This is the 4th amazing 10/10 episode in a row in the superb series 4 (and the superb run would continue with the great 2-part finale). Like the previous fabulous episode Midnight this is written by showrunner Russell T. Davies and is another of his best.
The premise is that a parasitic creature causes Donna to change the course of her past by a different choice over which way to turn at a junction. As a result she never meets the Doctor and does not cause him to survive the battle with the Racnoss. This means the Doctor dies without regenerating and is not around to rescue the Earth from all the threats which it faced after that. Rose travels from her alternative universe to urge a disbelieving Donna that she can save the world by travelling back in time and changing her decision back.
The premise is clever, dark and exciting and is carried out with style. It is also a reminder that no matter how many regenerations the Doctor has available they can still be killed if the way they die prevents regeneration somehow. The Doctor isn't immortal.
Catherine Tate puts in another terrific performance as Donna who really takes centre stage. The whole cast, including of course David tennant are excellent and the chance to see the world without the Doctor is an awesome demonstration of the essence of what the Doctor stands for.
This is wonderfully written and every aspect of it is put together with top class standards.
My Rating: 10/10.
The premise is that a parasitic creature causes Donna to change the course of her past by a different choice over which way to turn at a junction. As a result she never meets the Doctor and does not cause him to survive the battle with the Racnoss. This means the Doctor dies without regenerating and is not around to rescue the Earth from all the threats which it faced after that. Rose travels from her alternative universe to urge a disbelieving Donna that she can save the world by travelling back in time and changing her decision back.
The premise is clever, dark and exciting and is carried out with style. It is also a reminder that no matter how many regenerations the Doctor has available they can still be killed if the way they die prevents regeneration somehow. The Doctor isn't immortal.
Catherine Tate puts in another terrific performance as Donna who really takes centre stage. The whole cast, including of course David tennant are excellent and the chance to see the world without the Doctor is an awesome demonstration of the essence of what the Doctor stands for.
This is wonderfully written and every aspect of it is put together with top class standards.
My Rating: 10/10.