An interesting start to the new series. Haven't warmed up to the new companion yet, (still miss Lucie,) but am curious to see whats so special about her that the timelords wanted the Doctor to protect her.

I guess I'm off the average here because I just didn't connect with this audio at all.  I was expecting a glum little adventure during World War I, but in execution it just felt like a long, drawn out introduction.  I guess that's the point - we're just at the start of this big, long, sprawling adventure - but I haven't gotten into all of that yet, and unlike other companion introduction stories or stories that introduce series-long plot threads, there isn't enough of a complete story to The Great War for it to really stand on it's own.  I guess that sort of storytelling is acceptable but I found it needlessly drawn out and would have preferred a little more focus to the present situation than all these characters and ideas going forward.  It leaves me not enthusiastic about Molly even though she is a rare historical companion and I normally always like those.  I don't think it was a great sign I had to look stuff up to fully grapple with what I had just listened to.  I know I'm in the minority here and maybe my opinion will change with the rest of Dark Eyes, but for now I'm not sold.

This is the starting point for anyone who wants to get into big finish just don’t listen to the behind the scenes stuff cause spoilers