Flux: Chapter One - The Halloween Apocalypse

Episode aired Oct 31, 2021
TV-14
50m

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

YOUR RATING

Adventure Drama Sci-Fi

At Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. From the Arctic Circle to deep space, an ancient evil is breaking free. And in present day Liverpool, the life of Dan L... Read allAt Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. From the Arctic Circle to deep space, an ancient evil is breaking free. And in present day Liverpool, the life of Dan Lewis is about to change forever.At Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. From the Arctic Circle to deep space, an ancient evil is breaking free. And in present day Liverpool, the life of Dan Lewis is about to change forever.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

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Trivia
The Doctor mentions using Nitro 9. Nitro 9 was invented by Ace, a companion of the 7th Doctor.

Goofs
Dan's house (seen at the seven minute mark) is number 37, the house next door is number 49. In UK streets the next house would be 39 (with the even numbers on the opposite side of the road).

Quotes
Yasmin Khan: What's the matter with Sheffield?
Dan Lewis: Too near Leeds.
Yasmin Khan: Pro tip, Dan Lewis; don't diss the designated rescuer.

Connections
Featured in Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star: TV Special Effects: Doctor Who (2022)

Soundtracks
Doctor Who Theme
Written by Ron Grainer
Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

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Review

Featured review

8/10

The Halloween Apocalypse

When I heard that series 13 was going to have an overarching story called The Flux.

I had terrifying flashbacks to The Trial of the Timelord.

I was ready to put Chris Chibnall on the dock myself.

This delayed series was compromised by the Covid lockdown of 2020/21. There has been a reduced number of episodes.

The first episode had a pre credit sequence that made me slightly groan. The rest was fantastic.

Dan segued well as he was dognapped by man's best friend. It was notable that Dan represented the growing number of people in Britain who has to rely on food banks.

The Doctor combats a menace that knows her, but she has no memory of. She also has no idea of the Flux.

There were brief but creepy appearances from the Weeping Angels and the Sontarans.

This had an epic feel, it introduced various threads but it was less of a standalone story. It might had scared a few kids at Halloween.