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Series 10 Review Round-Up: Ep 10, The Eaters Of Light

By Cameron K McEwan

Doctor Who Series 10 continues airing around the world – find out where to watch in your area here – and the reviews are coming in thick and fast!

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Read what the critics and fans had to say about The Eaters Of Light, starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor, Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts, Matt Lucas as Nardole and Michelle Gomez as Missy below.


“Return of classic writer was a joy”

The Telegraph – read the full review here


“The Eaters of Light is an eerie delight”

Digital Spy – read the full review here


“It’s wonderfully atmospheric, has a great CG monster and there are some amusing guest characters. Nardole gets some of his best moments yet.”

MYM Buzz – read the full review here


“Rona Munro creates her own legends with a beautifully written script”

Radio Times – read the full review here


“The Light Eaters are visually glorious and using them sparingly helps build the tension for their screen appearances.”

Mirror – read the full review here


“Bill’s character development into someone who is able to emulate the leadership of the Doctor in her own, more empathetic way has been Series 10’s most satisfying through-line”

Cult Box – read the full review here


“… this was a great episode”

SciFi Pulse – read the full review here


“… the episode crackles with ideas, most of which are firmly rooted in characters and cultures”

A.V. Club – read the full review here


“… this airy, lyrical instalment of Doctor Who once again chimes eerily with current events.”

The Guardian – read the full review here


“… a good ep for newbies to the Doctor Who world.”

Ars Technica UK – read the full review here


 

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