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Originally Posted by Oliver_W

The seemingly low viewing figures aren't as bad as they seem when one considers the viewing habits of today, the fact that the episodes had been available to watch on iPlayer for about 20 hours before the broadcast, and that the two episodes were second and third highest viewing figures of the day, with Eurovision being first.

I agree the ratings figures are entirely meaningless - this is just not how people consume non-live television any more. Totally outdated metric, can only really get a true idea of viewership by looking at streaming stats in 6+ months time (and that is also what the execs will be looking at).

I haven't watched the new episodes yet so we ll reserve judgement. I don't like the idea of a musical number for the sake of a musical number, but apparently it may have an in-universe explanation. I enjoyed the Toy maker stuff so .

I've also seen the clip of the abortion social commentary from the first episode and all I'd really say about it is that it's too on the nose and thus comes across a bit preachy - and that's from someone who wholeheartedly agrees with the gist of what's being said. It just feels schlocky.

BUT

Anyone who says there hasn't been schlocky/unsubtke preaching in Doctor Who all along is lying to themselves.