Strong production design, a reasonably natty concept and a scary monster combine in another quality instalment. The Doctor once visited the Titanic in space for an unsatisfying Christmas episode, now the trick is refined for The Orient Express, which plays host to an Ancient Egyptian curse. The Mummy is rendered here as a classic horror movie creation and the idea of having a countdown to each death is an unusual and memorable one.
New-to-Who writer Jamie Mathieson has created a thrilling story that ends up a bit repetitive and overconceptualized, but still keeps the audiences' minds ticking over. Sadly the ending is rushed and there's a lack of overall explanation. The twist in the tale is exciting and the transformation of a train carriage into a science lab is handled well, switching from mood lighting to stark brightness for the dissection of the threat.
With his foreboding features Peter Capaldi is right at home in this entry and though Jenna Coleman seems a bit of an add-on this week the two stars continue to share their surprising chemistry. Of the guest cast, Frank Skinner is fine, though is better as a comedian than a slightly reserved actor.
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