The latest episode of Doctor Who has fans buzzing, as the 15th Doctor, portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa, faces a nostalgic foe in The Legend of Ruby Sunday
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The Return of Sutekh
In a surprising twist, Sutekh, also known as Set in Egyptian mythology, emerges as the antagonist. Fans of the classic series will recall his appearance in the 1975 serial Pyramids of Mars, where he attempted to escape Mars and wreak havoc on Earth. In that adventure, the 4th Doctor, played by Tom Baker, and his companion Sarah-Jane Smith narrowly defeated him.
Facing Old Enemies
This time, Sutekh emerges through a time tunnel using the image of the TARDIS in the Time Window, as hinted at earlier in the season. The Doctor’s struggle to uncover Susan Triad’s true identity ties into this larger plot of ancient evils resurfacing. UNIT’s investigations reveal her as none other than a conduit for Sutekh’s return.
A New Threat Unveiled
As Sutekh’s influence seeps into modern times, creepy figures like Mrs. Flood, reminiscent of past Servant characters alongside mummy robots, foreshadow his chilling reappearance. Nostalgic fans will remember Professor Scarman falling victim to Sutekh’s power when hit by a green light inside an inner chamber.
UNIT’s Role and Ancient Magic
The battle against Sutekh doesn’t just rely on brute force but also on the collaboration between The Doctor and UNIT. They revisit old methods including invoking ancient magic forces tied to The Giggle episode featuring Neil Patrick Harris as Toymaker.
This throwback ties into a larger mythos connecting Sutekh with other ancient gods like The Toymaker and The Trickster. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that these forces have been subtly manipulating events behind the scenes.
The High Stakes and Conclusion
Sutekh’s return is part of showrunner Russell T. Davies’ intricate storytelling web that’s been carefully woven across episodes, making this confrontation more intense. Thankfully, fans won’t have to wait long to see if The Doctor can prevent disaster.
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