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*River Song is revealed to be the Doctor's TARDIS in humanoid form. The classic series had more advanced types of TARDIS capable of human form and independent thought. It is possible over time, the Doctor's type 40 may have upgraded to these capabilities. (Which could also make sense because while prehaps not sentient at the time, the TARDIS was present that the end of the universe in "Utopia".)
*River Song is revealed to be the Doctor's TARDIS in humanoid form. The classic series had more advanced types of TARDIS capable of human form and independent thought. It is possible over time, the Doctor's type 40 may have upgraded to these capabilities. (Which could also make sense because while prehaps not sentient at the time, the TARDIS was present that the end of the universe in "Utopia".)
*'Cal' may turn out to be [[Cal MacNannovich]], who appeared briefly in The End of the World.
*'Cal' may turn out to be [[Cal MacNannovich]], who appeared briefly in The End of the World.
*River Song may be a future mutation of Captain Jack Harkness, as it was implied that Jack may one day mutate into the Face of Boe and it may be assumed he could take other forms over the process. Also is the fact that only Martha, Jack, and the Master were in 3x11 "Utopia" at the end of the universe, which means Jack is the only one capable of living long enough to mutate so radically.
*River Song may be a future mutation of Captain Jack Harkness, as it was implied that Jack may one day mutate into the Face of Boe and it may be assumed he could take other forms over the process. Also is the fact that only Martha, Jack, and the Master were in 3x11 "Utopia" at the end of the universe, which means Jack is the only one capable of living long enough to mutate so radically.River Song sometimes shows The Doctor a little respect and asks him about erasure.
*The Shadows have a proper vocalist that's not Cliff Richard.
*Doctor Moon challenges someone to a game of chess on which millions of lives depend.
*The Shadows take hold of River Song's diary and coerce The Doctor into using a gun because of what they discover.
*A Gareth Gates-style affliction prevents Cupid from firing his arrow.
*River Song tells The Doctor that he is not The Doctor.
*The little girl destroys every idiot's lantern to prevent the shadows seeping into present day Earth.
*A familiar female face from the past returns to give Donna some advice.
*Donna ties a very important knot.
*The Doctor is stunned by something River Song whispers in his ear.


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Revision as of 23:33, 31 May 2008

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Synopsis

As the shadows rise and march, the Doctor forges an alliance with the mysterious River Song. But can anyone stop the Vashta Nerada and can the Doctor save Donna? While the Doctor discovers long-buried secrets and revelations about his own future, the sinister Nodes declare that Donna is doomed.


Plot

Cast

References

Story notes

  • The working title for this story was: River's Run
  • The image above is actually from the previous episode.

Ratings

To be added

Myths

  • That the libary has everything and everyone on record. Donna goes and has a look. ( Possibly false as Donna gets trapped at the end of Silence in the Library )
  • It is perhaps possible that Donna will learn the future of her mother and grandfather. She may also find information regarding the Doctor and/or Rose Tyler and the Battle of Canary Wharf.
  • The Gelth makes an appearance.
  • It is rumored that Jack may appear in the previous episode. If so, being a two parter he will likely be in this one as well.
  • Rose Tyler may be seen in one of the library's books.
  • River Song is revealed to be the Doctor's TARDIS in humanoid form. The classic series had more advanced types of TARDIS capable of human form and independent thought. It is possible over time, the Doctor's type 40 may have upgraded to these capabilities. (Which could also make sense because while prehaps not sentient at the time, the TARDIS was present that the end of the universe in "Utopia".)
  • 'Cal' may turn out to be Cal MacNannovich, who appeared briefly in The End of the World.
  • River Song may be a future mutation of Captain Jack Harkness, as it was implied that Jack may one day mutate into the Face of Boe and it may be assumed he could take other forms over the process. Also is the fact that only Martha, Jack, and the Master were in 3x11 "Utopia" at the end of the universe, which means Jack is the only one capable of living long enough to mutate so radically.River Song sometimes shows The Doctor a little respect and asks him about erasure.
  • The Shadows have a proper vocalist that's not Cliff Richard.
  • Doctor Moon challenges someone to a game of chess on which millions of lives depend.
  • The Shadows take hold of River Song's diary and coerce The Doctor into using a gun because of what they discover.
  • A Gareth Gates-style affliction prevents Cupid from firing his arrow.
  • River Song tells The Doctor that he is not The Doctor.
  • The little girl destroys every idiot's lantern to prevent the shadows seeping into present day Earth.
  • A familiar female face from the past returns to give Donna some advice.
  • Donna ties a very important knot.
  • The Doctor is stunned by something River Song whispers in his ear.

Filming locations

To be added

Continuity

To be added


Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors

To be added.

DVD and other releases

  • It will be released on the Series 4 boxset DVD in November 2008.

External Links

To be added.

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