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Eighth Doctor Adventures Time War 6.4


Back on the ship in the Void, The Doctor, Alex, and Hieronyma/captain are being attacked.

This carries on from where The Road Untravelled left off, Cass having fallen through a doorway and presumed dead. They suddenly have to defend themselves. 

I was somewhat underwhelmed but this. The ‘reflections’ that seemed so interesting in ‘The Road Untravelled” become mundane. They’re not getting accurate readings from what’s outside, and the reveal of what’s really going on turns an interesting premise into something rather dull and ordinary.

Cass eventually turns up, and yet again maybe not quite the version she was. And brings a whole new set of mysteries. 

There are a couple of twists, though the one that began in ‘The Road Untravelled’ - with the ‘Cass-cade’ episode being a bit of a detour - the momentum has gone. The build up isn’t as satisfying as maybe it should.

The set as a whole seems to be a two parter with a prelude and a sidestep. Not really answering the questions its raised. It ends on a cliffhanger. Having followed the Eighth through the monthlys, Lucie Miller, Dark Eyes, Doom Coalition, and took time out to have a listen to the Time War stuff, I’m anxious to get back to Liv and Helen, having bought all 4 Ravenous set in a sale, it might be a while before I get back to the next in this range.

Doesn’t quite have the payoff you’re expecting, but interesting final moments that do make you want to find out what happens next.

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