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 In article , 
 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 could not get in. 
  
 >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 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. 
 > 
  
 Or an alternative Timeline.  Recall Turn right? 
  
 >> 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. 
  
 Mysterious yet dragging. 
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