Doctor Who: Empire Of Death Review - 7 Ups & 5 Downs

They might not have had enough screen time to develop their relationship in the most convincing of ways, but what these two lack in shared scenes, they make up for in chemistry - I love this pairing.

Both of them bring their A game this week, and both have their moments to shine on their own. Ncuti's speech to Sutekh in the first act and subsequent total collapse once he no longer has to play the hero is, as ever, beautifully acted, and boy this man can scream. We're so lucky to have Gatwa as the Doctor - what a remarkable talent, and such a defined, bright presence, even in his bleaker moments.

Millie too is absolutely fantastic, and while we know she will be returning next year, our time with her feels far, far too short. Her putting on a brave face for the Doctor as her world is enveloped in ash, her reaction to the revelations surrounding her mother, and the subsequent reunion are all knock-out moments for Gibson.

However, for me, the moment that really hammered home that this is one of the strongest acting performances for a companion in the revival was that goodbye scene at the end.

Ruby's emotions in this scene are so complex - she's overjoyed to have her family back, but distraught and likely guilty at having to abandon her friend, all while being desperate for him to stay and, I think, feeling little betrayed at how he immediately keeps her at arms length and casts her off rather than involving himself in her life.

I'll talk more about this scene later, but Millie Gibson is a treasure, and she nails this.