Asylum of the Daleks

[John Darnacan]

So, what did you think?

[Fitz Kreiner]

A good solid 8 for me.

I have to say, the reveal of Jenna Louise Coleman post titles was rather a shock and a surprise nicely well kept. I have to admit that I'm hugely intrigued as to how we get to her being companion. Or, how her companion gets to that state. Or does she, as she doesn't seem to recognise the Doctor. Or does she, and she's just not saying because she knows that it will cause some issues with the time lines?

I have to say I wish that there were more classic Daleks about. It was great to see them sat there but I'd have loved to have seen some take more pivotal roles. Plus, Special Weapons Dalek!!!

It was interesting to see the insight into Amy and Rory's marital state. And interesting to see that the aftermath of Demon's Run on Amy. Just goes to show that travel with the Doctor isn't as safe as all that and it can have effects on your life.

As for Matt, he continues to shine through. Really loving his Doctor as the series continues.

[John Darnacan]

I have mixed feelings about this episode.

The forehead stalks seemed unnecessary.

A Dalek Parliament? Really? They don't strike me as a democratically inclined species. "I move we exterminate. Who seconds the motion? Good. All in favour, exterminate."

Also, why are the older RTD Daleks allowed to participate? Why aren't they exterminated by the newer Moffat Daleks?

I did like the bit with Rory and the "eggs".

In the Asylum, I didn't see any behaviour that seemed that mad (for a Dalek). It's just the same old exterminate, exterminate. (Perhaps there should have been a Dalek who actually thought he was a pepperpot. ;D )

I agree with LB, I would have like to have seen more classic Daleks.

I thought that was Jenna Louise Coleman, but then I realised her character was really a Dalek. But then, I realised she was the Dalek. I liked the concept of a Dalek being so insane, it thought it was human.

So if that is Jenna Louise Coleman, it's going to be another timey-whimey thing isn't it?

I give it 7/10 for lost opportunities.