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Doctor Who Revisits 'Midnight' in Chilling Sequel Episode

The Fifteenth Doctor confronts the return of an unseen menace, as Earth’s erasure and Mrs Flood deepen the season’s mysteries.

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The Doctor talking to a woman sat on a box in the middle of a futuristic room.
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Overview

  • The episode 'The Well' serves as a direct sequel to the Tenth Doctor's 2008 episode 'Midnight,' reintroducing its enigmatic alien antagonist.
  • The creature, which remains nameless and unseen, has evolved its methods of attack and survived a nuclear strike, posing an ongoing threat.
  • Earth and humanity are revealed to be erased from the timeline, with no historical memory of their existence in the far future.
  • Mrs Flood’s cameo suggests her involvement in the timeline disruptions, adding intrigue to the overarching season-long mystery.
  • The episode emphasizes cooperation and compassion among characters, contrasting the paranoia-driven dynamics of the original 'Midnight' episode.