Just a few days ago, we sat in this studio and wondered what the first episode of the new season would bring. We had deep wishes, high hopes, and even a hint of trepidation. One opening sequence (with some VERY LARGE caption fonts) later, and everything fell out of our heads as we absorbed nearly an hour of fantastic new science fiction.

…And we take back a large scoop of the grief we’ve shoveled at Chris Chibnall over the past year and a half.

We’re rocked back on our heels with the Series 12 opener, getting a storyline we love, questions that challenge us, concerns for characters, and…THAT moment. “Hi.”