Orient Express — [s8e8] Mummy On The

: Frank Skinner's performance as Perkins was frequently highlighted as a guest star who held his own alongside Capaldi.

: Reviewers from Slant Magazine noted the "pseudo-1920s feel" created through beautiful art deco sets and costumes, such as Clara's striking flapper outfit. [S8E8] Mummy on the Orient Express

" Mummy on the Orient Express " (Series 8, Episode 8) is widely regarded as a standout triumph for Peter Capaldi's Twelfth Doctor, often cited by critics from The A.V. Club as the episode that solidified his incarnation's classic status. Critics and fans alike praise its blend of suspenseful horror, period aesthetics, and the complex emotional fallout between the Doctor and Clara . Key Review Highlights : Frank Skinner's performance as Perkins was frequently

: His portrayal is described as "manic and driven", with some fans noting it as a "triumph" that echoes the Fourth Doctor’s era. Club as the episode that solidified his incarnation's