Granted, it's very different from your typical episode. The humor is even more tongue in cheek than usual, and the ridiculous villain will either turn viewers away or have them on the floor laughing.
That's probably why fans would be so divided on this episode. Those that can look past the absurdity and embrace the fantastic dialogue will thoroughly enjoy this episode from start to finish. If you're looking for another Doctor and Rose adventure, this episode will most likely disappoint.
One of the remarkable features in this episode is the fantastic editing work that seamlessly moves between the video blog narration to oddly relevant video bites, to the extended flashback sequences. The transitions are great and add to the comedic timing of the show.
The real star of this episode is the brilliantly written dialogue. With the evolution of LINDA's initial Doctor searching goals to a simple weekly social gathering among friends, to the arrival of the mysterious Victor Kennedy, every scene and montage is tightly edited to comedic perfection.
Victor's comments about his alleged "eczema" and his desire not to be touched is only surpassed by his hilarious transition to the grotesque "Absorbaloff" creature that absorbs humans into his body… somehow leaving their heads intact.
In the end, this episode will definitely divide fans. There will be those who won't like it at all, and there are others who will rank this episode amongst the best of the season because of its comedic value. One of the best ways to really measure the success of an episode is how much you want to go back and watch it again. "Love & Monsters" has so many great lines and funny moments that it's a very easy episode to watch several times, which is why we choose to love it. It was excellent except for the last ten minutes.
Rating: 9/10
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