Spoiler

This topic might have a better name.

Confusing to have real world, Tardis Index File, and in-universe information all on one page. The real world portion of this article should be renamed Spoiler (terminology) and put in category:terminology, along with the info directing to Tardis:Spoiler policy. The in-universe portion should, according to naming conventions, remain at this page, Spoiler.

Talk about it here.

Not to be confused with The Spoilers, a third Doctor comic strip story.

A spoiler is any piece of information that reveals plot elements which some people may wish to remain unrevealed so that they may enjoy the source material to its fullest extent, without having any previous knowledge of the outcome. Some examples of spoilers would be the death of a major character or an unexpected plot twist.

For information on how spoilers are treated on the Doctor Who Wiki, see Tardis:Spoiler policy.

In-Universe

The Doctor once called knowledge of details of his own future "spoilers", and therefore forbade himself from reading River Song's diary. (DW: Silence in the Library) The reference was an intentional jibe by writer Steven Moffat at fans who want to know details of forthcoming episodes of Doctor Who before they air.

External links

• Spoiler on Wikipedia
• Spoiler definition on Wookieepedia
• Definition on Google