Doctor Who: Complete Series 7 Blu Ray Review

Doctor Who: Complete Series 7 Blu Ray Review

Rating: PG
Released by BBC And Roadshow Home Ent

So, the last full series outing for Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor hits the small screen. And it's also a farewell to Amy Pond and a welcome to Clara.

Taking in 15 episodes, this set is of a varying quality storywise; from the highs of the Name of The Doctor (with its thrilling opening nod to the show's 50 years) to the lows of the Rings of Akhaten, there's one thing this show is never short on - ambition.

Matt Smith is never less than excellent in this - and Karen Gillan and Jenna Coleman certainly give the edge as the companions, but this series doesn't quite match the highs of previous ones, despite everyone's intent and commitment. The farewell to the Ponds is heartbreaking, but the introduction of Clara and subsequent mystery is a little rushed and leaves you feeling the show wasn't sure what it wanted to be this year.

However, the reintroduction of the Ice Warriors and the Great Intelligence showed the creativity is still alive. Extras to the set are also abundant - with 6 prequels (quite short) 15 behind the scenes pieces, 4 commentaries, making of and some documentaries make up for it. And the fact Matt Smith is on the commentary for Hide is a nice touch - but would have loved more of him.

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