Doctor Who season 7 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In Victorian Yorkshire, the Doctor and Clara investigate the mysterious "Crimson Horror," a deadly condition linked to Mrs. Gillyflower's utopian community, Sweetville. Mrs. Gillyflower, with her silent partner, a parasitic creature named Mr. Sweet, plans to launch a rocket filled with poison to create a "new Eden." The Doctor, initially found in a critical state, recovers with the help of Ada, Gillyflower's daughter, who was unknowingly part of her mother's cruel experiments. The plan is thwarted, Mr. Sweet is killed, and Ada rejects her mother's twisted ideals, choosing a new path for herself. The episode ends with Clara's time-traveling secrets being questioned by the children she nannies.
Full Episode S07E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Crimson Horror?
The Crimson Horror refers to a mysterious condition causing death, with victims' flesh glowing red.
Who is Mrs. Gillyflower?
Mrs. Gillyflower is the proprietor of Sweetville and the main antagonist, involved in sinister plans.
What is Sweetville?
Sweetville is a community that recruits only the fittest and most beautiful people, hiding a dark secret.
How does Mrs. Gillyflower plan to use the poison?
Mrs. Gillyflower plans to spread a deadly poison via a rocket, intending to wipe out humanity.
Who is Mr. Sweet?
Mr. Sweet is Mrs. Gillyflower's silent partner, a parasitic creature that provides her with venom.
What is an optogram?
An optogram is a concept suggesting that the eye can retain an image of the last thing it sees.
Who is Ada?
Ada is Mrs. Gillyflower's daughter, who unknowingly assists her mother's plans and later rejects her.
How is the Doctor involved in Sweetville?
The Doctor investigates the Crimson Horror and infiltrates Sweetville to uncover Mrs. Gillyflower's plan.
What is the nature of the poison used by Mrs. Gillyflower?
The poison is a venom from a prehistoric parasite, used by Mrs. Gillyflower to petrify her recruits.
How does Mrs. Gillyflower test the venom?
Mrs. Gillyflower tests the venom on her daughter Ada, causing her blindness and scarring.
How is Mrs. Gillyflower's plan thwarted?
The Doctor and his allies confront Mrs. Gillyflower and prevent her rocket from releasing the poison.
What happens to Mr. Sweet?
Mr. Sweet, a parasitic creature, abandons Mrs. Gillyflower when her plan fails and is later killed.
What is the Doctor's condition when found in Sweetville?
The Doctor is found in a dire condition, unable to speak and needing rescue.
What does Ada decide to do after the events?
After the events, Ada decides to step out of the darkness and into the light, leaving her past behind.
What mystery about Clara is discussed at the end?
At the end, the Doctor and Clara discuss unresolved mysteries about Clara's identity and past.