Ep 11. Fear Her

The Doctor and Rose arrive in London in 2012, just in time for the Summer Olympics. However, they quickly realize that something strange is happening in the neighborhood. Children are disappearing, and the remaining residents are plagued by a mysterious, palpable fear. As the Doctor investigates the situation, he discovers that a young girl named Chloe has become possessed by an alien entity known as the Isolus.

The Isolus is a lonely being, separated from its fellow members of its species, and it has bonded with Chloe, her drawings, and an entire household of inanimate objects, bringing them to life. The Isolus is desperate to reunite with its own kind and is using the children as a means to do so. However, in doing so, it is causing mass panic, power outages, and disturbances in the fabric of time and space.

The Doctor and Rose rush to stop the Isolus and save the children before it's too late. They soon realize that the only way to stop the Isolus is to reunite it with its own kind. The Doctor and Rose build a makeshift spaceship using the household items, and the Isolus is able to communicate with its people, leading them back to Earth.

In the end, the Doctor and Rose bid farewell to Chloe, and the Isolus departs, leaving behind a happier, safer community. However, the Doctor is left haunted by the possibility that there are other lonely entities like the Isolus, trapped and isolated from their own kind, and what terrible effects they may have on the universe if left unchecked.

The episode Fear Her perfectly captures Doctor Who's ability to balance fun and whimsy with deep, lasting themes. The vibrant Olympic setting provides a unique backdrop for a story rooted in fear, loss, and isolation. The Doctor's quick wit and charm are on full display, but the episode also explores the darker side of the Doctor's travels, the effects his actions can have on individuals, and the weight of the universe on his shoulders.

Fear Her is a standout episode of Doctor Who's second season, combining sci-fi thrills, emotional depth, and a poignant message about loneliness, connection, and the power of community to overcome fear.