I loved this story, I don't think I've actually watched any pure historicals (at least, if I have I don't remember them well at all), and I've occasionally wondered how exactly they work compared to the the usual sci-fi fare

This flawlessly showed me how they work, just spectacular, The Doctor interacting with the court and era was fun, but Evelyn Smythe is undoubtedly the star of the show here. A perfect introduction to an amazing character, I love her back chatting the doctor, I loved her having favourite historical figures, I loved her love of coco, all just spectacular