Okay, so I am loving this new era! And also dreading it because I don’t want anything bad to them and the horrors are just around the corner BUT they are doing well so far. Romana in her new position is amazing. I do think that this is much more what she is made for. And the dynamic between her and Narvin!!! This is the best thing about this whole episode. The way they are basically the same person now is incredible. And Narvin still follows her everywhere. Loyal puppy to the core. When Leela was in danger and Romana immediately went for her and Narvin grumpily followed her. Essence of their dynamic right there. Leela!! My beloved how I have missed you. I love that she has her own influential position and tasks here. And that she clearly has her own mind and goals on how to achieve what they need to. And that she will still do anything Romana and Narvin ask because they have been through too much together. And Brax and ACE!! I am loving the political tensions here, they are very compelling. And the way they talk about the war, the way they all know it’s coming and it’s that shadow that’s been hanging over them so long. Also that preparation is so Time Lord. And now it’s actually there!
I would like to keep them all safe forever and ever but I am also looking forward to getting my heart broken by future stories. Just. I love Gallifrey so damn much.

And thus, the Time War begins. Not with a bang, but a whimper. Celestial Intervention kick-starts the Time War chronologically, so I’ll be starting from here. This story, while a tad dull, wasn’t meant to be exciting. This one’s more intended to demonstrate the strain relationship between the CIA and the War Council. It doesn’t feel like a lot happens, but I  think that was intentional. Overall, a nice story that handles the impending onset of the Last Great Time War.