Another series has flown by, and what a series it was! From the very first episode, it was apparent that things were going to be different this time- Everything from the blockbuster-style stories to the obvious 50th anniversary build-up screamed that Doctor Who was heading for a change. But was this change a good one? And what did the individual episodes, themes, characters and plot contribute to the series?...

Asylum of the Daleks
When I first watched this episode, I believed it to be the best opener a series has ever seen. And I still stand por that view. The main shock of the episode was of course the early entrance of Clara, credited as Oswin in this episode. Her character was full of boldness, sass, bravery, and intelligence, and I already had high hopes. Amy and Rory were having a marriage crisis, and the reason was linked to the tragedy of what Kovarian did to Amy on Demon's run. The couple kissed and made up though in what was a heart-wrenching scene. The actual plot of the episode was on topo, início form. It was action-packed, and the Daleks were back and scarier than ever! Oswin's fate was terrifying, and The Doctor's fear was nice to see.
Ranking: 10/10

dinossauros on a Spaceship
This was promised to be a 'fun romp' of an episode, with not much story behind it. And that was what it turned out to be. Sure, there were a lot of laughs in the episode, and a few silly moments, but there was also an edge of darkness to the theme. Solomon was a cruel character, who used others for his own gain, and The Doctor's decision to send him to his death was very shocking for me to watch. On the negative side, the addition of Nefertiti and Riddell was unnecessary.
Ranking: 6.5/10

A Town Called Mercy
On my first watch, this episode let me down. The western themes were promising, but the story just didn't live up to it. However, on later viewings, I found the storyline to be subtle yet beautiful- it generates the right emotions to make it a Doctor Who classic. The Gunslinger and Kahler-Jex were excellently developed villians, with a humane side to them.
Ranking: 7.5/10

The Power of Three
If this episode had been a two-parter, it would easily be one of my favourite stories. The idea of the slow invasion was brilliant, and the look-in at Amy and Rory's struggle between choosing a normal life and a life with the Doctor was definitely interesting, and crucial to their exit. The Doctor was effortlessly funny, and the Shakri was a great villian. Obviously though, the episode suffered from a quick resolution with yet another get-out-of-jail-free trick played out por that dastardly sonic screwdriver.
Ranking: 7/10

The anjos Take Manhattan
And here comes the last dia of the Ponds. After 2 years on our screens, the companions we'd grown so close to would leave us forever, and what a departure it was! It was an utterly emotional end to a thrilling hollywood-style episode. The weeping anjos were almost as scary as they were in 'Blink', and the fate of people who were harvested in the battery farm was a very gruesome concept.
Ranking: 10/10

The Snowmen
The re-introduction of Clara in Victorian Londres paid off very well. The Doctor has distanced himself from the world after loosing his best friends, and only Clara can bring him back to his usual self. The Great Intelligence return, and are using Snowmen to feed off people's thoughts. A christmassy themed idea but with a nasty side. Just as Clara seems to have brightened up the Doctor though, she takes a fatal fall, causing her to die again. The emotion in this scene as people cry around her bedside is very touching, and in the end is what destroys the Snowmen. The Doctor then realises who Clara is, and so begins another half series of mystery.
Ranking: 10/10

The Bells of Saint John
After a couple of past-era episodes, the segundo half of series 7 takes place in present London, with a sentient being in the wi-fi being the story's main plot device. This is yet another clever idea- using very fictional elements and surrounding them in very real things, which gives you a sense of real worry towards the episode's characters. The Great Intelligence was behind the scheme again, and so was Miss Kizlet, who's ask for her mum and dad at the end of the episode was the makings of something very horrible indeed. The main downside to the episode is the under-use of Clara, who hardly contributes to the plot at all.
Ranking: 8/10

The Rings of Akhaten
Possibly the most controversial story of the series, Akhaten actually boasted many great concepts. The storyline, although subtle, was genuinely moving, and we really could relate to Merry. Clara took a Valente step-up, sacrificing the days her mum could have had to help devour the old god. And the Doctor's epic speech was arguably the best ever, as it was undeniably emotional. This episode isn't without flaws though. As a minor point, the Vigil weren't used to their full potential, but mais majorly, the planet was left without a sun to orbit around at the end.
Ranking: 7/10