episode did not have much else beside the failed companion storyline. Burk criticised the satire for not being subtle enough and borrowing from other stories such as Nineteen Eighty-Four. He also remarked that it was a shame Adam's motives were cut, as well as development between Rose and Adam. Burk's coauthor Robert [the "?" is part of his pen name] was more positive, opining that a satire did not have to be subtle to be effective, and that viewers could still relate it to the news media today. He also praised the way "The Long Game" showed the Ninth Doctor as an "inspirational figure." The two also questioned the decision to leave Adam in the 21st century with future technology. References Bibliography External links Doctor Who Confidential — Episode 7: The Dark Side "I'm the Editor." — Episode trailer for "The Long Game" Fiction set in 2012 Dystopian television episodes Ninth Doctor episodes 2005 British television episodes Television shows written by Russell T Davies Fiction set in the 7th millennium or beyond Television episodes set in outer space