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'''''The Halloween Apocalypse''''', prefixed | '''''The Halloween Apocalypse''''', prefixed with '''''Chapter One''''' in the [[title sequence]], was the opening episode of [[Series 13 (Doctor Who)|series 13]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It formed the first chapter of the six-part serial ''Doctor Who: Flux''. | ||
This | This chapter introduced [[the Flux]], a universe-breaking force which is bound for [[Earth]], as well as [[Swarm (The Halloween Apocalypse)|Swarm]], a figure from the Doctor's past, who escapes his confinement and "frees" his sister [[Azure (The Halloween Apocalypse)|Azure]] from her earthly life. [[Dan Lewis]] also makes his first appearance, and the Doctor is revealed to have been pursuing [[Karvanista]], the last living member of [[the Division]], the order which erased her memories of having been the [[Timeless Child]]. | ||
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** Relatedly, ''The Halloween Apocalypse'' is set on the same day it was broadcast: [[31 October]] [[2021]]. This makes it the fifth episode in the revived series to do so, following ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'' for [[25 December]] [[2009]], ''[[The Big Bang (TV story)|The Big Bang]]'' for [[26 June]] [[2010]], ''[[The Impossible Astronaut (TV story)|The Impossible Astronaut]]'' for [[22 April]] [[2011]], and ''[[Resolution (TV story)|Resolution]]'' for [[1 January]] [[2019]]. | ** Relatedly, ''The Halloween Apocalypse'' is set on the same day it was broadcast: [[31 October]] [[2021]]. This makes it the fifth episode in the revived series to do so, following ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'' for [[25 December]] [[2009]], ''[[The Big Bang (TV story)|The Big Bang]]'' for [[26 June]] [[2010]], ''[[The Impossible Astronaut (TV story)|The Impossible Astronaut]]'' for [[22 April]] [[2011]], and ''[[Resolution (TV story)|Resolution]]'' for [[1 January]] [[2019]]. | ||
* The transmission of the episode was dedicated to the memory of ''Doctor Who'''s former [[Foley]] artist [[Julie Ankerson]], who passed away on [[28 July (people)|28 July]] [[2021 (people)|2021]].<ref>[https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-julie-ankerson-tribute-newsupdate/ Who is Julie Ankerson? Doctor Who pays tribute to crew member - Radio Times]</ref> | * The transmission of the episode was dedicated to the memory of ''Doctor Who'''s former [[Foley]] artist [[Julie Ankerson]], who passed away on [[28 July (people)|28 July]] [[2021 (people)|2021]].<ref>[https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/doctor-who-julie-ankerson-tribute-newsupdate/ Who is Julie Ankerson? Doctor Who pays tribute to crew member - Radio Times]</ref> | ||
* This episode marked the first time a new BBC logo was used on screen since 2005. The new BBC logo was incorporated into the title sequence and the end credits. | * Though the [[title sequence]] gives this episode as ''Chapter One: The Halloween Apocalypse'', other sources have differed on the prefix, naming this episode ''Flux: The Halloween Apocalypse'' instead. | ||
* This episode marked the first time a new [[BBC logo]] was used on screen since 2005. The new BBC logo was incorporated into the title sequence and the [[end credits]]. | |||
* When trying to release herself from the vocally-locked [[handcuffs]], the Doctor claims that her failure to open them might be to do with the fact that she was [[Scottish]] when she set them up, and proceeds to attempt a [[Scotland|Scottish]] accent. According to the [[BBC America]] subtitles, she first attempts to copy the voice of the [[Twelfth Doctor]] ([[Peter Capaldi]]) and then the [[Seventh Doctor]] ([[Sylvester McCoy]]). | * When trying to release herself from the vocally-locked [[handcuffs]], the Doctor claims that her failure to open them might be to do with the fact that she was [[Scottish]] when she set them up, and proceeds to attempt a [[Scotland|Scottish]] accent. According to the [[BBC America]] subtitles, she first attempts to copy the voice of the [[Twelfth Doctor]] ([[Peter Capaldi]]) and then the [[Seventh Doctor]] ([[Sylvester McCoy]]). | ||
* [[Karvanista]]'s attempt at [[Hypnosis|hypnotism]] by swiping his hand across in front of Dan's face is similar to that of the "Jedi Mind Trick" from the ''[[Star Wars]]'' saga. | * [[Karvanista]]'s attempt at [[Hypnosis|hypnotism]] by swiping his hand across in front of Dan's face is similar to that of the "Jedi Mind Trick" from the ''[[Star Wars]]'' saga. | ||
