Rose's mother always told her that her father was a fine man but Rose has no memories of him; he died alone in a road after being hit by a car that failed to stop when Rose was still a baby. Rose asks the Doctor to take her back to the day he died so that she can ensure he doesn't die alone but as she watches the accident she can't bring herself to go to him. She asks to try again and this time she impulsively rushes out and saves his life. The Doctor is disappointed and tells her that their travels together are over. It soon becomes apparent that her actions are having severe consequences beyond the fact that her father is now alive. The Tardis is just an ordinary police box and creatures from another dimension are snatching people from the streets. The Doctor, Rose, her family and they various friends take shelter in a church while The Doctor tries to find a way to save the day. Meanwhile Rose gets to know who her father really was.
This episode is one of the most emotional yet; the scenes between Rose and her father were touching as Rose gets to know the real man rather than the person her father told her about. The conclusion isn't really a surprise but that doesn't weaken the episode; if anything it intensifies the importance of Rose's interaction with her father in the church. Rose's actions may be seen as wrong but I'm sure every viewer can sympathise her choice. Billie Piper and Shaun Dingwall really impress as Rose and her father. The monsters are scary without being too scary for younger viewers and there are some amusing moments. Overall I'd say this was a superior episode with a relatable story.
This episode is one of the most emotional yet; the scenes between Rose and her father were touching as Rose gets to know the real man rather than the person her father told her about. The conclusion isn't really a surprise but that doesn't weaken the episode; if anything it intensifies the importance of Rose's interaction with her father in the church. Rose's actions may be seen as wrong but I'm sure every viewer can sympathise her choice. Billie Piper and Shaun Dingwall really impress as Rose and her father. The monsters are scary without being too scary for younger viewers and there are some amusing moments. Overall I'd say this was a superior episode with a relatable story.