[ZeoRangerV]

Great finale, soured by two major complaints for me.

The Cybermen were just gloried props...again...for the third time in a finale. I thought Moffat had finally hit the nail on the head last episode, but now back thinking no one can write them any way other than marching cannon fodder. The use of the newer models was stupid too. Not just because it didn't make any sense, but because it highlighted just how awful they look compared to a design from the sixties.

Also Bill's departure. While I have no problem with her escaping a cyber-fate (I wish she hadn't, but that was never going to happen), the fact they almost note-for-note rehashed Clara's exit was pretty ridiculous. The Pilot was the most ridiculous "get out of jail free" card I've ever seen. And people think RTD was bad.

The scripting and characters were utterly superb though. The framing with Bill was brilliantly handled, and Simm/Gomez absolutely ruled the show. What an absolutely fitting exit for the both of them. Here's hoping the Master gets his nerve back next time he/she rolls around.

ALSO CHRISTMAS IS GOING TO ROCK GUYS