Doctor Who season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Patrol B returns from a dangerous encounter with survivors and an injury. In a foggy minefield, Carson's team faces new mines and discovers an ambulance. Carson is injured but manages to interact with the AI ambulance. Meanwhile, the Doctor and Ruby encounter Splice, Carson's daughter, searching for her father. They navigate a tense situation with a Villengard mine, revealing that their enemies are merely an algorithm sustaining conflict. The Doctor uses his Time Lord abilities to avert disaster, ending the false war and saving Splice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What encounter did Patrol B have?
Patrol B had a Grade 1 encounter.
How many survivors and injuries were reported?
Two survivors, one injury.
What was Carson doing over the comms with her child?
Reminding them to brush their teeth.
What was Mundy’s role in the minefield?
Advising caution and dismissing myths about Kastarions.
What happened when the team encountered the ambulance?
Carson got injured, triggering the ambulance's combat detection.
What was the humorous conversation about between Canto and Mundy?
A tattoo on Posh Graham.
What was Carson’s plea to the AI about?
Mentioning his daughter Splice.
How did the Doctor plan to disable the mine Carson was on?
By counterbalancing with a heavy object.
What was revealed about the mine’s technology?
It had sophisticated sensors and lights from Villengard.
Who is Mundy and what is her role?
Mundy is an Anglican Marine involved in the conflict.
What did the Doctor deduce about the war?
They were fighting their own hardware, not actual enemies.
What did the Villengard algorithm do?
Sustained conflict for profit.
How did John Francis Vater's AI assist Mundy?
By providing proof the planet was uninhabited.
What was Splice’s reaction to her father's AI?
Distress followed by reassurance from the AI.
What did the Doctor reflect on at the end?
The war’s end, the power of a parent’s love, and the transient nature of life.