Asylum of the Daleks
by Steven Moffat
Originally Broadcasted: September 1st, 2012
The Doctor and the newly divorced Amy and Rory are teleported to the Parliament of the Daleks and sent on a mission to destroy the Dalek's Asylum planet, where everything is not as it seems, especially a girl named Oswin Oswald...
Since Doctor Who returned to our screens in 2005, the writers always have always tried to start the season off with a bang. And they have each and every year. This year however may have had the biggest bang of them all. Asylum of the Daleks is to me, a perfect Doctor Who story. The Doctor, Amy, and Rory are all on top game, given some fantastic lines and wonderful, heartbreaking moments. The Daleks are given even more new life by Steven Moffat, as we now have Dalek/Human hybrids. And they need the Doctor's help? Definitely a different spin on the Daleks. I really love it when Doctor Who surprises me. With the internet full so many many Doctor Who fans, it's really hard to not be spoiled. But I was 100% surprised by the big shock in this episode: the first appearance of new companion Oswin Oswald, played by Jenna Louise Coleman. Or at least, that's who I think she is. I won't give away the big end to this episode, but I will say that Coleman is going to make an excellent companion, maybe the best of the new series. Certainly an admirable follow-up to Amy and Rory. Her comic wit, and instant connection with The Doctor through only a video screen left me grasping for more. And it doesn't hurt that she's really good looking! I'm really excited for the next four episodes of the first part of the series, and even more excited to see how Oswin comes back into play later on this series.
Luke's Rating: 10/10
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