DW 711: "The Crimson Horror"

A refreshing breath of air from an otherwise humdrum second half of this series, this story pairs Cestra, Jenny, and Strax trying to solve the mystery of the crimson horror, only to find the doctor afflicted as well. It all leads to a prehistoric symbiote's plan to infect the world. The trio of Jenny, Strax, and Vestra were a welcome addition, and are turning into a nice set of recurring characters with their own unique humor. The story itself was interesting if not amazing. And at the end, we got Clara's first realization that there were, indeed, other Claras before her. The doctor left her at home, unclear why.

 

Next time: cybermen, Gaiman-style.

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