the impossible planet and the satan pit together comprise the two best episode of the new doctor who second season . have say that and it should be obvious that much of the story basically transpose the plot of quatermass and the pit ( 1967 ) to an out space setting and with the history of the universe intertwine with that of the beast 666. these episode cement the emotional tie between rise and the doctor and whilst also highlight rise increase self confidence and establish her a a not quite equal yet but get there partner with our beloved time lord . also of note be matt jones elegant screenplay and which decrease the occasional over reliance on one liner for the doctor and and the performance of the entire cast and most notably the excellent shaun parkes a act captain zachary cross flane .