I loved, loved, loved this episode! Everything from how it was constructed (the way the 'reality' is woven around the fiction so that only hints are revealed to the viewer, at first... brilliant), to the way the more tortured side of the Doctor is revealed, to the setting in general, to the side cast of characters, to the ending - which made me cry, and I don't become that invested in a show (or even a movie) easily. Just - everything! And... can I just say here that I have the biggest crush on David Tennant? My friend is currently mocking me because he's about 20 years older, but man, I don't mind one bit. I just... uhm, yes, I believe I'll cut this short before I proceed to make it awkward - he has a wife (with excellent taste), after all. Suffice it to say, he's at least 80% of my 10 star review. Uhm... This episode, yes! That's what I was talking about. It was amazing. Watch it. I found myself liking the Martha character a lot more - for though she was endearing from the start, I was unhappy to see Rose go. Martha really shines in this episode. I have noticed that this show picks exceptional female leads, anyway - I normally find myself disliking the female characters in a show/movie. But, uh... Yup. Great show. Great episode. Great actor ;) annnd a fantastic writer/director.
Review of The Family of Blood
