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Following a shorter-than-expected – but still quite frankly too long – break, Doctor Who roared back onto our screens this Saturday in a typically flamboyant and exciting manner. 'Let's Kill Hitler' was a brilliantly fun and enjoyable romp that answered far more questions than I expected it to – although, in typical Steven Moffat style, it then proceeded to ask even more.
And, following my pride and delight at working out the River Song/Melody mystery back in 'A Good Man Goes to War', I was completely foxed by the Mels/Melody/River connection. Nina Toussaint-White made the most of her short time in the role, and her performance managed to feel cohesive and streamlined with Alex Kingston's without the connection being obvious. The idea that Rory and Amy were given a chance to sort-of raise their daughter – and that she was one of the things that helped them get together – was a nice touch, although I hope the fact that they will never get to be part of her childhood properly will be addressed fully.
The pre-titles sequence quickly and effectively re-established this insane world and the role the Doctor plays in Amy and Rory's life. And while I usually don't really like episode titles that are mostly a ploy to get viewers without having any real impact on the story, the few Hitler scenes worked well enough for me to forgive that particular sin. Besides, it allowed Rory to start becoming really bad-ass, telling Hitler to shut up and shoving him in a cupboard. What's next for the once-timid Nurse Williams? I have to state once again just how much I adore Arthur Darvill in this role. His quiet nobility, love for Amy and increasing confidence are just small parts of why I reckon he's fast becoming one of the best new Who companions.
I rather enjoyed the human-shaped robot filled with miniaturised people, and the time travellers going back to punish people who had committed crimes against humanity was an interesting idea that could have done with a bit more development. As for the series arc, the answers we were given in this episode didn't really reveal any major new information. It was fairly clear that River told the Doctor his real name back in 'Forest of the Dead', and now we know when it happened. The fact that River could regenerate, and was the young girl from the end of 'Day of the Moon', was also confirmed here. But will she actually be the one to kill the Doctor? I have no idea if it's a bluff, a double bluff or something even more complicated.
What I do know is that Alex Kingston is clearly having an absolute blast in the role, and she's getting camper with every appearance – I particularly enjoyed the Mrs Robinson reference. Matt Smith looked exceptionally dapper in his tails and top hat, and he and his lovely face were just magnificent as the TARDIS offered old companions for his interface, while he played the different tones of the episode beautifully.
If 'Let's Kill Hitler' is a taste of what's to come with the rest of series 6, I'm certainly up for it. Just don't leave me again, Doctor Who. Deal?
Next week, writer Mark Gatiss returns with 'Night Terrors'. Can he scare a nation's children out of their own bedrooms? Find out on Saturday at 7pm on BBC1.
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