Its a comfortable 45 minutes of television, but not a great deal more.
The pair are then separated for a solid chunk of the running time.
Thus, the onus instead switches to Colchester resident Craig, played by James Corden.
Plus, theres the small matter of rot on the ceiling of the Doctors new abode.
Just what could be causing it?
However, thats not what most ofThe Lodgeris about.
Instead, its more about the Doctor just having a little bit of fun.
Gareth Roberts script has a few nice lines, and the setup is interesting enough.
As for its payoff?
Well come to those in our fuller review once the episode has screened.
For now,The Lodgerisnt an episode lacking in merit, and I did quite enjoy it.
Well be back on Saturday night with the full, spoiler-filled review…!
