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|image | |image = Stenza bright.jpg | ||
|series | |scripturl = https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/documents/doctor-who-s11-ep10-uk-versionwip.pdf | ||
|season number | |series = [[Doctor Who television stories|''Doctor Who'' television stories]] | ||
|season number = Series 11 (Doctor Who) | |||
|series episode number = 10 | |series episode number = 10 | ||
|story number | |story number = 286 | ||
|doctor | |doctor = Thirteenth Doctor | ||
|companions | |companions = [[Graham O'Brien|Graham]], [[Yasmin Khan|Yaz]], [[Ryan Sinclair|Ryan]] | ||
|enemy | |enemy = [[Tzim-Sha]] | ||
|setting | |setting = [[Ranskoor Av Kolos]], [[5425]] | ||
|writer | |writer = Chris Chibnall | ||
|director | |director = [[Jamie Childs]] | ||
|producer | |producer = [[Alex Mercer]] | ||
|broadcast date | |broadcast date = 9 December 2018 | ||
|network | |network = BBC One | ||
|format | |format = 1x49 minute episode | ||
|production code = | |production code = | ||
|prev | |prev = It Takes You Away (TV story) | ||
|next | |next = Resolution (TV story) | ||
|made prev | |made prev = Demons of the Punjab (TV story) | ||
|made next | |made next = Resolution (TV story) | ||
|trailer | |trailer = Series Finale Next Time Trailer The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos Doctor Who Series 11 | ||
|trailer2 | |trailer2 = Series Finale Trailer The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos Doctor Who Series 11 | ||
|clip | |clip = Travel Hopefully Highlight - Season Finale Doctor Who BBC America | ||
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|bts | |bts = Closer Look Episode 10 - The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos Doctor Who BBC America | ||
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}}'''''The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos''''' was the tenth and final episode of [[series 11 (Doctor Who)|series 11]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | }} | ||
'''''The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos''''' was the tenth and final episode of [[series 11 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 11]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | |||
The episode acted as a bookend to the series by marking the return of [[ | The episode acted as a bookend to the series by marking the return of [[Tzim-Sha]], who previously appeared in the first episode, ''[[The Woman Who Fell to Earth (TV story)|The Woman Who Fell to Earth]]''. It also granted closure to [[Graham O'Brien|Graham]] and [[Ryan Sinclair|Ryan]]'s grief over [[Grace O'Brien|Grace]]'s [[death]] that occurred in the same episode and had became a recurring subject throughout the series. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
[[Team TARDIS]] discovers nine different [[distress call]]s, all coming from the same location on [[Ranskoor Av Kolos|an unknown planet]] in the [[far future]]. Little does the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] know that [[ | [[Team TARDIS]] discovers nine different [[distress call]]s, all coming from the same location on [[Ranskoor Av Kolos|an unknown planet]] in the [[far future]]. Little does the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] know that [[Tzim-Sha|her very first enemy]] has survived throughout the centuries, and is looking to get [[revenge]] upon her in a crueller way than is even imaginable. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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The TARDIS materialises inside one of the [[Spacecraft|ships]] giving off the distress signal. The group disembarks, hoping to find someone to explain all the distress calls. A [[Fear|scared]] man points a [[Firearm|gun]] at them, demanding to know if they are with "them”. The Doctor explains they've only just arrived and can't be in league with someone they've never met; they only want to help. The man considers it for a moment, but then seems to forget their entire conversation, demanding to know who they are. The Doctor kindly re-explains and offers a neural balancer to help calm him; she shows one is one her [[head]] as a gesture of trust. The man accepts the device and instantly [[Comfort (emotion)|calms]] once it's working. Though calm now, he is missing some [[Memory|memories]]; his first [[name]] and his immediate past. What he does remember is his last name: [[Greston Paltraki|Paltraki]]. The Doctor examines the systems, finding that everything is actually in order; the ship is not crashed, just parked. | The TARDIS materialises inside one of the [[Spacecraft|ships]] giving off the distress signal. The group disembarks, hoping to find someone to explain all the distress calls. A [[Fear|scared]] man points a [[Firearm|gun]] at them, demanding to know if they are with "them”. The Doctor explains they've only just arrived and can't be in league with someone they've never met; they only want to help. The man considers it for a moment, but then seems to forget their entire conversation, demanding to know who they are. The Doctor kindly re-explains and offers a neural balancer to help calm him; she shows one is one her [[head]] as a gesture of trust. The man accepts the device and instantly [[Comfort (emotion)|calms]] once it's working. Though calm now, he is missing some [[Memory|memories]]; his first [[name]] and his immediate past. What he does remember is his last name: [[Greston Paltraki|Paltraki]]. The Doctor examines the systems, finding that everything is actually in order; the ship is not crashed, just parked. | ||
A transmission is then picked up, making Paltraki shove everyone out of view. Andinio appears on the screen, demanding that Paltraki return what he stole from the Creator. When Paltraki refuses, a sinister voice rasps a warning. Team TARDIS are in disbelief as they know that voice | A transmission is then picked up, making Paltraki shove everyone out of view. Andinio appears on the screen, demanding that Paltraki return what he stole from the Creator. When Paltraki refuses, a sinister voice rasps a warning. Team TARDIS are in disbelief as they know that voice... it's the voice of [[Tzim-Sha]]! At that moment, a [[Stenza]] mask fills the screen, threatening the life of Paltraki's crew if he does not return what was stolen. Tzim-Sha [[Murder|kills]] a woman named [[Umsang]], threatening to end the lives of the last two of his crew if Paltraki does not comply. The Doctor wonders what he [[Theft|stole]], so Paltraki shows her a crystal-like object with a rapidly moving black object inside of it. A scan of [[Sonic screwdriver|the sonic]] reveals that there's too much data from the object inside to understand what it is. However, the Doctor is sure that what they have to do is stop Tzim-Sha from causing anymore senseless [[violence]]. Finding [[throat]] mics, the Doctor gives one to each of her companions; she grabs supplies, telling them they need to find Tzim-Sha and use the crystal as a bartering tool to buy time until they can figure out his plan. | ||
They head outside, where there are eight other vessels in wreckage around them. The Doctor concludes that this explains all the different distress signals in the same location. Paltraki points to an object barely visible through the mist in the distance; that is where Tzim-Sha is. As they walk off, Graham asks the Doctor to stop a moment so they can talk. He reveals that when they last defeated Tzim-Sha, he vowed to kill him if he ever saw him again. The Doctor tells Graham that he's better than that; killing will make him just as bad as Tzim-Sha. Worse, the Doctor will not permit Graham to continue travelling with her if he stoops that low. Graham tells the Doctor that she has no say in his choices, despite her claiming otherwise. | They head outside, where there are eight other vessels in wreckage around them. The Doctor concludes that this explains all the different distress signals in the same location. Paltraki points to an object barely visible through the mist in the distance; that is where Tzim-Sha is. As they walk off, Graham asks the Doctor to stop a moment so they can talk. He reveals that when they last defeated Tzim-Sha, he vowed to kill him if he ever saw him again. The Doctor tells Graham that he's better than that; killing will make him just as bad as Tzim-Sha. Worse, the Doctor will not permit Graham to continue travelling with her if he stoops that low. Graham tells the Doctor that she has no say in his choices, despite her claiming otherwise. | ||
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Ryan and Graham discuss Graham's desire to kill Tzim-Sha, which Ryan attempts to talk him out of, both because of the Doctor's rules and because he loves his [[Grandparent|grandfather]]. However, Graham is sure that Grace would want them to kill Tzim-Sha to stop him from spreading anymore death and [[Sadness|misery]]. They are caught by SniperBots, which give chase. Luckily, they manage to duck when surrounded, allowing the fire from both sides to knock the SniperBots down. Ryan and Graham manage to find Paltraki's crew in [[stasis chamber]]s similar to the crystals; however, their job is much more complicated than they thought. There's a total of 30 people trapped. It's the crews of the other eight ships. | Ryan and Graham discuss Graham's desire to kill Tzim-Sha, which Ryan attempts to talk him out of, both because of the Doctor's rules and because he loves his [[Grandparent|grandfather]]. However, Graham is sure that Grace would want them to kill Tzim-Sha to stop him from spreading anymore death and [[Sadness|misery]]. They are caught by SniperBots, which give chase. Luckily, they manage to duck when surrounded, allowing the fire from both sides to knock the SniperBots down. Ryan and Graham manage to find Paltraki's crew in [[stasis chamber]]s similar to the crystals; however, their job is much more complicated than they thought. There's a total of 30 people trapped. It's the crews of the other eight ships. | ||
The Doctor, meanwhile, is found by Andinio, who [[Hostage|holds her at gunpoint]] to demand the return of the crystal. However, the Doctor reveals her stalemate, making Andinio explain that she's an [[Ux]]. The Doctor is [[Excitement|elated]] at the idea of meeting an Ux, but then wonders why they are working for Tzim-Sha. She demands that Andinio show Tzim-Sha that she's there. Once she does, Tzim-Sha demands that the Doctor be brought to him; Andinio is confused as to how her "[[god]]" could know the Doctor. The Doctor makes a sarcastic quip about how "[[Surprise|shocking]]" it is. | The Doctor, meanwhile, is found by Andinio, who [[Hostage|holds her at gunpoint]] to demand the return of the crystal. However, the Doctor reveals her stalemate, making Andinio explain that she's an [[Ux (The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos)|Ux]]. The Doctor is [[Excitement|elated]] at the idea of meeting an Ux, but then wonders why they are working for Tzim-Sha. She demands that Andinio show Tzim-Sha that she's there. Once she does, Tzim-Sha demands that the Doctor be brought to him; Andinio is confused as to how her "[[god]]" could know the Doctor. The Doctor makes a sarcastic quip about how "[[Surprise|shocking]]" it is. | ||
Brought before Tzim-Sha, the Doctor teases him about his new look; she shows off her new [[coat]]. When asked how long it's been, Tzim-Sha reveals that it's been 3407 years since their fight in [[Sheffield]]. The Doctor laughs that the last seven years must have seemed to drag on. Tzim-Sha tells Andinio to get Delph ready, which she momentarily hesitates to do. Tzim-Sha reveals that the [[DNA bomb]]s had corrupted his teleport device, banishing him to this planet; without a spaceship, or a teleport, he would die if he attempted to leave. However, as luck would have it, the Ux found him and foolishly believed him to be their god; they did everything they could to keep him alive. The Doctor is disgusted with Tzim-Sha for deceiving such brilliant, yet naive people; not to mention Tzim-Sha's newfound god complex. | Brought before Tzim-Sha, the Doctor teases him about his new look; she shows off her new [[coat]]. When asked how long it's been, Tzim-Sha reveals that it's been 3407 years since their fight in [[Sheffield]]. The Doctor laughs that the last seven years must have seemed to drag on. Tzim-Sha tells Andinio to get Delph ready, which she momentarily hesitates to do. Tzim-Sha reveals that the [[DNA bomb]]s had corrupted his teleport device, banishing him to this planet; without a spaceship, or a teleport, he would die if he attempted to leave. However, as luck would have it, the Ux found him and foolishly believed him to be their god; they did everything they could to keep him alive. The Doctor is disgusted with Tzim-Sha for deceiving such brilliant, yet naive people; not to mention Tzim-Sha's newfound god complex. | ||
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At the same time, Andinio has arrived in a room where Delph is held prisoner in a frame to harness his powers. Delph pleads with Andinio to see Tzim-Sha is not their Creator. However, she ignores him and powers up the temple. A beam of red light shoots out and opens a [[portal]] to Earth. The light begins enveloping the planet; when it's completely covered, it's game over for all life on it. The Doctor calls Tzim-Sha a fool; there are consequences for attempting to break the [[law]]s of the [[universe]]. Tzim-Sha simply tells the Doctor that the death of everyone on the planet she loves so much will be her consequences for interfering with his hunt. The Doctor races to stop the Ux, as Tzim-Sha tells her that its useless; even in [[exile]] he rules. | At the same time, Andinio has arrived in a room where Delph is held prisoner in a frame to harness his powers. Delph pleads with Andinio to see Tzim-Sha is not their Creator. However, she ignores him and powers up the temple. A beam of red light shoots out and opens a [[portal]] to Earth. The light begins enveloping the planet; when it's completely covered, it's game over for all life on it. The Doctor calls Tzim-Sha a fool; there are consequences for attempting to break the [[law]]s of the [[universe]]. Tzim-Sha simply tells the Doctor that the death of everyone on the planet she loves so much will be her consequences for interfering with his hunt. The Doctor races to stop the Ux, as Tzim-Sha tells her that its useless; even in [[exile]] he rules. | ||
In Tzim-Sha's trophy room, Ryan and Graham work to free everyone. However, the SniperBots are working to get in the room. Once everyone is [[Evacuation|evacuated]], Graham tells Ryan that he has to stay behind to detonate the [[bomb]] on the door; it’s the only way to sufficiently damage the SniperBots to cover their escape. Ryan sadly parts ways with Graham. Ryan runs into the Doctor, Yaz and Paltraki; the Doctor tells the men to lead the survivors to Paltraki's ship for [[safety]]. In the meantime, Graham succeeds in taking out the SniperBots; he takes one of their [[ | In Tzim-Sha's trophy room, Ryan and Graham work to free everyone. However, the SniperBots are working to get in the room. Once everyone is [[Evacuation|evacuated]], Graham tells Ryan that he has to stay behind to detonate the [[bomb]] on the door; it’s the only way to sufficiently damage the SniperBots to cover their escape. Ryan sadly parts ways with Graham. Ryan runs into the Doctor, Yaz and Paltraki; the Doctor tells the men to lead the survivors to Paltraki's ship for [[safety]]. In the meantime, Graham succeeds in taking out the SniperBots; he takes one of their [[weapon]]s to wait for Tzim-Sha. | ||
The Doctor and Yaz run to where the Ux are powering the temple. After some debate on how to stop the temple without killing the Ux, the Doctor realises that their neural balancers can be used to stop the [[Telepathic contact|telepathic connection]] to Andinio and Delph. However, it also means having to endure the psychotropic waves; Yaz decides it's worth the risk to save Earth. With blurring vision from the effects starting, both the Doctor and Yaz attach the neural balancers to the Ux, stopping the temple and releasing the Earth from its death grip. Andinio is [[ | The Doctor and Yaz run to where the Ux are powering the temple. After some debate on how to stop the temple without killing the Ux, the Doctor realises that their neural balancers can be used to stop the [[Telepathic contact|telepathic connection]] to Andinio and Delph. However, it also means having to endure the psychotropic waves; Yaz decides it's worth the risk to save Earth. With blurring vision from the effects starting, both the Doctor and Yaz attach the neural balancers to the Ux, stopping the temple and releasing the Earth from its death grip. Andinio is [[outrage]]d by the Doctor stopping them from serving the Creator, but the Doctor forces the old woman to face reality; Tzim-Sha is not a god, but a [[monster]] who has been taking advantage of them for centuries. Delph, now free, tells Andinio that the Doctor is right. The Doctor further tells them that ''they'' are the Creators, because they create. | ||
However, things soon become ''much'' worse. Because of all the strain Tzim-Sha has put on the temple, the Ux and the very laws of [[reality]], the miniature planets are beginning to lose their stability. If those crystals break, it will cause [[destruction]] beyond comprehension. However, the Doctor has an idea and summons the TARDIS to her location; she is going to hook the Ux up to the telepathic circuits, which will allow them to use the temple to send all the planets back to where they came from at the same time, restoring balance to the universe. The plan is successful, but severely draining to the Ux. | However, things soon become ''much'' worse. Because of all the strain Tzim-Sha has put on the temple, the Ux and the very laws of [[reality]], the miniature planets are beginning to lose their stability. If those crystals break, it will cause [[destruction]] beyond comprehension. However, the Doctor has an idea and summons the TARDIS to her location; she is going to hook the Ux up to the telepathic circuits, which will allow them to use the temple to send all the planets back to where they came from at the same time, restoring balance to the universe. The plan is successful, but severely draining to the Ux. | ||
Tzim-Sha arrives in his trophy room, where Graham is waiting. Graham tells him that he had wanted to kill him for the death of his wife, but he has chosen to be the better man and not kill. Tzim-Sha calls him foolish and approaches to kill him with a deadly frozen touch. However, Ryan appears behind him and causes the Stenza to divert his attention. Graham takes the moment to shoot Tzim-Sha in the [[foot]], knocking him down. Ryan is shocked, but Graham defends that he only [[wound]]ed his foot. They tell Tzim-Sha that they sentence him to life, trapping him inside his own trophy case. They tell him as he ponders about how this went wrong, he should always remember the name Grace; her death motivated them to put him in this [[hell]]. Graham and Ryan rejoin the Doctor, who is [[pride|proud]] of Graham for being the better man. However, Graham considers that not having the will to kill someone horrible makes him [[weakness|weak]], but the Doctor counters that he is one of the [[strength| | Tzim-Sha arrives in his trophy room, where Graham is waiting. Graham tells him that he had wanted to kill him for the death of his wife, but he has chosen to be the better man and not kill. Tzim-Sha calls him foolish and approaches to kill him with a deadly frozen touch. However, Ryan appears behind him and causes the Stenza to divert his attention. Graham takes the moment to shoot Tzim-Sha in the [[foot]], knocking him down. Ryan is shocked, but Graham defends that he only [[wound]]ed his foot. They tell Tzim-Sha that they sentence him to life, trapping him inside his own trophy case. They tell him as he ponders about how this went wrong, he should always remember the name Grace; her death motivated them to put him in this [[hell]]. Graham and Ryan rejoin the Doctor, who is [[pride|proud]] of Graham for being the better man. However, Graham considers that not having the will to kill someone horrible makes him [[weakness|weak]], but the Doctor counters that he is one of the [[strength|strongest]] people she knows. | ||
The Doctor takes the Ux to Paltraki's ship, where Delph decides the Ux must be part of the [[civilisation]]s of the universe. It was because of their [[isolation]] on this planet that they mistook a monster like Tzim-Sha for a god. Andinio [[agreement|agrees]] with Delph, explaining that they've locked Tzim-Sha's temple and no-one will be able to get to him. As everyone boards the TARDIS, the Doctor gives a parting message to travel [[hope]]fully. | The Doctor takes the Ux to Paltraki's ship, where Delph decides the Ux must be part of the [[civilisation]]s of the universe. It was because of their [[isolation]] on this planet that they mistook a monster like Tzim-Sha for a god. Andinio [[agreement|agrees]] with Delph, explaining that they've locked Tzim-Sha's temple and no-one will be able to get to him. As everyone boards the TARDIS, the Doctor gives a parting message to travel [[hope]]fully. | ||
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== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* The Ux believe in "[[The Creator (The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos)|The Creator]]". | * The Ux believe in "[[The Creator (The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos)|The Creator]]". | ||
** Because they are isolated from the rest of the universe, they believed that the first being they encountered was their [[god]]. | ** Because they are isolated from the rest of the universe, they believed that the first being they encountered was their [[god]]. | ||
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* To keep the return of Tzim-Sha a surprise, [[Samuel Oatley]] was not credited in ''Radio Times'' or on BBC iPlayer. | * To keep the return of Tzim-Sha a surprise, [[Samuel Oatley]] was not credited in ''Radio Times'' or on BBC iPlayer. | ||
* This was the first series finale in [[BBC Wales]] ''[[Doctor Who]]'' not to be set at least partially on [[21st century]] [[Earth]]. Earth itself is only seen from space, with no scenes set on the surface. | * This was the first series finale in [[BBC Wales]] ''[[Doctor Who]]'' not to be set at least partially on [[21st century]] [[Earth]]. Earth itself is only seen from space, with no scenes set on the surface. | ||
* Delph being trapped in the device to harness the powers of his mind bears similarities to when | * Delph being trapped in the device to harness the powers of his mind bears similarities to when {{Ainley}} once trapped [[Adric]] and used his mind to create [[Castrovalva]]. | ||
* This was the first televised series finale in ''[[Doctor Who]]'' | * This was the first televised series finale in revived ''[[Doctor Who]]'' not to feature so much as a cameo from a classic series monster or villain. | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
* 5.32 million (UK overnight)<ref>[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2018/12/the-battle-of-ranskoor-av-kolos.html Overnight ratings]</ref> | * 5.32 million (UK overnight)<ref>[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2018/12/the-battle-of-ranskoor-av-kolos.html Overnight ratings]</ref> | ||
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== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
=== DVD | ===DVD & Blu-ray releases=== | ||
=== Digital releases === | * This story was released as part of the Complete Eleventh Series boxsets on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1/A on [[29 January (releases)|29 January]] [[2019 (releases)|2019]], in region 2/B on [[14 January (releases)|14 January]] 2019 and in region 4/B on [[6 February (releases)|6 February]] 2019. | ||
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===Digital releases=== | |||
* In the United Kingdom, this story is available on [[BBC iPlayer]]''.'' | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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