Well, there’s nothing like a good old history story is there? “Its Pompeii … and its volcano day” is the line we’ve been waiting for since Captain Jack said it in 2005. It was almost inevitable. The Doctor and Donna arrive in what they think is ancient Rome and the usual "This is wonderful" scene ensues.
But, as usual, there is something not altogether right going on. As we long-time fans have come to expect, these historical adventures always have some alien influence (unlike the Hartnell days) and in Pompeii the Doctor finds that the soothsayers know a lot more than they should. (What is on Donna’s back?)
The aliens that landed centuries ago are reconstituting themselves into an invasion force … one that puts the Doctor in a very difficult position. There are a lot of great special effects and a good solid story that puts the morality of Doctor Who back into position. Donna comes across, again, as the voice of reason for the Doctor, but also understands the impossible choices he must make.
But, I have to add, that something about this story didn’t sit right with me. I can’t quite put my finger on it, so perhaps I should let it be for now. Some stories take time, while others (like “The Shakespeare Code”) seem wonderful on first viewing and become tiresome after multiple viewings.
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