The second part picks up right where "The Time of Angels" leaves off with the Doctor and company boldly jumping "literally" out of the Angels' trap. But they're not out of danger yet, as Steven Moffat manages to ramp up the threat even more with Angel's sinister countdown for Amy and the reappearance of the crack in space and time that first appeared in Amy's wall for the season premiere (except now it sucks people in, when convenient for the plot, erasing their existence and all memory of them entirely!)
The "oxygen factory" concept is interesting and still manages to be terrifying tho it is a far more open space than the claustrophobic catacombs of the previous episode. In this episode we get to see some important character moments. Amy's fear turned bravery, facing the Angels alone. Professor (sorry I can't call her Doctor, it makes no sense) Song desperately trying trying to hold on to the Doctor's trust; the Doctor's mounting frustration and even vulnerability as he tries to keep everyone alive and defeat the Angels while closing the crack in time and space; All done wonderfully well with poignant performances by all, Matt Smith's being especially visceral as his frustration mounts. And even though the climax may be a bit convenient plot-wise, it is still awesome to behold.
Something to note too in hindsight, since I've alteady seen the whole season, is how while concluding the two-parter it also serves as to superbly harken the season finale (which will be touched on in that review). But even without that, it is an excellent episode in itself, living up to the kind of writing we expect from Moffat at the top of his game. 9.5/10
The "oxygen factory" concept is interesting and still manages to be terrifying tho it is a far more open space than the claustrophobic catacombs of the previous episode. In this episode we get to see some important character moments. Amy's fear turned bravery, facing the Angels alone. Professor (sorry I can't call her Doctor, it makes no sense) Song desperately trying trying to hold on to the Doctor's trust; the Doctor's mounting frustration and even vulnerability as he tries to keep everyone alive and defeat the Angels while closing the crack in time and space; All done wonderfully well with poignant performances by all, Matt Smith's being especially visceral as his frustration mounts. And even though the climax may be a bit convenient plot-wise, it is still awesome to behold.
Something to note too in hindsight, since I've alteady seen the whole season, is how while concluding the two-parter it also serves as to superbly harken the season finale (which will be touched on in that review). But even without that, it is an excellent episode in itself, living up to the kind of writing we expect from Moffat at the top of his game. 9.5/10