I liked that the first time the sexism was a major plot point (we ran into it in Rosa as well in that scene with the cop in the hotel room) was in an episode written by a woman.

And yes, as charming as they made James, they also didn't make him less tortury and murdery. I was afraid he was going to torture the Doctor, and I'm really glad they didn't go there, as much as I enjoy a bit of angst.