This is a very strong opener, with Alex and Cass and their conflict as a focus point after the end of the last set.

The Downton abbey setting is pretty cool and the mystery surrounding the auction and the identity of the employers of the mansion gripping. The Codicil, the Sontaran-Timelords, Alex's choice with the TARDIS key and the twist at the end with the Doctor are all really good and engaging.

It meanders a bit though and doesn't feel as neatly plotted as other stories but as a first part works wonderfully and I expect the quality to keep rising.

And so we continue with Doctor Wherefore. Last time, the Doctor was fighting off the evil Gallifreyans with his plucky companion Friend and in pursuit of the villainous Alex, Master of Philosophy, who had absconded with the befores of Cass.

In this entry, the Master of Philosophy is roped into an auction in a creepy house involving the Lords of Time, while the Engineer and his snarky arch-enemy Hieronyma get a lead on caSs and the Ethical Committee Member and fight of even more regenerating foes.

On auction: The Spoil of War. And for some reason, the Philosopher must have it.

After reading my little summary above it comes to no surprise that I love this arc to bits. This play deals with the fallout of the explosive shift in status quo of the last story of Uncharted: Reflections, while furthering the Grandson's and casS's character arc and laying the groundwork for what is to come. And what a DOOM is proclaimed. While the identity of Lord Aglovale did not surprise me too much, his fate was bold and has revitalized my interest in what is to come. Also some hints that Cåss's role is yet to reach its full scope. I'm here for it.

As a drawback, this is not a standalone. But then, without a play like this to kick things into higher gear, the arc would be far less interesting.

I think this is a solid three out of five it’s not where I expected it to go but I’m still following

Nothing really blew me away in this episode, its very much a part 1 which builds upon the ongoing mysteries by adding even more mysteries. I am curious as to where this is headed, but its too early to tell at the moment.