Ep 6. Season 5, Episode 1, "The Eleventh Hour"
- April 3, 2010
The Matt Smith Box Set season 1, episode 6 features the first episode of the fifth season of Doctor Who, titled "The Eleventh Hour." In this episode, we are introduced to the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor portrayed by Matt Smith. The episode opens with the TARDIS crash-landing in a small English village. The newly regenerated Doctor emerges from the TARDIS, confused and disoriented. He soon discovers that the TARDIS has caused a power outage in the village, which has drawn the attention of a young girl named Amelia Pond.
The Doctor discovers that he has regenerated too late and that he has already missed his initial appointment with Amelia. He realizes that he needs to make up for lost time and quickly sets out to solve a mystery involving a crack in time that has appeared on Amelia's bedroom wall. With the help of Amelia, the Doctor quickly discovers that the crack represents a tear in the fabric of time and space, which could have catastrophic consequences if left unchecked.
The Doctor is determined to stop whatever is causing the crack, but before he can do so, he is faced with a new threat in the form of a shape-shifting alien known as the Atraxi. The Atraxi are searching for a fugitive known as Prisoner Zero, who is hiding on Earth. The Doctor realizes that he must help the Atraxi capture Prisoner Zero to ensure the safety of the planet.
The Doctor and Amelia set out to track down Prisoner Zero, encountering numerous obstacles along the way. They eventually find Prisoner Zero hiding in a hidden room in Amelia's house. However, things quickly escalate when the Atraxi arrive on Earth, demanding that the Doctor hand over Prisoner Zero. The Doctor realizes that the Atraxi are not just after Prisoner Zero, but that they also plan to destroy the planet if they are not satisfied with the Doctor's actions.
The Doctor and Amelia hatch a plan to stop the Atraxi and save the planet from destruction. With the help of some technologically advanced citizens, the Doctor is able to communicate with the Atraxi and convince them to leave Earth and never return. The Doctor also manages to seal the crack in time and space, ensuring that the universe remains safe.
Overall, "The Eleventh Hour" is an action-packed episode that introduces viewers to a new Doctor and a new chapter in the Doctor Who universe. With its fast-paced storyline, thrilling action sequences, and engaging characters, this episode is sure to appeal to both new and old fans of the series.