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"Space Babies" is a divisive episode of Doctor Who. It's a bold experiment
that pushes the boundaries of the show, but it doesn't always land.

**Strengths:**

* **Unique Concept:** The premise of a spaceship populated by talking babies
is undeniably unique and certainly memorable. It's a concept that
wouldn't have been possible in earlier eras of Doctor Who.
* **Ncuti Gatwa's Performance:** Ncuti Gatwa continues to shine
as the Fourteenth Doctor, bringing his signature charisma
and energy to the role. He embraces the absurdity of the situation with aplomb. * **Visual Spectacle:** The episode is visually striking,
with impressive CGI and some creative set pieces.

**Weaknesses:**

* **Uneven Tone:** The episode struggles to find a consistent tone. It veers wildly from playful and whimsical to genuinely unsettling,
sometimes within the same scene.
* **Unconvincing CGI:** While the CGI is generally impressive, the talking
baby models sometimes look a bit uncanny valley and can be distracting.
* **Limited Character Development:** Beyond the Doctor and Ruby, the other characters are underdeveloped and serve primarily as plot devices.
* **Weak Plot:** The plot itself is rather thin and predictable,
relying heavily on the novelty of the talking babies.

**Overall Impression:**

"Space Babies" is an ambitious but ultimately flawed episode of Doctor Who. It's a bold experiment that pushes the boundaries of the show, but it suffers from tonal inconsistencies, a weak plot, and some unconvincing CGI.

**Rating:**

Considering the strengths and weaknesses, I'd rate "Space Babies" a **6/10**. It's an entertaining episode with some memorable moments,
but it ultimately fails to reach its full potential.

**Breakdown for viewers:**

* **For fans who enjoy unique and experimental Doctor Who stories:**
7/10 or even 7.5/10
* **For fans who prefer more traditional Doctor Who stories with
strong plots and character development:** 5/10 or 5.5/10

I hope this review is helpful!

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