Stories Television Doctor Who Series 8 Doctor Who S8 Episode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Flatline 1 image Back to Story Reviews Add Review Edit Review Sort: Date (Newest First) Date (Oldest First) Likes (High-Low) Likes (Low-High) Rating (High-Low) Rating (Low-High) Word count (High-Low) Word count (Low-High) Username (A-Z) Username (Z-A) Spoilers First Spoilers Last 3 reviews 27 January 2025 · 272 words Review by 15thDoctor Spoilers 2 This review contains spoilers! “I’m the Doctor, and I’m the man who defeats the monsters.” What an amazing moment. It feels as though the Doctor arrives on the scene with a renewed sense of purpose. He’s been kept away from the action for much of the story, but here he makes up for lost time, with a clarity about who he is that has sometimes been missing from this series. While the moment is slightly undermined by the continuation of the “Am I a good man?” theme, which feels a little overused at this point - that’s a minor issue in an episode brimming with charm, fun, and energy. The TARDIS changing size, the Doctor advising only through his voice, and using Clara as his eyes and even physically moving the mini TARDIS with his hand - these moments are absolutely hilarious and heart warming. The villains, the graffiti-monsters or “Boneless”, are a fascinating concept, adding a distinct and creative menace to the story. What stands out most is Clara. She absolutely shines in this episode, stepping into the Doctor’s shoes and taking the lead. It’s a fantastic opportunity for her character, and she makes the most of it, proving just how capable and compelling she is. Few companions get an episode like this, and at no point does it feel like the Doctor’s absence diminishes the energy of the story. This is a truly compelling episode, filled with originality and character. Jamie Mathieson has delivered something special two weeks in a row, raising the standard of the series and creating a story that stands out as particularly memorable. 15thDoctor View profile Like Liked 2 8 November 2024 · 45 words Review by Bongo50 2 This episode has an interesting and unique concept which got me hooked right from the start. Clara really shines in this episode, and the plot is strong and well-paced. The episode's resolution feels clever and sensible. It's by no means my favourite, but it's good. Bongo50 View profile Like Liked 2 23 September 2024 · 52 words Review by AndyUK 2 Another very good episode. Enjoyed last week a little more but loved the idea of The Boneless and they could easily return too. The resolution wasn't much but that didn't spoil things too much. Very interested to see where The Doctor and Clara's relationship is going, the character development has been terrific. AndyUK View profile Like Liked 2