The first two episodes of Russell T Davies ’ new Doctor Who drama The War Between the Land and the Sea have been met with both criticism and love.

The five-part series follows Plainclothes actor Russell Tovey as Barclay, a low-level UNIT staff member, who becomes humanity’s ambassador when the mysterious Homo Aqua (aka Doctor Who villains the Sea Devils) emerge from the oceans.

UNIT, led by Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), fights for control as humanity faces destruction. “The tides have drawn us together,” a voiceover in the trailer says. “We could make a difference, you and I. End the conflict between our species – before it’s too late.”

The early episodes premiered on Sunday (7 December) with critics and fans soon weighing in with their opinions.

The Guardian offered a midd

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