"Doctor Who" Smith and Jones (2007)

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Director:

Charles Palmer

Writer:

Russell T. Davies (written by)

TV Series:

"Doctor Who" (2005)

Original Air Date:

31 March 2007 (Season 3, Episode 1)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

Plot:

When the hospital where medical student Martha Jones works at is transported to the moon, only the Doctor can come to the rescue and face the might of the Judoon.

Plot Keywords:

Alien | Time Lord | Tardis | Companion | Doctor Who

Cast

David Tennant	...	The Doctor
Freema Agyeman	...	Martha Jones
Anne Reid	...	Florence Finnegan
Roy Marsden	...	Mr. Stoker
Adjoa Andoh	...	Francine Jones
Gugu Mbatha-Raw	...	Tish Jones
Reggie Yates	...	Leo Jones
Trevor Laird	...	Clive Jones
Kimmi Richards	...	Annalise
Ben Righton	...	Morgenstern
Vineeta Rishi	...	Juila Swales
Paul Kasey	...	Judoon Captain
Nicholas Briggs	...	Judoon (voice)

Runtime:

45 min | 45 min (50 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:PG (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Singleton Hospital, Swansea, Wales, UK

Trivia:

Rose Tyler mention: The Doctor accepts Martha aboard the Tardis for one trip but says she is not replacing Rose.

Goofs:

Continuity: Considering the Jadoon have just walked across the Moon from their ship, there's very little Moon dust on their boots.

Quotes:

The Doctor: We might die.
Martha Jones: We might not.
The Doctor: [gives an approving/measuring look] Good.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#12.9)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Sunshine

Outrageously entertaining start to the "third" series

"Smith and Jones" is a superb beginning to the "third" series of "Doctor Who". Fast-paced, exciting and funny, the episode takes us from the normality of London's Royal Hope Hospital to a quiet spot on the surface of the moon. Not that it's peaceful for long! With the arrival of the space-rhino policemen, the Judoon, events soon take a turn for the worse.

This episode's story would always be overshadowed by its purpose - the introduction of a new companion for Tennant's Doctor. The exquisitely beautiful and talented Freema Agyeman sizzles on the screen. It would not come as a surprise to me if Agyeman ranks as a favourite companion in years to come. Brave, intelligent and adventurous, this new companion will definitely be a match for the Doctor and will bring a new element to the series. Those fans mourning the departure of Rose will soon find themselves hooked by Martha Jones, not to mention her family.

As always, Murray Gold's music is big and beautiful, bringing extra emotional weight to key scenes.

The straight-to-the-point Judoon are a great creation from the mind of Russell T. Davies. The design and delivery of this new alien-race is splendid and Nicholas Briggs' distinctive vocal work is the icing on the cake.

Following the "first" season's "Bad Wolf" clues, after viewing "The Runaway Bride" and "Smith and Jones", the sharp-eyed / eared viewer may well be pondering, "Just who is Mr. Saxon"?

A strong 8 out of 10. Season 3 looks bigger and better than what's gone before.