(SPOILERS) Doctor Who Space Babies Review
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Space Babies was quite a funny episode which covered most of the bases for new viewers as well. Ncuti and Millie’s performances were very good, and the babies were cool. Some of the cuts when we were seeing the Bogeyman were a bit weird and it felt like there was something wrong / missing.
I also feel like the intro when Ruby stands on the butterfly was a bit quick, and I never knew the doctor could bring things back to life just by holding them and breathing (?) into them. It was cool and a nice touch though, teaching about the dangers of time travel in a comical way.
The Bogeyman was a good idea, looked great but I feel it didn’t get enough attention or time at the end when they decided they shouldn’t kill it. That part was a bit rushed, trying to fit into the 45-50 minute time, and I had to actually think about it before realising why they were saving it.
I noticed some political commentary, but of course they tried to keep it less for the first episode. I also noticed a mention of The Rani, and although I don’t actually know what that is I’ve heard many people theorising they might bring it back.
Weirdly, on Disney+, this episode is marked as Episode Two with the christmas special marked as Episode One in one place and ‘Special Four’ in another. I guess that’s good, just to make sure people watch The Church on Ruby Road first.
Overall, I enjoyed watching it and it has shown that Ncuti and Millie work very well together, so I am excited for the rest of the Season.