For what it was, I enjoyed it. Fun, over the top, and offered something new. The series as a whole had some really fun ideas. This episode felt like it had too much to do, pacing was patchy and perhaps the original intent was a slightly longer series?
Here's the thing... Doctor Who can't just endlessly repeat your favourite stuff from the RTD era. Chibnall tried something new; some of it worked, some of it didn't, but I appreciate the attempt to offer up something fresh.
Not perfect at all, but the random hate, negative pre-air reviews and general whining from the "fan" base it getting tiresome.
Here's the thing... Doctor Who can't just endlessly repeat your favourite stuff from the RTD era. Chibnall tried something new; some of it worked, some of it didn't, but I appreciate the attempt to offer up something fresh.
Not perfect at all, but the random hate, negative pre-air reviews and general whining from the "fan" base it getting tiresome.