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"The Bells of Saint John" is a mixed bag, and opinions on it vary quite a bit.
Here's a breakdown of common points and my own rating:

**What people tend to like:**

*   **Modern setting and concept:** The episode tackles the very contemporary 
idea of the internet and Wi-Fi being used for sinister purposes. 
This felt fresh and relevant at the time.

*   **Pacing and action:** The episode moves along at a good pace, with some 
exciting sequences, particularly the motorbike chase 
and the TARDIS appearing inside the plane.

*   **Clara's re-introduction:** While some find it a bit repetitive, this 
episode serves as a more grounded introduction to Clara as a modern-day 
character, after her previous appearances as Oswin and Victorian Clara.

**What people tend to dislike:**

*   **Weak plot:** The actual plot involving the Spoonheads 
and the Great Intelligence's plan is considered rather thin 
and underdeveloped. The motivations and the execution 
of the villain's scheme aren't particularly strong.

*   **Repetitive Clara introductions:** This is Clara's third introduction in 
a relatively short time, which some viewers found frustrating.

*   **Underuse of the Great Intelligence:** The Great Intelligence, 
a returning villain, feels somewhat tacked on and doesn't have 
a significant impact on the story.

**My rating and thoughts:**

I'd give "The Bells of Saint John" a **6/10**. It's an enjoyable 
enough episode with some fun moments and a good pace. The modern 
setting and the exploration of technology are interesting. However, 
the weak plot and the somewhat unnecessary re-introduction of Clara 
hold it back. It feels like a missed opportunity to do something 
more substantial with the Great Intelligence.

Ultimately, "The Bells of Saint John" is a decent but unremarkable 
episode of Doctor Who. It's not one of the best, but it's not one 
of the worst either. It serves its purpose in re-introducing Clara 
and setting up some plot threads for the rest of the series, 
but it's not particularly memorable in its own right.

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