The Giggle
Regardless of everything else, Neil Patrick Harris completely dominated every scene he was in. The absolute highlight of the episode and one of the best villain performances the show has seen. Who on earth would've thought that they'd somehow be able to bring back the Toymaker: a villain from 1966, and pull it off credibly?
Fair to say I was engaged the whole time and on the edge of my seat on a couple of occasions. The games the Toymaker played with 14 and Donna were amazing, and seeing Mel again was a joy.
Bigeneration seems to be divisive but I didn't really have an issue. 15 is off to a good start. He's got presence onscreen and he wasn't overshadowed by 14, so I'm confident that whatever happens with Doctor Who in the near future, he'll be good in the role.
About an 8 or 9/10. Haven't decided yet.
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