Ep 3. Flesh and Stone
- May 1, 2010
The iconic television show Doctor Who has been enthralling audiences for over 50 years. Set in space and time, it follows the adventures of the Doctor, a time-traveling alien who travels through the cosmos with his friends, saving worlds from destruction and battling intergalactic villains.
One such villain is the Weeping Angels, first introduced in season 3 of the revival, and who make their full appearance in season 5. These creatures are quantum-locked, meaning that they turn to stone when observed directly, becoming invisible and able to move only when no one is watching them. Their method of attack is to send their victims back in time and feed off the energy of the potential future that their victims were denied.
Season 5, episode 3, titled "Flesh and Stone," begins with the Doctor and his friends Amy and River Song fleeing from the Weeping Angels on board a crashing spaceship. However, they soon find themselves stranded on a planet where they are surrounded by the Weeping Angels, trapped and with no apparent escape.
As the Weeping Angels close in on the Doctor and his friends, the tension and drama of the episode gradually build. One of the most striking elements of the show is the depiction of the Weeping Angels themselves. With their stone faces and eerily lifelike postures, they are a truly terrifying presence, emphasizing the sense of tension and fear that pervades the episode.
As the Doctor and his team struggle to find a way out of their predicament, they soon discover that the Weeping Angels are not the only dangerous foes they face. With twists and surprises throughout, the episode keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as the Doctor and his companions fight to survive against overwhelming odds.
Overall, Doctor Who, Monsters: The Weeping Angels season 1 episode 3, is a thrilling and intense episode that showcases some of the best elements of the show. With its vivid portrayal of the terrifying Weeping Angels, its strong character development, and its compelling storyline, "Flesh and Stone" is a must-see for fans of the series and anyone who loves a good science fiction adventure.