine, with Iain Glenn as a bishop in the Church militant and David Atkins as one of his khakied clerics.

Moffat has been the strongest writer of DOCTOR WHO since its revival, and this is one of the best episodes ever. It isn't one I'd recommend for a first-time viewer, but for the dedicated fan, it is wonderful.

Don't Blink

[kevinrobinson100 · 10/10 · 24 April 2010]

After last weeks terrible cringe worthy outing this week Who was a triumph. No camp Daleks, no playing around with silly plots but above all, no time to blink. This episode pops along like an action film. Matt Smith proves his is 'the' Doctor and if this outing is anything to go by probably the best yet. The Angels are, as always, terrifying. Only this time there are more of them. This episode is not comparable with Blink in the same way that Aliens cannot be compared with Alien. Both are excellent in very different ways. 10 out of 10 I was genuinely shocked when the credits rolled it passed so fast. If you were put off Doctor Who by the mess that was Triumph of the Daleks then you should watch this episode - It will restore your faith.

Scary... just like Doctor Who should be

[Tweekums · 10/10 · 25 April 2010]

While I didn't dislike the previous episode as much as other reviewers I do agree that this one was much better; the Weeping Angels are scariest monsters to feature in the new Doctor Who. When the Angels last appeared in "Blink" part of the scariness was caused by the fact that rather than being centred on the Doctor it featured unknown, and thus expendable leads, I feared they might prove less scary when they were confronted by a new Doctor and a new companion as logic dictates they will both survive... thankfully I was wrong, they were just as scary as before. Here we learn more about the Angels, such as an image of an Angel becomes an Angel; the leads to a particularly scary scene where Amy is trapped in a room where one comes from the television which reminded me of a sequence from "Ring". The biggest scare however came from when they realised that they weren't looking for one Angel hiding amongst hundreds of statues but were in fact surrounded by Angels.

This episode was full on nice touches, as well as the Weeping Angels there is the return of River Song and she is accompanied by what appear to be the sort of space marines who look tough and then die in films like "Aliens", these however turned out to be armed priests... the church has changed over the years. I suspect the cliff hanger ending will have given a few children nightmares, just as I remember classic Doctor Who doing when I was a child.

The Time of Angels

[studioAT · 7/10 · 27 February 2022]

Moffat clearly loved River Song, and indeed Alex Kingston who played her. He goes out of his way to make her seem smart, funny, sexy...and it all falls flat on its face because she is incredibly annoying and is a horribly hammy character.

That opening "you should hang onto something" sequence just about sums it up.

She pretty much relegates for Karen Gillan into 3rd on the bill in the process.

It remains though a good episode, with the Weeping Angels being used properly (hi Chris Chibnall).

It's just a shame about River really.

Gravity fails

[meritcoba · 5/10 · 2 May 2017]

The staple and stock fare of this series are that the Doctor and/or his companions get into a sticky situation and then doctor shakes a stick and the issue is solved. It is magic. It is Deus ex Machina. Dr. Who is god(or Merlin or Gandalf). All is fine though for this is not to be taken seriously.

Creepy angel statues come to live when you are not watching and then they eat you or something.It really doesn't matter what their motives are. Between unseen killing and standing still they use the voices of the recently killed to give Dr. Who hints. The ultimate evil creatures are yet another threat to the universe. Can there be an even bigger hyperbole?

A group of soldiers and a mysterious lady are added to the group, so there is a body count and some snappy dialogue. You can't have the doctor help Amy escape death in the nick of time all the time! So there has to be blood.

The episode is all over the place, from soldiers shooting at statues, running from statues or getting slaughtered by them to Amy walking with her eyes closed between those statues, who think she is watching them because.. because she has a beeping thing in her hand. Which might have come in handy at the start of the episode. Dr. Who is not only omnipresent but omniscient, for he knows exactly what the statues are planning. In the end, the doctor waves his wand and wins, no surprises there.

As said, it is not to be taken seriously. I wonder why I keep watching this. There is nobody to relate to and it is utter nonsense. Gravity falls here. Oh sorry. I meant fails. Did I spoil anything?

Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful!!!

[heidi-721-857247 · 10/10 · 24 April 2010]

This is a show that should have been shot when Donna was still at the Doctor's side; however, we shall forgive the show for its latency in getting us back to the juicy bits about The Doctor and Professor River Song...

If you nearly shat yourself watching "Blink" (which I myself did almost 4 years ago), then you're going to find this episode just as thrilling and, given the fact that it is a two-parter, you'll find yourself watching those statues just a wee bit closer in the next week... (Remember, "don't blink.")

Moffat has shown himself to have the ability to write a wickedly frightening story on-par with Stephen King and still nicely manages to write the witty banter between River Song and The Doctor ala William Shakespeare. (Lest any of us forget "The Taming of the Shrew".)

Angels and Demons

[A_Kind_Of_CineMagic · 9/10 · 29 December 2018]

The Time of Angels / Flesh and Stone

This is a two part story written by showrunner Steven Moffatt. It is a really excellent story in terms of excitement, scares, action, interesting ideas and good performances.

As with a lot of Moffatt era stories, in my opinion, it features some ideas he let run away with him, thankfully not so much that it ruins the story but just enough to stop them reaching top marks for me.

The story involves River Song bringing the Doctor and Amy into a situation where they are excavating a crashed spacecraft containing a Weeping Angel, one of the scariest and most threatening foes the Doctor has encountered (first meeting them on screen as the 10th Doctor in the awesome Moffatt written Blink). They then discover far more Weeping Angels are around as well as the crack in time which has been cropping up since the Doctor first met Amy.

First the negatives of The Time of Angels:

River is meant to have left the Doctor co-ordinates in a coded message on an artefact that the doctor discovers thousands of years later (either an overly unlikely convoluted plan that relies on numerous factors out of her control or it is a rather convenient bootstrap paradox). This leads the Doctor to arrive at the correct time and place to rescue River as she leaps into the vacuum of space from an airlock to escape capture landing in the TARDIS not even out of breath.

It just feels jarringly over the top to me and doesn't allow me to suspend disbelief.

Another thing that took me out of the episode and made me shout at Amy was that she mutters and half heartedly calls for the Doctor when she sees the Weeping Angel has moved several times and does not make enough of an effort to get him to come to her assistance. Then when she gets the image of the angel in her eye and feels something in her eye and rubs it causing stone dust to fall from her eye she just says to the Doctor and River that there is nothing wrong! Would you not just say something odd happened to your eye?! I dunno, that just felt a bit off to me.

In addition I feel when we find out River's whole story and then rewatch this it seems Moffatt hadn't thought out her full story. It doesn't feel to me like she knows the things we later find out she knows.

However, these are not massive issues, just a few grumbles. I haven't overreacted to them, I just am explaining why this was a very good 8.5/10 but wasn't a 10/10 for me. There is a lot to enjoy in both parts which make it an excellent story overall:

The Angels are great. Matt Smith acts really well. River is intriguing. Guest cast such as Iain Glen (later famous as Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones) are great and the script and action are very entertaining.

These great aspects build through The Time of Angels episode then continue and strengthen in the second part of the story, Flesh and Stone.

The only real downside to Flesh and Stone is the cringe-making scene where Amy tries to seduce the Doctor. I think it is truly embarrassing and completely unnecessary. It diminishes and cheapens Amy and it is not really appropriate in a family show imo.

Even in an episode as good as this, which is full of excitement and quality, I have to deduct a point for such a weird scene that I dislike so much. But please don't focus on this one criticism because I still rate it a very good 8.5/10. Apart from that one scene that I really dislike, Flesh and Stone is otherwise terrific.

This 2-part story has menacing Angels, strong acting, great dramatic tension, some clever touches, nice humour, engaging characters and good dialogue. Really enjoyable.

My Ratings: The Time of Angels - 8.5/10.

Flesh and Stone - 8.5/10 Overall 2-part story - 8.5/10.

"The Time of Angels" is a good time to be had

[dkiliane · 9/10 · 16 March 2019]

We get some awesome returns in this episode (which is the first of a two-parter). First we get the return of Professor Song (whom they changed to Dr. Song for some reason-isn't Doctor a higher title than Professor?) and the return of the Weeping Angels from "Blink" (yay!)

The episode takes everything we thought we knew about the Angels and turns it on its head, effectively making them creepier and scarier. Although the fact that they tend to flat out kill their victims now instead of feeding off their unused time by flinging them to the past, while raising the stakes a bit, ultimately takes away some of what made them unique as Who villains. Oh well, they're still awesome.

Amy holds her own as a character quite well with River and their interactions with each other and the Doctor are priceless. The story, like the characters' physical journey, has plenty of good twists with quite an awesome cliffhanger payoff at the end. "What do you never put into a trap?" the Doctor asks the Angels. "Me" He answers, and it is so cool.

My only qualm with this episode is that for some unknown reason Amy refuses to admit something is wrong with her when it is easy to tell there is, though I suppose it could be chalked up to the Angel's influence. And the pacing, while frenetically fun and thrilling leaves little time for thoughtful character moments. Even so, a welcome return to form and quality of the season opener. 9/10

Possibly the greatest Doctor Who story ever.

[nrfindell · 10/10 · 24 July 2019]

Wow. I was told that this story was good before I went in but I didn't see it beating The Eleventh Hour and how I was wrong. This episode and story builds tension like no other and takes the Angels to another level. Far superior to Blink on so many levels this story has me on the edge of my seat for the entire story (only one other story did that (The Empty Child). It was a perfect sequel to Blink adding mystery and intrigue to the Angels where most sequels just take that from their villains. Completely flawless in every way and easily the best of all time.

How good it really is?

[AleksandrBelenko · 8/10 · 31 August 2019]

Firs of all, Blink is the greatest episode of Dr Who that I´ve seen due date, and IMDB is says so too. Weeping Angels are greatest villains, that are not really villains at all. Yet so dangerous and so scary. But I did not feel scared watching the episode. Direction was good but everything else not so much. And as medichlorians spoiled the force, expanding on the WA lore spoiled them too. Just created more questions then answered them. If they are angels, why they changed the form to simply human shape? How they stole the voice and why? Speachless enemy is so much scarier! As the story has a continuation, maybe next episode will be better, but I doubt it. And here are just some extra thoughts overall. What is going on with River Song? And why Amy do not now about aliens. If it is just timeline change, parralel universe or mass amnisia it is just total bs that spoiles continuity. Previous 4 seasons were great. But as I started season 5 for now it is not that great.

Laying down the hard truth

[TheTrueFan · 10/10 · 20 July 2021]

Let's be honest here, this is a solid 8 but it's the only episode of Doctor Who to feature Mike Skinner in person so it's an automatic 10. If you have a problem with that then please do not contact me.

Alex Kingston and Weeping angels are back

[martmare · 8/10 · 1 October 2023]

The Doctor and Amy meet River Song and Weeping angels. River Song is played brilliantly by gorgeous Alex Kingston. Doctor met her for the first time in series 4 Library 2-parter. It was Doctor's first time and River's last. Their meetings is all timey wimey stuff.

Weeping angels are not that creepy than they were in series 3 Blink but they are very menacing and we learn more about them. One of my favourite Moffat's 2-parters for sure. Its well paced and I love the cliffhanger its so epic.

Matt, Karen and Alex has so excellent chremistry together. Very strong first parter with wonderful cast and very nice plot.

Brilliant ending!

[joanneyujinlee · 8/10 · 20 December 2019]

Awesome awesome awesomeeee! It was filled with a lot of tension and the ending man. HAHAHA THE BRILLIANT DOCTOR. There's one thing you never put in a trap with and I thought it was going to be the blue light source but it's the doctor. BRILLIANT AND MADE ME GRIN SO MUCH. Love the guy Also I rated it higher because the more gruesome and vile the more horrible but the more intriguing and fun to watch. The poor men... and the details and the walkie talkie with the doctor and poor bob. Sacred bob. Overall really good compared to episode 3 which was quite honestly not good.

Don't blink.

[wetmars · 7/10 · 4 February 2021]

The enigmatic River Song hurtles back into the Eleventh Doctor's life, but she's not the only familiar face returning - the Weeping Angels are back! Following River's calling card, the Doctor is recruited to help track down the last of the Angels, which has escaped from the Byzantium starliner and into the terrifying Maze of the Dead.

The Weeping Angels strike back but, there is a familiar face that appears in this story. Professor River Song. I loved the opening, intense and stays memorable. That "Ooh, Doctor. You soniced her!" was unneeded, but whatever. We learn more again about the Weeping Angels that they're the deadliest, most powerful, most malevolent life-form evolution has ever produced, can snap necks similar to SCP-173, but that is unrelated and can mimic the voice of a human being. I love the scene where the Weeping Angel slowly starts to move in front of Amy, another memorable scene. It scared the crap out of me when I was watching this, lol. Well done.

I got to say, that delivery line of that speech was awesome. The Weeping Angels sorta lost their scariness in this part which I am not fond of. Blink will remain as a masterpiece.

"Oh, big mistake. Huge. Didn't anyone ever told you there's one thing you never put in a trap? If you're smart, if you value your continued existence, if you have any plans about seeing tomorrow, there is one thing you never, ever put in a trap. Me." It sorta felt like there was an "Aliens" feel to this.

Interestingly enough, Matt Smith actually bit Karen's hand on several takes to provoke a proper reaction.

7/10.

The first episode the Doctor goes full Beta

[Clamhammer85101221 · 2/10 · 30 April 2022]

I absolutely loved the Weeping Angels in the previous series! I also really enjoyed the introduction of River Song as well, except that Moffat seems to have completely changed Song and a character.

In particular, the way that she interacts with the Doctor completely switched from a capable professional who respects him into a cocky bank robber who woman-splain's everything to him.

To be fair, Smith's doctor seems more immature than Eccelston's and Tennant's and that could be his actual age or just subpar writing. Overall, this version of Doctor has lost much of his gravitas, and it seems like all the good ideas have been sourced to empowered wah-men.

The best of Season 5 so far

[warlordartos · 9/10 · 17 March 2021]

Moffat returns to his own creations to save the show and it works. As if just one or a few angels weren't scary enough, now there are dozens and dozens of them. This really makes up for the last 2 weeks, particularly last week.

We have River back in this episode too and as good as ever. This episode really pulls out the big guns...and the sacred church people with guns, a little unusual but i like it.

The Time of Angels

[MrFilmAndTelevisionShow · 9/10 · 6 April 2021]

This was a great episode, I always love seeing the Weeping Angels, I think they're the my favourite Dr Who villain and the way they hijack the voice of Bob in order to try to intimidate the Doctor, it's all very well done.