The Doctor and Donna travel to Ancient Rome, Pompeii, and arrive on Volcano day. Mount Vesuveus is due to erupt, but there are even more problems, the Oracle and soothsayers are seeing more then they should, knowing exactly who both the Doctor and Donna are, and where they've come from. Donna lands in trouble for false prophecy and ends up at the mercy of the Sisterhood, and there are huge fiery monsters in the Mountains.
Donna continues to be tremendous, and raises questions that have yet to be asked. The energy Catherine Tate puts in is excellent, she has been a joy to watch. Donna's character is a revelation, her despair at not being able to help at the end was immensely moving, one of the best companion performances to date.
Italy proves to be a glorious setting, the episode looks wonderful, it feels epic. The sets are stunning and look so right. The effects also are mesmerising.
The Sibylline Sisterhood look wonderfully effective, reminiscent of the Sisterhood of Karn. The design on their hands works so well.
Seeing Peter Capaldi is truly surreal, I wonder if there'll ever be a link to the Doctor, he's such a good actor.
This is a wonderful episode, so much going on, but it's coherent and bursting with energy, it gives some wonderful hints to the remainder of the glorious Series 4. Catherine Tate steals the show, I cannot applaud her highly enough.
Donna continues to be tremendous, and raises questions that have yet to be asked. The energy Catherine Tate puts in is excellent, she has been a joy to watch. Donna's character is a revelation, her despair at not being able to help at the end was immensely moving, one of the best companion performances to date.
Italy proves to be a glorious setting, the episode looks wonderful, it feels epic. The sets are stunning and look so right. The effects also are mesmerising.
The Sibylline Sisterhood look wonderfully effective, reminiscent of the Sisterhood of Karn. The design on their hands works so well.
Seeing Peter Capaldi is truly surreal, I wonder if there'll ever be a link to the Doctor, he's such a good actor.
This is a wonderful episode, so much going on, but it's coherent and bursting with energy, it gives some wonderful hints to the remainder of the glorious Series 4. Catherine Tate steals the show, I cannot applaud her highly enough.