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| The Story |
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The Doctor takes Donna to a snow covered planet in the forty-second century. Soon after their arrival, they find an Ood
lying helpless in the snow. It has been shot. Before it dies, the Ood tells them of a circle that must be broken. Puzzled
but intrigued by the Ood's words, the Doctor and Donna head towards the centre of Ood Operations.
Inside his office, Mr Halpen, the director of Ood Operations, is feeling the heat. He stands alongside his marketing manager Solana and Commander Kess reviewing the video that shows the fate of the late complex manager. Who was killed by an Ood that had developed the "red eye" phenomenon. A phenomenon slowly spreading across the Ood in the complex. The Doctor and Donna arrive, posing as sales reps for the Noble Corporation. The Doctor gives Donna a brief history of the second and bountiful Human empire before she asks an Ood if any of his kind are free. The Ood states that its purpose is to serve before mentioning the circle. The Doctor and Donna leave the hospitality suite and go in search of answers. The situation worsens and more Ood become enraged. Halpen tells his commander to gas the two thousand Ood that all show symptoms of red eye, but the Ood have the upper hand and begin their uprising. The Doctor and Donna get caught in the middle... |
| Memorable Quotes |
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Donna: Representing the Noble Corporation. PLC. Limited. Intergalactic.
The Ood: The circle must be broken, so that we can sing.
Doctor: These are really good handcuffs!
Halpen: Can't say I've ever shot anyone before. Can't say I'm gonna like it. But it's not exactly a normal day is it? |
| Editor's Review |
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In a series shaping up to be the best ever, Planet of the Ood is another strong episode. The parallels with
the Holocaust are worrying, but also moving, as we learn more about the Ood's conditioning to obey, and the price of slavery.
Yet again, the partnership between Donna and the Doctor proved to be a winning formula. Donna had some really emotive lines that brought forward the emotive side of the Ood's struggle. It's a real shame that Martha returns next week because this pairing is perfect as it stands. Credit also to Tim McInnerny, who played the villain as a ruthless man, but one who gradually became more aware that his time was up. Thanks to writer Keith Temple for the episode and also to Russell for finally giving us a real alien planet! Next week sees the return of Martha and UNIT, but not as we Classic series fans know them! (Dan Ludlow) |