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In Lagos, the mysterious Barber reigns supreme. The Doctor discovers a world where stories have power, but can he stop the Spider and its deadly web of revenge?

Written by: Inua Ellams

Directed by: Makalla McPherson

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

This was one of the really unique episodes that defies description, and frankly I'm impressed you got as much mileage out of it as you did. I don't think I have much to add. To revisit the comparison I made yesterday, it does share some things in common with one of my favourites, "Demons of the Punjab", in its otherworldly vibes.

Edit: Actually, no. It's not just otherworldly vibes. It's that plus an exploration of a culture that's not my own.

The Fugitive Doctor! For all of thirty seconds!

The little line/quip about her story maybe being complete one day made me chuckle - and of course, the Doctor's story being neverending is part of the resolution.

There is some of the same subject matter and deftness here as in some of Neil Gaiman’s better work — and that’s all we need say about him.

Yeeeeeeeeah, I had the same thought. This sort of subject matter is something that Gaiman - scandal noted - excelled at.

And I have to agree, this season just might be an "all killer, no filler" season to rival the Ten/Donna season or Eleven's first season.