Part Two of The End of Time didn't disappoint. It fortunately wasn't an overblown over the top, too-many-things-happening-at-once typical Russel T Davies finalé. It was a joy to see the TimeLords back, although I had been hoping that they might be the Doctor's salvation, and him theirs, using the Immortality Gate to restore his allegedly beloved home planet and race. But no, that would have been too easy. At least they are back, and Gallifrey still exists, contrary to what we'd been previously led to believe.
Nice twist for the four knocks to be Bernard Cribbins'... although I was hoping to see the Doctor regenerate just after absorbing the radiation, rather than suddenly have enough life in him to clean up and go on a farewell tour!
In the past the excitement of the regeneration was in not knowing how it was going to happen - and sadly they used the same, boring visual effect, again, in the TARDIS, all of which proved to be quite a letdown. They missed a track with this one.
The episode was longer than usual - mainly to cater for RTD's overcrowded, un-necessary "farewell tour" and "let's bring everyone back right at the end" saga, which for me, diluted the excitement and anticipation of the regeneration, which almost felt like an afterthought after Davies' own swansong.
Will I miss David Tennant? No. I'm ready for a new Doctor. Will I miss Russel T Davies? Certainly not. The man can't write for toffee. Am I looking forward to next year? Definately, especially since having seen the trailer. And I shall wait for the new series to grace our screens before passing judgement on young Matt Smith.
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