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| The Story |
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The TARDIS lands on top of the rift in Cardiff to refuel. However, the visit does not go unnoticed.
As soon as it materialises, Captain Jack Harkness spots it and runs towards it. He's too late and ends up holding on for dear life as it winds its way through the time vortex. The TARDIS finally lands in the year 100 trillion - near the end of the Universe.
The TARDIS arrives on the planet Malcosero, where a race of seemingly devolved cannibal human named "The Future Kind" are hunting the last of the Humans. The Doctor, Jack and Martha find sanctuary inside the Human refugee bunker. Inside the bunker is a Professor Yana, who is attempting to send the refugees on to a place named Utopia. He is unable to get it working though. As soon as the Doctor arrives, a jubilant Professor Yana takes him and his two companions to his laboratory hoping that the Doctor can help him solve his problem. After Martha finds the Doctor's hand in Jack's bag, the Doctor manages to get the ship fully functional. However, there's a footprint to arrange and the Professor is in possession of a very familiar fob watch... |
| Memorable Quotes |
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Doctor: You two: we're at the end of the Universe. Right at the edge of knowledge, and you're busy blogging!
Martha: You've got a hand. A hand in a jar! A hand, in jar, in your bag! Doctor: Strikes me, Professor, you've got a room which no man can enter without dying... Well, I think I've got just the man. The Master as Professor Yana: Don't worry my dear. As one door closes, another opens. The Master: End of the Universe. Have fun. Bye, bye! |
| Editor's Review |
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Without a doubt, Utopia is Russell T. Davies' best ever episode of Doctor Who. The last ten minutes of the episode
are simply superb. This episode also appears to be part one of a three part story, which is unprecedented for the new series.
This is an episode I can see myself watching again and again. The only real thing to say against it is the faux-enemy in The Future
Kind. They are needed in order to provide an adversary, but, like the Macra in Gridlock, largely surplus to requirement.
In terms of the performances, there isn't really anything bad to say. Derek Jacobi was absolutely brilliant throughout and made the revelation at the end so very tense, exciting and dramatic. Quite simply, no better actor could have been used for the part! Cho. Chantho was quite a funny character, which I'm sure the kids will love and was played well. Do. The return of Jack Harkness was also quite nice, even though he's turned into Captain Scarlet! I can't bear the wait until next week! (Dan Ludlow) |