Review of Parts 1 & 2:
This story would be a great addition to any Doctor Who series, it is really excellent in every department.
Russell T. Davies and Gareth Roberts have written a superb plot and script which involve a sinister villain 'The Trickster' and an alien device causing a mysterious situation with Maria waking up and finding that she is the only one who can remember Sarah Jane or Luke. It is gripping, hugely intriguing, dark, clever and by the end very touching. The quality of the ideas and the dialogue is really superb and it is matched by the great acting by the whole cast and direction by Graeme Harper.
The Trickster is as scary as any Doctor Who monster, properly creepy, chilling and menacing with a great design which was possibly rather influential on Steven Moffatt's designs of several future monsters. The concept of what he does and the thought provoking strength of the plot as it revealed are terrific. We get great mystery at the start and great, moving drama by the end.
Jane Asher is great as Andrea while the regular cast are all on absolute top form.The Graske is a fun addition for young viewers but is probably my least favourite aspect of the production. The make up, effects and all other elements are very good.
This adventure is fantastic.
My ratings: Parts 1 & 2 - 9.5/10.
This story would be a great addition to any Doctor Who series, it is really excellent in every department.
Russell T. Davies and Gareth Roberts have written a superb plot and script which involve a sinister villain 'The Trickster' and an alien device causing a mysterious situation with Maria waking up and finding that she is the only one who can remember Sarah Jane or Luke. It is gripping, hugely intriguing, dark, clever and by the end very touching. The quality of the ideas and the dialogue is really superb and it is matched by the great acting by the whole cast and direction by Graeme Harper.
The Trickster is as scary as any Doctor Who monster, properly creepy, chilling and menacing with a great design which was possibly rather influential on Steven Moffatt's designs of several future monsters. The concept of what he does and the thought provoking strength of the plot as it revealed are terrific. We get great mystery at the start and great, moving drama by the end.
Jane Asher is great as Andrea while the regular cast are all on absolute top form.The Graske is a fun addition for young viewers but is probably my least favourite aspect of the production. The make up, effects and all other elements are very good.
This adventure is fantastic.
My ratings: Parts 1 & 2 - 9.5/10.