Overview

• Episode 3 of Doctor Who's new season reintroduces the terrifying creature from the Season 4 episode 'Midnight,' linking past and present storylines.
• The Midnight creature survives a nuclear strike and transfers to a new host, Mo Gilliben, leaving the door open for its return in future episodes.
• Hints about Earth’s mysterious destruction deepen, as future characters reveal no knowledge of Earth or humanity’s existence.
• Recurring villain Mrs Flood, confirmed by showrunner Russell T Davies to appear weekly, continues to loom ominously in the Doctor’s journey.
• The episode blends horror and survival themes, earning praise as the scariest installment of the season so far.