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Doctor Who 2x06 - "The Age of Steel"
Plot Summary
The Cybermen take control of London and start converting the populace, in the conclusion of this gripping two-part episode. While Jackie falls under Lumic’s control, the Doctor, Rose and Mickey are reduced to fugitives in a world of terror. A last, desperate attack on the Cyberfactory is their only chance -- but will they all survive?
Danny's Review
This was indeed a gripping episode, and far fuller when it came to action and the use of the Cybermen. I think Tom MacRae did much better at the pacing of this story than he did at last week's episode, and Graeme Harper's direction was again very good. We saw a wide range of performances from all of the cast -- David Tennant expressed tragedy at having to condemn the Cybermen by reactivating their emotions and later enthusiasm at what made humans so great in his stirring speech. We also saw the conclusion to Pete Tyler's return... but he left a bit more suddenly than would have been best for poor Rose. And last of all, poor Mickey departed the TARDIS crew, and it looks like it's for good. I had really grown to respect Mickey recently and it's a great shame that he didn't stay on, especially because Noel Clarke has been so great within the Doctor Who community. He'll be missed.
My Rating: 9/10 - Fantastic
Next Week
The Doctor and Rose travel back in time to the fabulous fifties, where those funky new "television" things are even more sinister than they appear...
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