Doctor Who (1963) Season 17 Episode 16 Nightmare of Eden (4)
- December 15, 1979
- 24 min
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6.8 (378)
The episode "Nightmare of Eden" is the fourth and final installment of Doctor Who's seventeenth season. The story begins as the Doctor and Romana are traveling in the TARDIS and encounter a space liner called the Empress. The ship has set course for Azure, a planet known for its exotic flora and fauna.
However, the Empress has encountered a problem - its engines have malfunctioned and the ship is now stuck in a hyperspace loop, endlessly repeating the same journey. The Doctor and Romana offer to help and soon discover that that the source of the problem is a drug called Vraxoin. Vraxoin is a highly addictive substance which is being smuggled on board the Empress.
As the Doctor and Romana delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the smugglers are not alone - there is a terrifying monster on board the ship, which is manifesting itself as a result of the Vraxoin. The creature is called the Mandrel and it is a ferocious and deadly predator. It begins killing members of the ship's crew one by one, and the Doctor realizes that they must act fast if they are to save themselves and the other passengers.
In the midst of the chaos, the Doctor also has to contend with the ship's captain, who is becoming increasingly erratic and unstable. He is consumed by the shame of being the captain of an ill-fated mission, and he begins behaving in a way that puts everyone on board at risk.
As the story unfolds, the Doctor and Romana must battle the smugglers and the Mandrel, all while trying to find a way to break the hyperspace loop and get the Empress safely to its destination. The tension and danger continue to mount as the Doctor and Romana race against time to save the ship and its passengers.
Overall, "Nightmare of Eden" is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Doctor Who that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its engaging story, complex characters, and high-stakes action, it is a must-watch episode for fans of the long-running sci-fi series.
