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The Last Doctor wrote:
>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.
>>
>>
>
>On another review thread I posted:
>
>“This could have been a wonderful mystical story. It was well acted and
>directed and held the attention from beginning to end - but the story is
>just complete bollocks. I don’t know how to rate it - going to have to
>split the difference between its dramatic quality (8/10) and its plot value
>(0/10) and give it 4.”
>
Still average between 4 and 5
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