Doctor Who season 13 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Stuck in 1901, Jericho encounters Azure and Swarm, agents of the Division. The Doctor, trapped in Weeping Angel form, is transported by them for conversion. Jericho discovers an ancient pot, hinting at Earth's impending doom. Meanwhile, the Doctor meets Tecteun at the Division, learning about their universal manipulation and her own obscured past. Grand Serpent, revealed as a hostile alien, undermines UNIT's operations. The Doctor refuses Tecteun's offer to join Division, instead vowing to save the universe and confront Division's sinister plans. Sontarans escalate the conflict by declaring war, threatening Earth's future.
Full Episode S13E05 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Azure and Swarm?
They are members of the Division's Extraction Squad.
What happens to the Doctor in the Weeping Angel form?
The Doctor is encased in a Weeping Angel form for transport and conversion purposes.
What is the Division?
The Division is an organization that began on Gallifrey to ensure the safety of the galaxy and later expanded its influence across space and time.
Who is Tecteun?
Tecteun is a character who found the Doctor as a child and brought her to Gallifrey. Tecteun claims to be the Doctor's adoptive mother.
What is the Division's role in the universe?
The Division interferes in various civilizations, shaping events and guiding their development.
What does the Division plan for the universe?
The Division plans to shut down the universe using the Flux, which they engineered, to escape the Doctor's influence.
What choice does Tecteun offer the Doctor?
Tecteun offers the Doctor a choice to either return to the dying universe and fail to save it or join the Division and move to a new universe.
Who is Grand Serpent?
Grand Serpent, also known as Prentis, is a non-terrestrial life form with hostile intentions, manipulating UNIT from within.
What is Kate Stewart's role in the story?
Kate Stewart is the head of UNIT who confronts and exposes Grand Serpent's plans to dismantle UNIT.
What is the significance of December 5th in the story?
December 5th is part of a partial date discovered by Jericho's team, related to when the world is in danger.
What is the Flux?
The Flux is a catastrophic event engineered by the Division to shut down the universe.
What is the Doctor's connection to the Division?
The Doctor was once part of the Division but left and became a threat to their operations.
How does the Doctor respond to Tecteun's offer?
The Doctor rejects Tecteun's offer, vowing to save the universe and destroy the Division.
What is Azure and Swarm's plan?
Azure and Swarm plan to use the Division for their revenge and to find and destroy the beings who imprisoned them.
What is the threat posed by the Sontarans?
The Sontarans declare war on the Lupari fleet, aiming to destroy all Lupari and take control of Earth.