In the latest episode of “Doctor Who”, titled ‘Lux’, the show’s characters take breaking the fourth wall to new heights. The show has been making headlines with its unconventional storytelling choices and this episode is no exception.
In “Lux”, the Doctor and his companion Belinda travel to 1952 Miami, where they encounter a villainous cartoon character who imprisons them in a traditional animated film. To escape, they must explore their characters’ emotional depths and eventually break free from the screen.
The twist? The only way for them to do so is by watching a TV show called “Doctor Who”. This plot point marks a turning point in the series as it blurs the lines between reality and fiction.
As the Doctor and Belinda watch, they realize that Lizzie, Hassan, and Robyn – their fictional counterparts – are doomed to disappear once the episode ends unless revived by the Doctor’s return to 1952. In a clever twist, these characters are resurrected during the end credits, only to critique the episode after it has ended.
This move highlights how “Doctor Who” often plays with the concept of reality and fiction. The show’s writer Russell T Davies confirmed that this plot point was inspired by an early draft of another special but refuses to explain its purpose on-screen.
It raises questions about what exactly the fourth wall breaking means in the modern Whoniverse. While we may never find out why, it suggests that only beings with control over time and space are aware of the audience – leaving Mrs Flood’s powers up for interpretation.
Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/whats-with-all-the-fourth-wall-breaking-in-lux-the-latest-episode-of-doctor-who