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 "The Name of the Doctor" is a series finale that aimed to tie together many 
 of 
 the season's loose ends and deliver some big reveals. It's a complex and 
 ambitious episode that has generated a lot of discussion among fans. 
 Here's a review considering common opinions and my own: 
  
 **What people tend to praise:** 
  
 *   **Atmosphere and mystery:** The episode creates a strong sense of 
 mystery 
 and foreboding, with the ominous setting of Trenzalore 
 and the creepy Whispermen. 
  
 *   **Big reveals and twists:** The episode delivers some significant 
 reveals, 
 including the Doctor's tomb and the true nature 
 of Clara's connection to the Doctor. 
  
 *   **Emotional impact:** The episode has some emotionally charged moments, 
 particularly involving the Doctor's past and his relationship with Clara. 
  
 *   **River Song's return:** The return of River Song, albeit in 
 a non-corporeal form, is a welcome addition for many fans. 
  
 **What people tend to criticize:** 
  
 *   **Convoluted plot:** The plot is quite complex and relies heavily on 
 time 
 travel and convoluted explanations, which some viewers find confusing 
 or unsatisfying. 
  
 *   **Lack of clear answers:** Despite the big reveals, some questions are 
 left unanswered, and some plot points feel underdeveloped. 
  
 *   **Overreliance on Moffat's tropes:** The episode exhibits some of Steven 
 Moffat's recurring writing tropes, such as complex time travel paradoxes and 
 clever but sometimes convoluted explanations, which can be divisive among 
 viewers. 
  
 *   **The Great Intelligence's role:** The Great Intelligence, despite being 
 set up as a major villain, feels somewhat underutilised in the finale. 
  
 **My rating and thoughts:** 
  
 I'd give "The Name of the Doctor" a **7.5/10**. It's an ambitious and 
 atmospheric finale with some genuinely exciting and emotional moments. 
 The reveals are impactful, and the mystery surrounding Trenzalore 
 is effectively built. 
  
 However, the episode is let down by its overly complex plot and some 
 underdeveloped aspects. While I appreciate the attempt to tie together 
 various 
 plot threads, the execution feels somewhat convoluted, and some questions 
 remain unanswered. The Great Intelligence's role is also a bit 
 disappointing. 
  
 Overall, "The Name of the Doctor" is a decent finale that delivers some big 
 moments and emotional impact. It's not a perfect episode, but it's an 
 engaging 
 and atmospheric conclusion to the season that is worth watching for its 
 reveals and emotional core. 
  
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