I think I went in expecting a bit too much given the quality of the lead up done by Paul McGann. While the storyline held lots of promise once again Matt Smiths dreadful overacting let the whole show down. Tennant did well and the great Cameo appearance by Tom Baker topped them all. The next Doctor,Peter Capaldi,puts in a split second appearance where you just see his eyes which was well thought out. Interestingly Eccleston did not appear which was disappointing and his role has been subverted/diminished by the new "War Doctor" Hurt for the sake of modifying the whole shows direction because it was originally cast that Eccleston fought in the time war. To be fair to Matt Smith, while I feel he is a poorly chosen person for the role, a lot of problems have to do with many of the last couple of seasons poorly done scripts. So here's hoping that Peter Capaldi can bring the show back to the glory days and potential shown by previous Doctors portrayed by Tennant, McGann, Eccleston, Tom Baker and Jon Pertwee
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