Before the Flood Starting Soon!

Only a few minutes left before the start of Before the Flood, the second part of last week's opener, Under the Lake. I can't believe we're at episode four of Season 9 already!

Under the Lake was a pretty good start, a nice homage to the classic Doctor Who "base under siege" theme. Hopefully Before the Flood won't let us down as a climax to the story. We all know that the Doctor/Peter Capaldi won't really get killed, but let's see you wriggle your way out of this one with good storytelling, not sonic sunglasses pseudononsense.

Come on guys, let's give us a first in NuWho - not one, but TWO good two-parters in a row!

Under the Lake Starting Soon!

Under the Lake, the third episode of of Series 9 of Doctor Who will be airing on BBC1 in about ten minutes, at 8.25pm. I know nothing about the story (I've been avoiding spoilers like the plague) other than what I've seen in the trailer, which looks suitably spooky.

Under the Lake has a lot to live up to, following on the heels of the cracking two-part opening story. I'm really looking forward to it, but after such a great start, I hope it's not a matter of "the only way is down". Here's hoping that Moffat & co. can keep the momentum going for the rest of Season 9.

ADDENDUM: Now THAT was a surprise. I was never expecting another two-parter right on the heels of the first one. It looks like Steven Moffat has been taking on board comments from fans wanting longer, better-developed stories, which has always been my main beef with the modern series. I definitely approve.

This was a nice, creepy one, another classic "base under siege" Doctor Who story. Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman are on fine form as the Doctor and Clara, and, in my opinion, are really clicking together as a fine Doctor-companion team. Capaldi is becoming a very fine Doctor indeed, just as I knew he would.

Here's hoping that next week's Part Two is as good as the first one.