Doctor Who
Warning: Spoilers ahead forDoctor Whoseason 15, episode 1, “The Robot Revolution.
Although Belinda’s debut does address this phenomenon, it isn’t at the heart of the story.
Mundy Flynn is an Anglican Marine from the 51st century who is also portrayed by Varada Sethu.
Instead,Mundy is a direct genetic descendant of Belinda from 3,000 in the future.
Regardless, Fifteen breaks the fourth wall in “The Robot Revolution” to deepen the enigma.
WhenSethu’s character confirms the reveal by asking, “This is a time machine?
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“, Fifteen points at her and replies with “Boom!”
The Doctor’s reply feels innocuous, as it could easily mean something like “Bingo!”
or “You know it!”
Of course, he doesn’t know he’s saying the name of aDoctor Whoepisode.
Regardless, showrunner/writer Russell T. Davies allows Fifteen the semi-self-aware moment.
A lot of attention has been drawn to Mrs.
So, his “Boom!”
moment in “The Robot Revolution” is nothing new.
I’d also be very surprised if it turned out to beDoctor Whoseason 15’s finale fourth-wall break.
