With only two episodes to go before the mid season break it seems an appropriate time to reflect on the twisted narratives that Steven Moffat has once again weaved through every episode leaving us with more questions than answers as usual. Let's have a look at the main issues which cause forums to go into meltdown on a regular basis.
1) We are yet to find out if who the little girl regenerating is? Is she connected to Amy? How did she find herself in the Astronaut suit in the first place? Is she a Timelady? Is she connected to River Song? Did she kill the Doctor? This is the main thread which has not been touched upon since Episode 2 and I have a funny feeling may be left over till the second half of the season.
2) Is Amy pregnant? The Tardis can't decide but the Yes/No quandary seems to suggest she may be up the duff in one reality but not in another. But which reality is which? And if she is pregnant...what on Earth with! Did the Silence impregnate her in some way? And if that is why she felt sick, why did River Song feel the same way too? Moffat has promised a game-changing cliff hanger and it is likely to be revolve around this theme..and the next.
3) Who is River Song? How many times has this question been posed in the last three years! An answer now needs to arrive pretty rapidly as this thread has the potential to lose its initial appeal. Lets hope we get an answer in 'A Good Man Goes to War' and it is an answer worth waiting for and not a 'Bad Wolf' disaster.
4) Who is Eye-Patch lady? Well we already know she has a name, Madame Kovarian. She has appeared in three episodes peering through a hatch that only Amy can see. This would suggest she may be some sort of mid wife looking over Amy. The inevitable Rani rumours have circulated although what a brilliant choice Frances Barber would be! There is also a suggestion that she works for the Cybermen. We know they return in Episode 7 and her eye patch does have a hint of cyber technology about it! That could be a bit of a leap admittedly.
5) Why does Rory keep biting the dust? He dies in nearly every episode. Is this now just a running inside joke or is Rory still not human and therefore relatively invincible ala Captain Jack? Or are these red herring deaths simply leading up to him actually dying? One would hope not as every time he dies it waters down the effect if it ever actually happens.
Although Steven Moffat drives us mad and entertains us thoroughly in equal measure I don't think anyone can doubt that this series has been of a superior standard to last year. With the exception of 'Curse of the Black Spot', which was still an enjoyable maritime romp, the episodes have been darker and better week after week. Strap yourselves in because the next two weeks could be a bumpy ride...but lots of fun!
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