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From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca
In article <622552986.738580438.596505.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
anim8rfsk wrote:
>Arthur Lipscomb wrote:
>> On 5/25/2024 11:56 AM, The Doctor wrote:
>>> Doctor Who's latest episode weaves a tangled and intriguing narrative
that
>>> takes viewers from the rugged coast of Wales to the future political
arenas
>>> of Cardiff. As always, the Doctor (played with aplomb) finds himself
>>> entangled in a complex web of time and mystery. This time, the web
>>> is literal and symbolic, as our Time Lord protagonist lands in Wales
>>> and Ruby steps into a nested conundrum that spans decades.
>>>
>>> The adventure begins with a surreal touch, as the Doctor
>>> makes a cryptic reference to an ancient battle between land and sea.
>>> From there, we're introduced to Ruby, who quickly finds herself alone
>>> and disoriented without the Doctor, guided only by a mysterious
>>> black-robed figure. This setup immediately plunges the viewer
>>> into a sense of urgency and intrigue.
>>>
>>> The plot thickens when a woman in a teal parka appears, brandishing
>>> walking poles and confronting the black-robed figure. This confrontation
>>> is charged with emotion and tension, setting the stage for a series
>>> of bewildering events. Ruby's journey takes her to a village inn,
>>> where she pays an exorbitant five pounds for a Coke, signaling her
>>> displacement in time and reality.
>>>
>>> In a scene that's both eerie and suspenseful, Josh, a local, encounters
>>> the black-robed woman, only to flee in terror. Ruby's actions somehow
>>> break a mysterious circle, leaving viewers to ponder the significance
>>> of this act. The night is punctuated by the ominous
>>> knocking of a fisherman at the door, heightening the sense of foreboding.
>>>
>>> Morning comes with no sign of the Doctor or the TARDIS,
>>
>> The TARDIS was there. It never left. But I'm not sure why Ruby
>> couldn't get inside. Has the Doctor still not given her a key or was it
>> magically locked?
>
>She had her key and tried to use it, but it didn€€€t work. She yelled that
>the doctor had locked the tardis from the inside. But if that€€€s what she
>thought I don€€€t know why she wandered off.
>
>>
>> leaving Ruby
>>> to fend for herself. Her return to London is shadowed by the persistent
>>> black-robed figure, leading to a chase that's as psychological as it is
>>> physical. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Ruby's mum flees,
>>> and Kate Lethbridge-Stewart of UNIT steps in to offer assistance.
>>> Despite their efforts, UNIT is forced to retreat from the enigmatic
>>> adversary, emphasising the formidable nature of this new foe.
>>>
>>> The episode cleverly spans several timelines, with Ruby engaging
>>> in an election campaign in 2046 for the Albion Party. The political
>>> subplot adds depth, presenting a future where a war hawk Prime
>>> Ministerial candidate stirs controversy.
>>> Ruby, on her own will, takes photographs of the black-robed woman
>>> at a victory celebration in Cardiff underscores the persistent
>>> and haunting presence of this figure.
>>> As the black-robed figure reveals something to the PM elect, the PM elect
>>> suddenly resigns.
>>>
>>> The climax of the episode is both poignant and revealing.
>>
>> I liked the climax, but I don't know how revealing it actually was.
>> From my perspective it was left intentionally vague, but I am very
>> interesting in different takes on the ending.
>
>I found it completely unrevealing. I have no idea why anything that
>happened happened or what happens at the end. Is she stuck in a loop? Or
>did her older self just vaporize? If so, what was the point of having her
>say how young she felt?
>
>
>>
>> I get that it was Ruby all along and there was a timeloop or branched
>> timeline aspect to it all. But it simply Ruby from the future doesn't
>> explain all the super natural aspects of what was happening. For me
>> that part was left very much unexplained. The circle being or not being
>> broken really isn't an explanation for where the magic originated or why
>> Unit was affected by it in spite of their precautions. But I still
>> thought it was a great episode.
>
>We have no idea how Ruby scares people off or even why she does that those
>people are allies
>
>
>>
>>> In 2086, Ruby returns to Wales, now an elderly woman in a care home.
>>> This poignant twist reveals the full circle of her journey,
>>> a stark reminder of the passage of time and the inescapable nature
>>> of her fate. Ruby dies and the blak-robed figure
>>> is Ruby is the point of death.
>>>
>>> The narrative then loops back to 2024,
>>> where the Doctor and Ruby work together to unbreak the circle,
>>> providing a satisfying and hopeful resolution to the episode's
>>> complex temporal tapestry.
>>>
>>> This episode of Doctor Who masterfully blends elements of mystery,
>>> suspense, and political intrigue, anchored by strong
>>> performances and a tightly woven plot. It's a testament
>>> to the show's enduring ability to explore the depths
>>> of time and human experience, leaving viewers eagerly
>>> anticipating the next adventure in the TARDIS.
>>>
>>> 5/10
>>
>>
>> 5 out of 10 seems a bit low for an episode you seemed to like.
>>
>
>I€€€d give it an eight except for the ending which I€€€d give a zero.
>
0 !!
average still below 5
>
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