What did the forum Whovians think? People at the Doctor Who forums are kind of disappointed that it wasn't as creepy as Blink, but I kinda loved this episode (well, as long as part 2's payoff is satisfying). There was a lot going on and it was pretty atmospheric, and it felt like it was setting a lot of things up, like the data ghosts, the things going on in the house, the archaeologist that knows the Doctor, and the almost mythological pontifications concerning the vashta nerada.
It does have a bit of a familiar feel to it, though. The vashta nerada are reminiscent of the weeping angels from Blink, and the Doctor talking to the little girl through the television set is similar to both Moffat's Blink and The Girl in the Fireplace. The repetition of a catch phrase is reminiscent of The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances. In some ways it feels like Moffat's greatest hits, and normally this wouldn't have me concerned, except if he's repeating himself already, should I be worrying about him taking over the show completely?
Overall, really excellent, can't wait til next week, and I've already watched this four times
