The title to this post should give you a clue to my favourite tenth Doctor. Yep, easy choice for me the double parter Impossible Planet and Satan Pit are my top Tennant story.
So why do I like this story. It came somewhat out of the blue. When series 2 was being filmed, we knew a lot about the opening half of the series, but next to nothing about the latter half. And so, out of nowhere, this story appeared and it was great.
What's not to love about a space base, and an ancient evil picking the crew off one by one. This story is close to Doctor Who doing Alien or Aliens. Two great horror movies, but set a real, out on the limb of space atmosphere. Something the director, James Strong, brings across.
The design and portrayal of Ood are amazing. In many ways we feel very sorry for this race. They have been enslaved by the human race and made to do what Humans want, then they get enslaved by the beast (more on him later) and made to do his evil race. Their voices are chilling and beautiful at the same time.
The beast is a great idea and voiced superbly by Gabriel Woolf (a welcome return). He just works as a villain. The way we hear the word 'Toby' is particularly chilling Praises must go to the rest of the cast, who play their respective roles fantastically. Whether lamenting the demise of a fellow crew member, or bravely trying to save their own lives, it's a great ensemble cast.
So, one more day, and then the big day to go. Best start thinking about my favourite Matt Smith story.
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