Doctor Who (2005) Season 5 Episode 2

Ep 2. The Beast Below

  • TV-PG
  • April 10, 2010
  • 41 min
  • 7.6  (7,469)

On the distant future, the Doctor, now traveling alone, lands on a giant spaceship called Starship UK. The ship appears to be a colony transporting four hundred years worth of human population from the doomed Earth, and it is being kept running by a whale that is strapped to the bottom of the ship. The Doctor soon discovers a darker side to the spaceship society when he witnesses everyone turning a blind eye to their government's inhumane treatment of a creature that is necessary to keep the ship running. Meanwhile, he meets a young girl named Amy Pond, who is on her first trip with the Doctor and is eager to learn and explore the wonders of the universe.

As the Doctor investigates further, he uncovers a political conspiracy to hide the true nature of the spaceship's journey and the fact that it is in fact being steered towards a deadly alien race. He also discovers that the whale that is being exploited by the government is capable of telepathy, and he develops a deep emotional connection with the creature. With the help of Amy, who proves to be a quick learner and a valuable ally, the Doctor attempts to right the wrongs that have been committed on the ship and save the people from the alien threat.

Through thrilling action sequences, clever plot twists, and emotional character development, the Doctor and Amy face their own moral dilemmas as they learn what it truly means to do the right thing. As always, the Doctor's witty one-liners and childlike sense of wonder keep the show entertaining even in the midst of danger and despair. The Beast Below is a thought-provoking and entertaining episode that showcases the best of Doctor Who's long-standing tradition of blending science fiction with heartwarming human stories.

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  • First Aired
    April 10, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    41 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (7,469)