Series 2, Episode 11 | 1 part | First broadcast: 24 June 2006 | Writer: Matthew Graham | Director: Euros Lyn
Cast
- David Tennant as the Doctor
- Billie Piper as Rose Tyler
- Nina Sosanya as Trish Webber
- Abisola Agbaje as Chloe Webber
Summary
Arriving in a strangely deserted London suburb on the eve of the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, the Doctor and Rose discover that local children and even pets are mysteriously vanishing, seemingly drawn into the drawings of a troubled young girl named Chloe Webber. As Chloe’s abusive home life is revealed to be intertwined with a malevolent alien presence possessing her, the Doctor must help her overcome her fear and grief before the entity can trap the entire world within her artwork.
Interesting Facts
- The episode was written to tie in with the London 2012 Olympics, which were still six years away from taking place at the time of broadcast.
- This story deals with themes of childhood trauma and domestic abuse, exploring them through Chloe’s relationship with her deceased father.
- The alien entity possessing Chloe, known as the Isolus, is depicted as a lonely creature separated from its family, echoing the episode’s themes of isolation.
- The episode is often ranked as one of the more divisive stories of the David Tennant era among fans and critics alike.
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