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Doctor Who Episode 'Lux' Blends Animation, Social Commentary, and Pantheon Mythology

The latest installment introduces Lux Imperator, tackles segregation in 1952 Miami, and delivers the series’ most meta moments yet.

The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) shortly before their TV close-up.
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Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu in Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 2

Overview

  • The episode reveals Lux Imperator, voiced by Alan Cumming, as a god of light and a new addition to the Pantheon mythology.
  • A mix of live-action and animation transforms the Doctor and Belinda into cartoons, culminating in a fourth-wall-breaking encounter with fictional fans.
  • Set in 1952 Miami, the story addresses racial segregation, showcasing the Doctor and Belinda navigating discriminatory laws in a diner and cinema.
  • The Doctor defeats Lux by overwhelming him with light, rendering him invisible and intangible rather than destroying him.
  • An ominous cameo from Mrs Flood teases future terror and hints at the season's finale on May 24, deepening the ongoing mystery of Belinda's journey home.