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Here's a review of "Doctor Who: New Earth," based on the transcript.

### Summary

The Doctor and Rose travel to New Earth,
where they encounter mysterious cat nurses
and a sinister secret in the hospital.
Cassandra returns, leading to body-swapping
and an emotional exploration of life and death.

### Review

**Setting and Visuals:**
The futuristic setting of New Earth
offers stunning visuals and world-building,
with the hospital adding a layer of mystery.

**Rating: 8/10**

**Plot and Pacing:**
The body-swapping plot with Cassandra
adds humour, though it sometimes feels
over-the-top. The pacing is decent,
with a balance of fun and tension.

**Rating: 7.5/10**

**Emotional Depth:**
The episode explores themes of
suffering, with the hospital's
patients adding a dark undercurrent.
Cassandra's redemption is surprisingly touching.

**Rating: 8/10**

**Character Moments:**
Tennant and Piper shine, with
Tennant balancing humour and gravitas.
Rose's interactions with Cassandra
offer comedic and emotional moments.

**Rating: 8/10**

### Overall Rating and Final Thoughts

"New Earth" is an enjoyable
and visually striking episode,
balancing humour, sci-fi, and
unexpected emotional depth.
While the body-swapping plot
isn't for everyone, it still
offers solid entertainment.

Here are the individual and overall ratings:

- **Setting and Visuals: 8/10**
- **Plot and Pacing: 7.5/10**
- **Emotional Depth: 8/10**
- **Character Moments: 8/10**

**Overall Rating: 7.88/10**

"New Earth" delivers a fun mix
of humor and emotion, with memorable
performances from the Doctor and Rose.
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