Doctor Who Series 6 Episode 10: The Girl Who Waited

For a girl who waited her entire childhood, having to wait decades again for the doctor and Rory is sad. That was the focus of this episode, centered around the doctor making promises he can't quite keep, and the consequences of that. This was interesting right from the start, with a two-stream hospital that allows dying patients to live their last 24 hours in peace and enjoyment, while their family can watch their entire lives via a mirror. Amy gets trapped on the speedier side of things, and when the doctor tries to save her, he's 36 years too late.

The makeup work on older Amy was stellar. Almost to the point where I felt like they cast a different actress. I should watch confidential later on, to see how they did that. And I like how they focused more on Amy's love for Rory. I wondered why she liked him so much, and seeing how an older Amy, with decades of reflection, still had a deep love for him, definitely strengthened their bond. I'm so glad Moffat kept Rory and Amy together in the TARDIS. Rory definitely grew on me since "The Eleventh Hour."

The locales were beautiful too, from the pristine white hospital to the giant garden, reminiscent of something out of "Alice in Wonderland." The crux of the story was Amy's decision and love for Rory, though, and it reached its high point at the end. The doctor closed the door on older Amy, and left the tough choice in Rory's hands. Older Amy ended up making the final decision, giving her life to allow Rory and her to live together. And Amy's robot Rory was reminiscent of Wilson from "Castaway," although with much more affection imbued therein.

Wonderful episode, a definite highlight of this series thus far.

Next week: Clowns, dummies,and yaks, oh my!