Doctor Who season 9 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Captain Jonathan Moran and his crew discover a mysterious craft on the lake floor. After bringing it onboard, alarms signal a fire, forcing evacuation. Amidst chaos, Moran is revealed as a ghost. The Doctor and Clara, investigating, find the craft is broadcasting coordinates using ghosts as transmitters. The base floods due to ghosts' tampering, leading to an escape plan. The Doctor time travels to uncover the truth, but a new ghost appears, hinting at his possible death to solve the mystery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did Captain Jonathan Moran discover on 21st November 2119?
An unidentified craft on the lake floor.
Who brought the unknown craft on board for investigation?
Captain Jonathan Moran and his crew.
What was the initial assumption about the craft's nature?
It might be an experimental military prototype.
What emergency occurred after the craft was brought on board?
A fire in the main hangar.
How did the crew first realize Moran was a ghost?
They saw him after he was presumed dead in the spaceship.
Who are the Doctor and Clara?
Characters investigating the base and the ghostly occurrences.
What did the Doctor discover about the spaceship's markings?
They are coordinates being broadcasted using ghosts as transmitters.
What caused the base to start flooding?
The ghosts tampered with the base's systems.
Why did the Doctor decide to travel back in time?
To understand the origin of the spaceship and the ghosts.
What critical realization is made about the new ghost?
Its appearance indicates a change in the past and suggests that the Doctor might have to die.
What is the main theme of this episode?
Uncovering the mystery behind the ghostly phenomena and the unknown craft.
How does the crew react to the discovery that the unknown craft might be a military prototype?
They express surprise and skepticism.
What is the significance of the Doctor and Clara in this narrative?
They play a key role in investigating and resolving the ghostly mystery.
What is the reaction to the flooding of the base?
A desperate attempt to escape and contain the situation.
How does the episode end?
With a cliffhanger, as the fate of the Doctor and the resolution of the ghostly phenomenon remain uncertain.
