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Series 10 Review Round-Up: Ep 5, Oxygen

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 Knock Knock, starring Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor, Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts, and Matt Lucas as Nardole below.


”’Oxygen' does zombies in space and it's bloody brilliant”

Digital Spy read the full review here.


”It would be fair to say that Oxygen was something of a triumph.”

Den of Geek read the full review here.


”A claustrophobic treat of an episode”

Mirror read the full review here.


”This was a classic spaceship adventure - with a twist”

Telegraph read the full review here.


”‘Oxygen’ has relentlessly high stakes”

Cult Box read the full review here.


”The make-up department for this episode have certainly captured a great look for these poor wandering souls.”

Flickering Myth read the full review here.


”Mackie steals the show”

Uproxx read the full review here.


”Pearl Mackie is extraordinarily natural and believable as Bill, transmitting as a fully rounded person that you would like to know.”

Radio Times read the full review here.


”I’m reminded of classic Star Trek episodes that score an A-plus for science fiction, while still finding time to scrutinise modern day prejudices.”

Ars Technica UK read the full review here.


”thrilling rollercoaster”

The Reel Bits read the full review here.


”This must rate as one of the hardest-edged episodes of Doctor Who ever. It’s still huge fun and frothily silly in places but these moments are like little oases in a desert of harrowing grim. But boy, does it work. And work powerfully.”

MyM Buzz.com read the full review here.


 

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