Doctor Who’s “Lux” is a Bright & Quirky Episode with an Abundance of Easter Eggs
The second episode of the season of Doctor Who, “Lux,” which was once again written by Russell T. Davies, takes the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Belinda (Varada Sethu) on their next adventure together when the TARDIS spits them out in Miami 1952. Still unable to figure out why they can’t return Belinda to the time she left, she agrees to take a detour and check out what it can be like traveling with the Doctor.On exiting the TARDIS they happen upon the abandoned cinema, the Palazzo Picture Palace, where fifteen people have vanished never to be heard from again. Investigating, they discover an enemy that isn’t as two-dimension as he seems, when the cartoon, Mr. Ring-A-Ding (voiced by the marvelous Alan Cumming), steps out of the screen.
Blending a cartoon villain with real people can go either way, but overall, to me, the episode was a positive experience. The adventure was so much fun, and there was a lot to really enjoy about this episode. Doctor Who is often quirky and this episode is exactly that, and it’s something very different. There were some bits with them escaping the cartoon, while corny it had me chuckling. Also, as a fan, there were parts of this episode that I absolutely loved, because one scene is full to the brim with Easter eggs, like so many my head was spinning, and I plan to break down all of them after the episode airs. Aside from the in jokes, I also was pleased to see continuity in the episode, pulling in some pieces from season one and the previous specials that I won’t spoil.
The Last of Us: Everything you Need to Know Before the Season Two Premiere
Tonight, the second season of The Last of Us, which was created by Craig Marin and Neil Druckmann and was based on the video game of the same name, premieres tomorrow on HBO and Max. Before watching the premiere, catch up with our quick guide below that tells you everything you need to know before diving into the premiere, and tune in tomorrow night at 9pm ET/6pm PT.Be sure to check out our Youtube channel for our live reviews and breakdowns of The Last of Us each week. You can currently watch our review/breakdown for season one.
Doctor Who “The Robot Revolution” 2.01 Recap
***The following is a detailed recap of the episode “The Robot Revolution,” and it contains major spoilers for the episode. You can also read our spoiler-free review here.***
Seventeen years ago, Alan Budd (Jonny Green) sits with his girlfriend, Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) looking at the stars. He gives her a birthday gift, a certificate for ownership of a star. She questions if it has to say “Miss” with her name. He asks her if she’s married, and she tells him she’s not, so he says then it is miss and asks if she likes it. She tells him it’s the nicest thing anyone has done for her, and they share an awkward kiss.
Seventeen years later, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) arrives at the hospital in his TARDIS. He goes inside where Belinda is working as a nurse. He’s looking for someone. A doctor tells Belinda on her way out that there is a doctor looking for her, but she leaves. The Doctor asks the woman at the front desk (Belinda Owusu) for information, but she is not allowed to give that out. He distracts her and then uses his sonic on her computer, and it knocks out the power in the whole building. He apologizes.
Later, Belinda lays in bed when her room starts to shake and the star certificate, which is framed on the wall, falls down. She goes to the window and sees a rocket ship land outside.
Large red robots smash their way into the apartment through the wall. One points a ray gun at her. She says they can’t be actual robots, because it’s ridiculous, and scolds them as they wreck the apartment.
Seventeen years ago, Alan Budd (Jonny Green) sits with his girlfriend, Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) looking at the stars. He gives her a birthday gift, a certificate for ownership of a star. She questions if it has to say “Miss” with her name. He asks her if she’s married, and she tells him she’s not, so he says then it is miss and asks if she likes it. She tells him it’s the nicest thing anyone has done for her, and they share an awkward kiss.Seventeen years later, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) arrives at the hospital in his TARDIS. He goes inside where Belinda is working as a nurse. He’s looking for someone. A doctor tells Belinda on her way out that there is a doctor looking for her, but she leaves. The Doctor asks the woman at the front desk (Belinda Owusu) for information, but she is not allowed to give that out. He distracts her and then uses his sonic on her computer, and it knocks out the power in the whole building. He apologizes.
Later, Belinda lays in bed when her room starts to shake and the star certificate, which is framed on the wall, falls down. She goes to the window and sees a rocket ship land outside.
Large red robots smash their way into the apartment through the wall. One points a ray gun at her. She says they can’t be actual robots, because it’s ridiculous, and scolds them as they wreck the apartment.
Doctor Who is Off to a Strong Start with a New Dynamic
The second season of Disney’s Doctor Who kicks off with “The Robot Revolution” and the introduction of Belinda Chandra (Varada Seth), who is abducted from her house in the middle of the night by some large robots telling her she is their queen. Having no choice but to follow, she starts on a journey that takes her across the stars. Arriving on a planet where the humans have been subjugated and robot overlords rule, she’s told she must marry and weld with a robot that knows no pity or mercy, and it’s there that she meets the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) who has a plan to save her and start a rebellion.The series is back with an exciting start. The episode itself is a fun story that spans across seventeen years, the whole adventure kicking off because of a gift Belinda got as a teenager from her ex. Throw in some timey-wimey and you’ve got an excellent premiere.
As often with Doctor Who, the episode blends a lively adventure but also touches on real world issues and lessons to be learned. Without getting into spoiler territory, there are themes of control and independence which come out in different ways.
Severance - “Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig” - 2.02 Recap
The second episode picks up from the events of the season finale, but showing the outies’ points of view. Mark’s outie “wakes up” after having shouted at everyone that “she’s alive!” Devon hugs him, questioning it’s really him now and asks him her name. He jokes it’s Persephone. Mark notices he’s still holding the picture frame of Gemma. Helena stands staring at the long conference table rubbing her neck when Drummond comes in, followed by her father. He’s not happy and calls her a fetid moppet. After he leaves, she tells Drummond they’ll have someone from the floor liaise with the outies. He says that they need to find out who they talked to.
Dylan’s outie leaves Lumon with an ice pack on his head as Milchick watches him from the walkway above.
Helena tells Milchick she wants him to go see all the outies and find out what they said and to who. He asks if he should fire them, and she says to let Kier guide his hand.
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