Doctor Who: 10 Revived Series Episodes You'll Only Watch Once

5. Planet Of The Ood

The Ood have become one of Doctor Who's most recognisable 21st century creations but even their most loyal of devotees - also known as 'Friends of the Ood' - must be able to admit that giving them their own planet was a step too far. Originating in 2006's The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit two-parter, in which they were seemingly nothing more than mere human slaves, they ended up being possessed by the Beast which basically made their eyes turn red as they partook in his evil bidding. It all escalated very quickly after that and they were ultimately sucked into a black hole which is a shame. There was to be plenty more where they came from, though, as the Tenth Doctor and Donna Noble journeyed to their home planet in Series 4 and their reappearance was destined to be just as dramatic - if not even more so - as the story in which they were introduced. As such, fans were expecting great things (after all, who doesn't love an Ood?) from their long awaited venture to the Ood Sphere but it was ultimately a wasted trip. Yes, it was like walking in a beautiful winter wonderland and yes, the dealings of the corrupt Ood corporation held up a mirror to society with a plethora of poignant underlying morals but apart from that, does anybody really care? The story is only really enjoyable the first time round (that is, before your eyes have been opened to what's really going on) and something tells us the fact it was so snowy isn't the only reason the episode received a frosty reception. Perhaps the reason you can't watch it again is because it's just so damned uncomfortable. Whether you choose to revisit it or not, it's definitely left us with Ood for thought.