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A witty, engaging and very original episode that was a big improvement on last week. Not outstanding, but one of the best of the new season.

This episode begins with one of the longest introductions before the title credits I can recall. The Doctor, Amy and Rory find themselves switching between two realities each time they nod off at the sound of birdsong. The Doctor warns them that this looks like it could be a tricky one and them smiles as if he relishes the challenge.

This episode began with a witty scene involving the Doctor popping out of a cake at Amy's fiance's stag party. But this was probably the highpoint of a weak episode. There were some good bits, but the plot was not strong and there was little that was novel. We learnt a little more about the cracks, but that was it.

A clever, pacy episode that answers some questions and sets up a whole lot more. The Doctor eventually overcomes the angels (in a manner reminiscent of Doomsday). Along the way we find out more about the angels, River Song and the cracks.

Stephen Moffat brings back two of his creations in this episode: River Song and the Weeping Angels and combines them into an enigmatic thriller. The Weeping Angels are revealed to be far more powerful and dangerous than Blink would suggest and give this episode a thriller / horror feel.

The daleks are back, but what on Earth are they up to? Perhaps more significantly, why can't Amy remember who they are? A mysterious and occasionally hilarious episode that sees the daleks regenerate yet again into something more dangerous.

This is the first "normal" episode of the new series, ie. not a regeneration episode or a special. And I think we are starting to see the more thoughtful approach of Steven Moffat. As with The Eleventh Hour it's something hiding in the shadows (in this case the beast below) and the Doctor's ability to notice things and understand what's going on while Amy sees nothing. What follows is a gripping episode with lots of suspense, just a few snippets of humour and a difficult decision for the Doctor.

After a long wait - let's face it, just four episodes in 2009 was insufficient - the Doctor is back. A new theme/intro, a new logo, a new producer, a new face, a new companion, a new TARDIS, even a new sonic screwdriver, and yet, so many references to the past. This blend of old and new looks very, very promising. For a first episode, this is up there with the best. Better than Eccleston's or Tennant's. Bring it on, I say.

More space opera from Russell Davies as his reign comes to an end and David Tennant finishes his time as The Doctor. But for all that, it was a pretty solid episode. A little over the top, but not as much as some other season endings. Many loose ends were tied up and David Tennant given ample opportunity to farewell his role in style.

The Vinvocci (also unchanged by the gate) rescue the Doctor and Wilf in the "worst rescue ever" (the Doctor's words). They escape to the Vinvocci's ship in orbit and hide.

The first half of two-part finale to Season IV, David Tennant as the 10^th Doctor and Russell Davies as Producer. The episode begins with the resurrection of the Master (can he ever be killed?) and ends with the Master taking over humanity. But this is portrayed as only a small thing in comparison to an underlying event - the return of the Time Lords!