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 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, 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. 
 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 
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