User blog comment:MasterCharmander13/Doctor Who:Matt Smith's Top 39 Episodes/@comment-3538016-20140203193028/@comment-3538016-20140203193542

Nowhere do I disagree with you more than with your assessment of The Beast Below. It was fantastic as a companion's first episode, doing a good job of showcasing the companion's role as the Doctor's moral compass. I didn't find the Star-Whale stupid at all, and loved the parallel between it and the Doctor. The Smilers were a little weak as enemies, but the positive aspects of the episode balanced them out. Liz 10 was a nice creative touch. :)

This was one of my favorite episodes, and would definitely be in my top ten if I had my own list.