I'm a little torn with this one; on the one hand I enjoy the historical aspect of this episode. On the other hand, it is just so campy (sigh-I know, a frequent complaint of mine).
Delving into some Shakespearean history was quite fun and the whole words have power aspect was intriguing, but unfortunately not very well executed. The aliens being perceived as witchcraft makes sense on some level but it was just too campy to take their supposed technology seriously. Also, a little over the top with flattering Shakespeare. Seriously, he's not the only good writer, or genius, to exist (I also personally think his works are a little over-rated but that's just me).
The dismissal of Martha's race as a possible issue in favor of the Doctor's enthusiasm for Shakespeare here borders on obnoxiousness toward the end but the way he deals with the "witches" is entertaining. Overall a mostly fun little adventure but could have been so much more. 7/10
Delving into some Shakespearean history was quite fun and the whole words have power aspect was intriguing, but unfortunately not very well executed. The aliens being perceived as witchcraft makes sense on some level but it was just too campy to take their supposed technology seriously. Also, a little over the top with flattering Shakespeare. Seriously, he's not the only good writer, or genius, to exist (I also personally think his works are a little over-rated but that's just me).
The dismissal of Martha's race as a possible issue in favor of the Doctor's enthusiasm for Shakespeare here borders on obnoxiousness toward the end but the way he deals with the "witches" is entertaining. Overall a mostly fun little adventure but could have been so much more. 7/10