This part 2 has a lot of good character moments. Mickey gets to be the one that saves the day (multiple times!) for once, we get a proper introduction for Harriet Jones, and Jackie begins to come to terms with Rose travelling with the Doctor.

The Slitheen manipulate the UN into giving them control of nuclear weapons, which makes it a pretty sophisticated alien invasion. Though I do have to wonder why the claims of the alien mothership being overhead aren't disputed by anyone

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 "Aliens of London", 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.

If you ever want to bring my government down in two words, say 'Ten seconds' exasperatedly, then shrug and walk off.

This episode is definitely a step down from the first part of this story. Eccleston, Piper, Clarke, Coduri, and Wilton are the biggest saving graces, delivering excellent performances in an an otherwise iffy episode. The ending is one of my biggest issues with this story, with 10 Downing Street literally being blown up, something which seemingly has little effect on Britain and the world. I do enjoy what this episode does to set up Harriet Jones, as she's a personal favorite side character of mine. Overall, a decent ending to our first alien invasion story of the revival.