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From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca
In article <1675817940.738589568.658112.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
anim8rfsk wrote:
>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.”
>>
>
>Heh
>
>Good score!
>
still Usenet is below 5 .
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