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Doctor Who - S10E06 - Extremis
 

Doctor Who season 10 episode 6

Extremis

 
Everyone who has ever read the Veritas has been found dead. In a library at the heart of the Vatican, the pope urges the Doctor to read the ancient text.
 
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Doctor Who / S10E06 : Extremis
Season 10, Episode 6 | Aired on May 20, 2017 | TV-PG | 45 min. | BBC One
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Doctor Who season 10 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

The Doctor, grappling with temporary blindness, is coerced into executing Missy, only to later receive a Vatican request to investigate the Veritas, a mysterious text causing readers to commit suicide. The episode takes a turn when the Doctor, Bill, and Nardole discover they are actually within a simulated reality, orchestrated by an alien species to strategize Earth's conquest. The simulated Doctor cleverly sends a warning to his real self, alerting him of the impending invasion, while he struggles with the challenges posed by his blindness.

Full Episode S10E06 Recap

### The Doctor's Blindness Revealed - The Doctor admits to Nardole he is still blind after their recent adventure. - Nardole is concerned, but the Doctor insists his blindness is temporary. ### The Execution Chamber - On an alien planet, executioners discuss the complexity of killing a Time Lord. - They reveal a device designed to stop a Time Lord's hearts and brain stems, preventing regeneration. - The executed body must be guarded in a Quantum Fold chamber for a thousand years. ### The Doctor as Executioner - A Time Lord must perform the execution, and the Doctor is chosen for this task. - The Doctor confronts the prisoner, who is revealed to be Missy. - Missy pleads for her life as the Doctor prepares for the execution. ### The Vatican's Request - The Doctor receives a visit from Vatican representatives, including the Pope. - They request the Doctor's help with an ancient text, the Veritas, which causes its readers to commit suicide. ### The Truth of the Veritas - The Doctor learns that the Veritas contains a secret so horrifying that readers prefer death over living with the knowledge. - The text has been recently translated, and everyone involved has died, except for one missing translator. ### The Simulation Revelation - The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole discover that their reality is a simulation run by an alien species. - They realize they are simulants within a computer program, designed to practice Earth's conquest. ### The Doctor's Plan - The simulated Doctor sends an email to the real Doctor, warning him of the impending alien invasion. - This act breaks the rules of the simulation, allowing the real Doctor to prepare for the actual threat. ### The Doctor's Dilemma - Back in reality, the Doctor, still blind, faces the challenge of protecting Earth from the alien threat. - He contemplates how to save humanity while dealing with his own personal handicap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Doctor blind?

The Doctor is blind due to an event in a previous adventure, but he insists it's temporary.

What is the purpose of the execution chamber?

The chamber is used to execute Time Lords, stopping their hearts and brain stems and preventing regeneration.

Who is the Doctor forced to execute?

The Doctor is chosen to execute Missy, a fellow Time Lord.

What is the Veritas?

The Veritas is an ancient text that causes readers to commit suicide upon learning its secret.

Why does the Vatican involve the Doctor with the Veritas?

The Vatican seeks the Doctor's help to understand why the Veritas drives its readers to suicide.

What is revealed about their reality?

The Doctor, Bill, and Nardole learn they are in a simulated reality created by an alien species.

What is the purpose of the simulation?

The simulation is run by aliens to practice conquering Earth.

How does the Doctor respond to the simulation revelation?

The simulated Doctor sends an email to his real-world counterpart, warning him of the alien threat.

How does the Doctor's blindness affect him?

The Doctor's blindness presents a significant challenge, especially in dealing with the impending alien threat.

Is the Doctor still blind by the end of the episode?

Yes, the Doctor remains blind and must find a way to protect Earth in his condition.

 
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