Doctor Who

[scripsi]

I just realized I haven’t mentioned DW yet, but I have of course watched it. In general I think it’s better than the last season. I adore this Doctor! And though I like Ruby, she sometimes felt like a rerun of Rose. I love Belinda, though. She’s a great character and I hope she will stick around for more than one season.


And now Mrs. Flood’s secret is revealed!


Spoilers and a prediction musing under the cut.

Though I was by no means certain who Mrs. Flood really was, I always thought the Rani was the strongest contender. And I was right. She looks properly imposing, though I don’t get why Mrs. Flood gets relegated to a minion by the bi-generation, when the Doctor only got double himself. But then I doubt the Rani would tolerate an equal… Anyway, I always liked the Rani, and always hoped she would be back one day.


And Susan! The original Susan too! Though I get the feeling she is only the original in the Doctor’s mind. Or maybe not. I think Belinda is tied into this somehow, which is why the Doctor reacted so strongly when he thought she was dead. Could she be Susan’s granddaughter? Or is Belinda Susan herself, but not knowing it? It wouldn’t be the first time a Time Lord lived unaware of who they really are.


I can’t wait to find out!

Comments

[malinaldarose]

My original thought for Mrs. Flood was that she was one of The Pantheon -- a god of storytelling, maybe, given the fourth wall breaks. But then last week's story more or less blew that theory out of the water. I'm going to have to go back and watch some Rani stories; I think I've only seen one.

I was really surprised by Susan. I'm really interested to see where that ends up.

[jesuswasbatman]

Belinda as a fobwatched Susan? Nice idea, but I think it would be out of character for RTD's normal themes.

[scripsi]

I don’t know, it was used it twice during the Tenth Doctor, when RTD was showrunner. But it might feel a bit too repetitive.

[scripsi]

I always thought she was a Tme Lady, but until she was unkind to Ruby’s grandmother, I thought she might be Susan. I feel there have been hints that we are to find out what happened her. And now it seems we will.

[thisbluespirit]

Yes, it was quite an episode of surprises!

[earthspirits]

Vey interesting plot developments! And finally, the Rani. And Susan!

[scripsi]

I was quite giddy. When it comes to Who I'm all for the fanservice! And though she only had a brief scene, I felt the Rani had the haughtyness she ough to!

[scripsi]

Indeed!