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Overview
TV Series:
"Doctor Who" (2005)Original Air Date:
19 April 2008 (Season 4, Episode 3)Plot:
Finding themselves on the Ood-Sphere planet in the 42nd century, The Doctor and Donna discover the truth over the Ood's willingness to serve humankind. | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)User Comments:
Good effort from Keith Temple moreUS TV Schedule:
| Fri. May 9 | 9:00 PM | SCIFI | Planet of the Ood | #4.3 | |
| Fri. May 9 | 11:00 PM | SCIFI | Planet of the Ood | #4.3 |
Cast
(Episode Credited cast) | David Tennant | ... | The Doctor |
 | Catherine Tate | ... | Donna Noble |
 | Tim McInnerny | ... | Mr. Halpen |
 | Ayesha Dharker | ... | Solana Mercurio |
| Adrian Rawlins | ... | Dr. Ryder |
| Roger Griffiths | ... | Commander Kess |
| Paul Clayton | ... | Mr Bartle |
| Paul Kasey | ... | Ood Sigma |
| Tariq Jordan | ... | Rep #1 |
| Silas Carson | ... | The Ood (voice) |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Tony Gibbons | ... | Rep #2 |
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48 minCertification:
UK:12 (DVD rating)FAQ
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What really initially stands out in "Planet of the Ood" is that it sure is great to leave Earth for a while! Seriously, what is wrong with visiting some alien planets once in a while? Take a break from the space ships/vessels/stations and Earth and get some good old fashioned Doctor Who planet visitation done! The next thing that stands out is what an absolutely brilliant job Graeme Harper does directing Doctor Who. I've never seen a badly-directed episode from him and this is no exception, as "Planet of the Ood" is filmed so well and looks so good you barely notice some of the flaws in the script.
I say the script is flawed, but it's nothing too serious, maybe a little unsure on the mix between comedy and drama which it alternated between a little too quick at times.
All in all, "Planet of the Ood" is a fun, exciting Doctor Who adventure, nothing too special overall, but with some lovely parts to it. There was also an air of the Pertwee era in the story, definitely. The last two minutes or so once again very interesting, with the line "every song must end" in relation to the Doctor's 'song' being especially interesting.
7/10