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Guys, it isn't confirmed Jenna is leaving the show just yet. The media is in a flurry that she is, Capaldi is denying it and Jenna is just sitting there amused by the whole thing.

The episode itself was excellent. I really like the new introduction sequence and theme (so glad they didn't use the Rassilon symbols from the fan version, because that's the one aspect I really didn't like from it).

Calling out Clara on all her flaws has humanised her a lot from her rather rocky entrance to the show, and it sent out a very good message to all the shallow fans watching the series as well. It was great seeing the Paternoster Gang again (although the "LOOK WE'RE MARRIED AND LESBIANS" reminder every 30 seconds was RTD levels of shoehorned), and I liked that it had a greater focus on Vastra and Jenny rather than Strax. As much as I like Strax he was really beginning to ruin the Sontarans for me.

The clockword droids were also about a billion times better than they were in The Girl in the Fireplace. They gave off a very Phillip Hinchcliffe vibe which worked well with Capaldi's Doctor.

And Capaldi himself, well he was just fantastic. He has the presence and authority of the old Doctors but still that childish glee and energy of the newer ones. It's the perfect mix for the new series format. I love him already and can't wait for more.

Matt's cameo was great too. Not just because it tied everything together nicely but also because it gave him a proper exit that related to Clara and didn't pin on a fanservicy Amy pond cameo.

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

I cannot even say if i like the new guy or not as I couldn't even understand half of what he was saying as it sounded like he was just mumbling.

Aww, are Scottish accents too hard for you?