Doctor Who superfan Lizo reviews the 12th episode of the fourth series - The Stolen Earth.
Picking straight up from the end of Turn Left, when the Doctor realised that the whole universe was in grave danger, The Stolen Earth hurtles along at a frantic pace, squeezing more into 45 minutes than most double parters manage in twice the time.
The Earth has been stolen away, and the planet has never needed his help more. The people who know the Doctor best all band together in a last desperate attempt to find him, and to fight the advancing enemy.
The enemy are, of course, the Daleks who return for the first time this series. And it's great seeing them back at their terrifying best. Exterminating everything in sight, and forcing the earth into surrender, with the help of someone from their past.
Deadliest threat
This episode also links together several themes that have been developing throughout the series. From other disappearing planets to the vanishing bees.
But the best part of it is seeing so many friends from the Doctor's past linking up for the first time and working together to fight the deadliest threat they've faced yet.
Just like last week's episode, people who've followed all the goings on in the Who-niverse over the last four years will love the way that so many different themes and characters combine to create one of the best episodes of the series.
Delight
Because it's the first part of a two-part story, a fair amount of time is spent setting things up which will, no doubt, pay off in the final episode of the series.
But even so, it's a cracking adventure that will delight most Who fans, while still leaving them desperate to know how it's all going to end in the hour-long finale a week later.
Four and a half out of five
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"I thought it was brilliant but I hated the way it ended."
Cameron, 10, Armagh, Northern Ireland
"I was in tears at the end. I really do not want to see what the new Doctor Who looks like. I really hope next week's episode is just as good as this week's. If it is, this will be the best series ever. I mean, how can it get better?!!!!"
Kerry, 12, Gloucester, England
"A complete difference to other episodes, a rollercoaster for the end of a series."
Luke, 10, London, England
"WOW!! OH MY GOODNESS. That was another superb episode on all counts. I thought all the acting was superb and the plot and cliffhanger ending were fantastic. I think the BBC's overall ability to keep this finale is excellent, if a little bit frustrating for Who fans who are desperate to find out more. I thought it was great that they left it this long before bringing Rose back because it let her disappearance sink in and made you think "What if she isn't coming back?" I can't praise it enough. WOW. What happens next WEEK?!?!?!?!?!?!?"
Chloe, 12, Sheffield, England
"I thought it was brilliant! A real cliffhanger. Can't wait till this Saturday..."
Zoe, 12, Trowbridge, England
"I think bringing out the red Daleks made it silly."
Thomas, 11, London, England
"Best episode EVER!!! I only started watching Doctor Who this series but I think it's BRILLIANT!"
Jessica, 11, UK
"It was very good, I felt sorry for Rose because she was being pushed out of the picture."
Isobel, 12, Kings Lynn, England
"WOW! I loved the Stolen Earth! It was the best Doctor Who episode ever! I am a HUGE Doctor Who fan and I think this was the best episode I have ever seen! I can't wait to see the next one!"
Jo, 12, Somerset, England
"I thought the Stolen Earth was brilliant! The CGI was brilliant and the return of Davros made Doctor Who a little bit more intense. Dalek Caan was also rather funny."
Harry, 12, London, England
"I thought it was brilliant with Davros the evil Dalek creator back. I rate it 10 out of 10. Series four is absolutely wicked and I can't wait to see the next episode."
Jack, 13, Stockton, England
"Oh, my goodness, I cried so much at the end of the Stolen Earth. It was amazing! Everyone was absolutely phenomenal!!"
Esme, 12, Bradford, England
"Rose was a great character in Doctor Who and she made the episode sometimes scary and sometimes funny."
Hilary, 10, London, England
"I think Doctor Who is great. It's just getting scarier and scarier."
Georgina, 9, Leeds, England
"I thought it was really action-packed, full of excitement and quite emotional. It was quite sad when the Doctor and Rose are running to see each other then the Doctor gets exterminated! It was cool when the Doctor was regenerating but I am quite sad because David Tennant might leave!"
Martha, 10, Somerset, England
"I loved that episode. It was epic and cool and adventurous. I really like Davros because he was wicked and mint and cool and so weird! I also liked the insane Dalek Caan. What did he mean when he said "Everlasting death for the most faithful companion?!" I'm glad Rose is back and I hope she doesn't die and saves the day."
Harriet, 11, Bristol, England
"This episode was brilliant! It was cool that all the old companions were in it as well. I could not believe my eyes when the Doctor regenerated; I wonder who he'll turn in to!"
Tom, 10, Cardiff, Wales
"Absolutely amazing! I can't believe that the Doctor regenerates himself! And I soooo want the Doctor and Rose to be together for one last time! Sooo excited for next week!"
Barry, 12, London, England
"No... It can't be... how can the Doctor... I won't spoil it, but this is the best episode yet by far. Watch it. Now. 10/5."
Adam, 11, Swansea, Wales
"I loved this episode. I would give it 9/10. It should be a great series finale with everyone back. I can't believe he has started to change!!!!!"
Bethan, 12, Slough, England
"I think it's great and scary. Sometimes I get goosebumps and sometimes it makes me laugh."
Georgina, 8, Nottinghamshire, England
"I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! It brought old friends together, linked a bit with the Sarah Jane adventures and even Davros, creator of the Daleks came back! I was a bit annoyed when they left us on that cliffhanger, though."
Zohra, 9, Surbiton, England
"That episode was brilliant! I can't believe the Doctor is regenerating! And we saw Davros. Cool!"
Hannah, 12, Essex, England
"I absolutely loved that episode! It was amazing! I just was so happy when Rose and the Doctor were running to each other but those pesky Daleks always have to ruin the fun!"
Tallulah, 12, Oxford, England
"I thought it was a brilliant episode but I think Rose has changed a lot."
Fionnuala, 11, Belfast, Northern Ireland
"This episode was fab! I'm looking forward to seeing the 11th Doctor. I just watched the episode and was amazed to see our 10th Doctor go. Can't wait to see what happens!"
Joseph, 8, Epsom, England
"Rose is back! Yay! The latest episode is always better than the last! Next week will be just so awesome! The actors were superb but I don't want him to regenerate! That means they might replace him! NOOOOOO! But then again, this programme is ALWAYS full of surprises!"
Sophie, 12, Eastbourne, England
"I can't believe Rose has come back, it's been a two-year break which is a bit too long for people to remember her."
Lotte, 10, Chelmsford, England
"It was my favourite Doctor Who episode of all time! I was shocked when the Doctor revealed what Bad Wolf meant (the end of the universe). The trailer for next week's episode looks like the best ever episode in the history of Doctor Who!"
Adam, 11, Solihull, England
"Absolutely amazing! Really cool how everything from the last two series links together and of course Rose is back! The only bad thing is I have to wait a week for the next episode..."
Rachel, 12, London, England
"Doctor Who was really weird! I didn't get it. Anyone out there who did?"
Ellie, 12, London, England
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