The Doctor and co woke up in hospital seriously worse for wear after suffering the consequences of a sonic mine in Doctor Who's latest instalment 'The Tsuranga Conundrum'... and some viewers came out of the episode with their heads spinning just as much.

All the talk centred around the fast-moving monster up to no good on the ship.

Who was this terrifying creature? None other than a tiny, Crazy Frog-like alien named P'Ting, hell-bent on consuming as much energy as possible.

Unsurprisingly, the character's memorable appearance drew more than a few comparisons...

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This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. It's what you get if #CrazyFrog mated with #Stitch .... #Pting #DoctorWho 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/NjkvJPhzfZ — OSCAR.. (@RACSO40) November 4, 2018

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And for a number of fans, P'Ting is now their new favourite pet, despite the "risk to life: ultimate".

This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. THE CREATURE IS SUCH A MOOD IT EATS WHAT EVER IT CAN GET IT HANDS ON.. SOUNDS FAMILIAR TBH #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/kLIFYRwhvj — mollie (@earpscorp) November 4, 2018

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How cute!#DoctorWho — Sara ♡s msheen 😇🥂😈 ➡️ 🎃 PSL dupe 🎃 (@KuroHime1988) November 4, 2018

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The misunderstood, gooey nemesis proved so weird, that the tale of a pregnant man almost slipped by without a raised eyebrow.

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But unlike most of the episodes in the new series so far, 'The Tsuranga Conundrum' appeared to split viewers, with some citing the in-depth physics as a reason to switch off and others finding the whole thing either a bit too much or a bit lacking.

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This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. I don't even know what happened in tonight's episode of #DoctorWho. I'm just so confused. I'm not saying I didn't like it but I am sitting here thinking "What the hell has happened?" and also someone definitely snuck a secret ingredient into the brownies for the writing session. pic.twitter.com/pXSjPZDoOE — Carys Gardener (@CarysEveGeee) November 4, 2018

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However, there were those who enjoyed a return to the full-blown sci-fi Doctor Who can do so well.

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This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. So #DoctorWho was really fun, enjoyable, and while it got off to a show start it really found it's groove when the Pting showed up and I had a smile on my face until the credits rolled



That was fun, enjoyable sci-fi! — TrilbeeReviews 🛡️ (@TrilbeeReviews) November 4, 2018

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The emotional story of the new companions also drew praise as Ryan revealed that his mother died of a heart attack when he was just 13, with his dad absent.

There might have been a more lighthearted villain in this episode, but it was made up for by the serious heart-to-hearts which viewers appreciated.

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And, of course, any reference to previous Doctors gets a lot of love and this time was no exception.

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The Doctor said it best, she always prevails.

Doctor Who continues next Sunday (November 11) at 7pm with 'Demons of the Punjab'.

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