Without a doubt, this was the best episode Season 6 had to offer thus far. It had a pretty epic plot (to be continued, obviously) with interesting new* characters. I particularly liked the Madame Vasta + squire. Sort of a lizard/lesbian version of Captain Jack and Ianto? Those two should totally find their way onto Torchwood at some point. Also, I like how in S6 Moffat hasn't been shying away from Teh Gay as much as in S5. In fact, there were a couple of pages torn from RTD's book in this ep. I wish the rest of the season had been like this.
Then of course there's the big reveal, which I got blindsided by, since I was distracted by continuity and other things. Yes, Amy Pond is River Song's mother - which I am to presume means she's the Doctor's MIL? Creepy. The "baby exposed to the time stream makes it part Time Lord" explanation was a little thin, but it opens the door for a few things. River will eventually regnerate (or since she'ss backwards, someone will regenerate into River), so don't get too attached to actor Alex Kingston. Also, now that the big payload has been dropped, I wouldn't expect Amy and Rory are going to be on the show much longer. There's been no announce of a companion change in the near future, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did it on the down-low, even as soon as in the 2nd half of the season.
But we will have to wait until September to find out. Enjoy your summer, and don't forget to watch Torchwood: Miracle Day, starting July 8th!
* - but implied older. The Sontaran and Silurian actors were repeats, as those races reproduce as clones and clutch-sisters, respectively.
Then of course there's the big reveal, which I got blindsided by, since I was distracted by continuity and other things. Yes, Amy Pond is River Song's mother - which I am to presume means she's the Doctor's MIL? Creepy. The "baby exposed to the time stream makes it part Time Lord" explanation was a little thin, but it opens the door for a few things. River will eventually regnerate (or since she'ss backwards, someone will regenerate into River), so don't get too attached to actor Alex Kingston. Also, now that the big payload has been dropped, I wouldn't expect Amy and Rory are going to be on the show much longer. There's been no announce of a companion change in the near future, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did it on the down-low, even as soon as in the 2nd half of the season.
But we will have to wait until September to find out. Enjoy your summer, and don't forget to watch Torchwood: Miracle Day, starting July 8th!
* - but implied older. The Sontaran and Silurian actors were repeats, as those races reproduce as clones and clutch-sisters, respectively.
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