Ep 4. The Girl in the Fireplace

In Doctor Who (2005) season 2 episode 5, The Girl in the Fireplace, the Doctor, Rose, and Mickey find themselves on what appears to be a deserted spaceship in the 51st century. However, they quickly discover a room filled with time windows, each one showing a different time and place. The Doctor realizes that the ship, the SS Madame de Pompadour, has been using the windows to travel through time in search of the perfect match for their mysterious occupant: a girl named Reinette.

As the Doctor begins to investigate the mystery of Reinette, he finds that their paths keep crossing throughout her life, from her childhood to her time as the mistress of King Louis XV. Reinette proves to be a formidable foe, with intelligence and wit that rival even the Doctor's. The two engage in a game of cat-and-mouse as the Doctor tries to find out what the ship's true purpose is and how it relates to Reinette.

Meanwhile, Rose and Mickey discover that the clockwork robots that roam the ship are not just mechanical beings, but hold a sinister secret. As they try to outsmart the robots and find a way to stop the ship's mission, they come face-to-face with the frightening truth about the girl in the fireplace.

The Girl in the Fireplace is a standout episode of Doctor Who, with a clever and emotional storyline that explores the Doctor's relationship with time and how it intersects with the lives of others. David Tennant delivers a nuanced performance as the Doctor, balancing his trademark wit and humor with moments of genuine pathos. Sophia Myles is magnetic as Reinette, a complex and fascinating character whose story is intertwined with both the Doctor's and the ship's. The episode is a great blend of sci-fi, historical intrigue, and heart, and is sure to leave viewers moved and satisfied.