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 "Doctor Who: Boom - A Futuristic War Tale by Stephen Moffat 
  
 Stephen Moffat's latest Doctor Who episode, 'Boom,' plunges us into the 
 heart 
 of a futuristic battlefield, where the stakes are high and the tension 
 is palpable from start to finish. The episode opens amidst the chaos of war, 
 with landmines ready to explode and HQ buzzing with activity. A beacon 
 scanner 
 glows ominously in the distance, setting the stage for an intense, 
 action-packed narrative. 
  
 The Doctor and Ruby find themselves in the thick of it, with the Doctor 
 running 
 into the field then literally standing on a landmine. The sequence is 
 gripping 
 as Ruby, using quick thinking and bravery, attempts to save the Doctor 
 by transferring an object that might diffuse the situation. The tension 
 mounts 
 as the countdown continues, and drones hover overhead, heightening the 
 sense of 
 urgency. 
  
 Moffat skillfully weaves in themes of war and loss, illustrated poignantly 
 when Carson is blown up and an ambulance vehicle coldly disposes of a 
 wounded 
 prisoner.  The Doctor, always the voice of reason, describes war as 
 a business, offering a sobering reflection on the human condition. 
  
 The episode's emotional core is revealed through the character of Splice, 
 the daughter of a deceased soldier, who rushes into the battlefield upon 
 seeing an image of her father. The stakes are raised as a soldier, 
 an ordained Anglican Marine, tries to convince the Doctor that 
 he is standing on a deadly mine. The Doctor's resilience and ability 
 to resist even as the soldier shoots at him is a testament to his 
 indomitable spirit. 
  
 Ruby's bravery is tested to the limit when she is shot by another 
 soldier and the ambulance identifies her as someone who supposedly 
 died years earlier. In a heart-wrenching moment, Ruby makes it snow, 
 symbolizing both her fragility and strength. As she lies dying, 
 the Doctor's plea for peace resonates deeply, 
 convincing the AI of the deceased soldier to act. 
  
 The climax sees the Doctor successfully off the mine and Ruby 
 miraculously revived. The war ends, bringing peace to a once-beautiful 
 planet 
 ravaged by conflict. The resolution is both satisfying and bittersweet, 
 echoing 
 themes from past episodes like 'The Doctor's Daughter' and 'Time of Angels.' 
  
 Overall, 'Boom' is a masterfully crafted episode that combines action, 
 emotion, and profound commentary on war and humanity. Moffat delivers 
 a story that is as thought-provoking as it is thrilling, making it 
  a standout installment in the Doctor Who series." 
  
  7/10 
  
  
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