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The last episodes of Doctor Who season 14 let many of viewers let down. Ruby Sunday's tenure as the Fifteenth Doctor's friend came to an end as the two-part finale closed Ncuti Gatwa's first season. The episode exposed Ruby's future, the secrets behind her origin, and an overall evil who had last shown on the Fourth Doctor's stint on the show. The ending of Doctor Who Season 14 infuriated some viewers since many of them had great expectations for greater resolves and were thus quite frustrated.
Viewers have embraced Twitter to both celebrate and criticize the ending since the episode debuted. Though many of the plots were resolved, Twitter was inundated with enraged viewers criticizing specific elements of the twists.
Doctor Who season 14's episodes 8 and 9 eventually unveiled several different twists. Ruby Sunday reconciled with her mother, Susan Twist's part in the godly pantheon myth was clarified, and Sutekh's reappearance was totally justified. Laying in wait aboard the TARDIS, Sutekh had been waiting patiently for a chance to come back and maybe wipe out the cosmos. Though she apparently had divine powers of her own, Susan Twist's many personalities acted as his harbinger. Ruby, meantime, came to see her mother was just another average woman.
Although reviews of Doctor Who Season 14 have been positive, one of the more underwhelming aspects of the show has been those reveals. While Ruby's future is unclear and debatable, Susan Twist's general contribution is yet unknown. Her regularity instead of any real mystery reminds some of Rey's parentage reveal in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which was likewise divisive. Ensuring that the characters can only be seen as regular individuals acts as an anticlimactic reveal following a long and protracted mystery.
"Empire of Death," the Doctor Who Season 14 Finale, closed a season full of mystery, intrigue, and cosmic adventures. The episode revealed Ruby Sunday's actual identity and had the old and strong being Sutekh returning. The last episode also looked at the convoluted interactions among the Doctor, his friends, and the mysterious Susan Twist.
Though meant to shock and captivate viewers, the twists and revelations in the episode have produced conflicting emotions. Certain fans have voiced dismay about the way some stories were handled and the finale's general tempo. But the episode also made viewers excited and anticipatory for the forthcoming season 15, wondering where the Doctor's path will lead him next.
Originally first shown in 1963, Doctor Who is a sci-fi show featuring the Doctor—a strong being known as a Time Lord. Traveling time and space with different companions, the Doctor uses an interdimensional time-traveling ship called the TARDIS to solve several issues and assist prevent catastrophe as much as he nearly causes. The Doctor is always the same character, although they undergo regeneration which lets them be recast every few seasons as a different immortal entity with fresh personality features.
Doctor Who has enthralled viewers over years with its creative narrative, legendary characters, and examination of the expanse of time and space. With every new Doctor, the show has changed to represent the times and captivates next generations of viewers. The legacy of Doctor Who is evidence of its capacity to spark awe and imagination and carry viewers to amazing worlds.