The plan of Chiang is becoming clear, he's abducting young girls, and sucking their life force out of them.
I have been utterly engrossed since starting, and unlike yesterday's battle royale to stay awake through The Space Pirates, I am literally on the edge of my seat. The thing that gets me is how unbelievably bleak and macabre this story is, it's really nasty.
This episode showcases the brilliance of Leela, and why she's such a big favourite among fans. Not one to be in fine clothes, sat at table for long, the frills are off, and she's battling the villain at the core, only to run into real danger. It seems a real pity watching this, that Leela never got to battle The Daleks, on screen that is.
That's the best cliffhanger the show has had for some time. Who'd have thought a giant rat could be so terrifying. We learn that Louise can scream.
Credit to the writer, director, actors etc, they really delivered a magical story, very few true Doctor Who fans are critical of this story.
Outstanding, 10/10.