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   From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca   
      
   "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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