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Doctor Who (The Second Series): “Day of the Moon”

This episode began with not one but three chase sequences, one of which ended with the mysterious River Song jumping out a window to her seemingly apparent death. Needless to say, she didn't quite die though one can't help but wonder whether a day will soon come when Ms. Song tries that stunt again and no one comes to her rescue.

The rest of the episode, unfortunately, was a bit of a letdown. On one hand, we did find out the identity of the mysterious aliens we met in "The Impossible Astronaut." And I loved the way Ms. Song referred to the alien operation as being not so much an invasion as an occupation. In other words, Ms. Song and company were living in Occupied America -- which is an odd expression to hear from someone who did not exactly match the image of a Chicana militant.

On the other hand, we were left in mystery on almost every other point of the story and introduced to a mysterious young girl who might or might not be related to either Amy or the Doctor. And despite all the years the Doctor had made a fuss about not using a gun, he nevertheless managed to come with a surprisingly bloodthirsty solution to this week's problem.

I must confess that I am feeling a bit sorry for Rory though. Yes, I get that he will never make an adequate substitute for the Doctor in Amy's eyes but then Amy is not exactly the best of substitutes for past companions herself. And quite frankly, it is been a long while since I have been as annoyed with a companion as I have been with Amy. Perhaps I will warm up to her as the season goes on but at present I find her at best merely tolerable.