May 29, 2024
#7 – Never, Ever Tell Me the Rules: 73 YARDS
In which Millie Gibson shines in a brilliant, if divisive, RTD script
The Rubbish crew was bowled over by this Doctor-lite episode, which focuses entirely on new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) as she finds herself abandoned by everyone she cares about...while stalked by a mysterious woman who maintains her titular distance.
Topics covered:
- Overall thoughts on this dark, grounded horror episode
- Ruby's fear of abandonment and how the episode explores it
- The lack of The Doctor and Ruby having to solve problems on her own
- The prime minister storyline as political commentary
- Questions around the mechanics of the time loop and Ruby's nature
- The use of old age makeup (or lack thereof)
- Magic in the Whoniverse and whether it will continue to play a role
Plus, in a Tardis Rubbish tradition, Kelly and Michael reveal their favorite Doctors.
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