This was a bit of a slow burn episode that really just sets up for the big second act. What I did enjoy about this episode was some of the character work, particularly where Mickey is concerned.
I've always felt Mickey could have been a much better written and developed character. He is often written to be a buffoon and slightly dim which is a shame. I've also found the relationship between Rose and himself to be quite odd, ever since the Doctor came into their lives he has played second fiddle. Finally it is addressed in this episode and I appreciate how The Doctor also acknowledged this.
Rose as a character in this 2nd series has been quite inconsistent at times wavering between petty, jealous and bratty whenever another woman shows interest or has a close connection to the Doctor. Her petty jibes towards Lucy the waitress were totally unnecessary and I just don't enjoy that side of her character.
Going into the episode it wasn't hard to work out that the Cybermen were making their debut in the new who era in this episode so that took a lot of the mystery out for me. Also the main human villain was kinda hammy in my opinion and not in the good way.
Overall a bit lackluster in parts but the character work made it stronger.
I've always felt Mickey could have been a much better written and developed character. He is often written to be a buffoon and slightly dim which is a shame. I've also found the relationship between Rose and himself to be quite odd, ever since the Doctor came into their lives he has played second fiddle. Finally it is addressed in this episode and I appreciate how The Doctor also acknowledged this.
Rose as a character in this 2nd series has been quite inconsistent at times wavering between petty, jealous and bratty whenever another woman shows interest or has a close connection to the Doctor. Her petty jibes towards Lucy the waitress were totally unnecessary and I just don't enjoy that side of her character.
Going into the episode it wasn't hard to work out that the Cybermen were making their debut in the new who era in this episode so that took a lot of the mystery out for me. Also the main human villain was kinda hammy in my opinion and not in the good way.
Overall a bit lackluster in parts but the character work made it stronger.