Aliens of London is really very good. It has a strong and gripping plot, plenty of tension and action, a good sprinkling of humour, and some excellent character moments. The dramatic irony leading up the the cliffhanger is so well done, and the way the episode subverts expectations with its handful of twists and turns is really good. The humour in this episode may not be for everyone, but I loved it. The characters feel real and believable, and the dialogue really works to support this. Some of the effects look a little dated, but I felt that most held up really well and that the episode looked very solid.

Review #7

Attack of The Farting Aliens part 1

This episode isn't very good. It's a story of an alien Invasion happening under everyone's nose. It's fast paced sure but it does feel boring. The Aliens are a complete joke which Is sometimes good for doctor who I mean look at the emoji Bots they're pretty good but the slitheen are just straight up rubbish. This shouldn't have been a 2 parter but it is. The cliffhanger is ruined by the next time trailer which does not help at all (what were they thinking doing that) and overall I'd say skip if you wasn't trying to watch the whole show. My rating is 2.5/10

The Doctor has trouble controlling the TARDIS landing, which is apparently not unusual as I'm watching classic who as well. Poor Mickey has to deal with Rose's BS, which is something that will continue as the show goes forward. The farting aliens is pretty dumb but their scheme is actually kind of interesting. Seeing the Doctor just take charge of UNIT soldiers is particularly gratifying now that I've seen Pertwee's run.

2025 Rewatch (This review with be on both parts)

• Honestly, I feel a sigh every time I come to review this story, but I have to give it some credit, the scope of the story is huge and it feels layered as hell
• The political commentary is clear as day and a little funny, if not insulting to those of a bigger builds
• I always feel a sense of aggravation that they never really explore the stuff Mickey went through any further than they did
• I also ache for Jackie, she goes through so much in this story and is just left once again alone. I think it's part of my mindset, but I wished Rose explained it to her more, feel so sorry for her
• The only issue with the Slitheen is the literal contrast between their practical suits and the CGI, its quite funny. When in suits they travel slower than a human, but the CGI travels 3 times as fast

Disclaimer: This Review is exactly the same as my Review for "World War Three", since my Thoughts don't vary as much between the Two Parts.

This one could really do it for me if it wasn’t for all the farts joke and the rather campy tone. Don’t get me wrong, I love campy when it’s done very well, personally I don’t think Russel is good at handling it (this one and space babies are very jarring to watch because of those kinds of jokes). I do love the Design of the Slitheens and there are some great Bits here.

Personally, Series 1 had a weak first half overall, not bad but like I find myself feel very underwhelmed looking back on some Episodes. Not to say that RTD can’t handle a more campy Doctor Who Episode, but for me, he strikes me the best when he lets others do it than do those himself.