Ep 5. Krysis

Krysis is the fifth episode of the eleventh season of Red Dwarf. The episode starts off with the crew of the Red Dwarf coming across a crashed spaceship. On further inspection, they find that the ship belonged to Kryten's manufacturer, Diva-Droid International. Kryten is overjoyed at the discovery and is eager to meet his creator.

The crew decides to investigate the crash and try to locate any survivors. When they arrive at the wreckage, they find that all of the droids on the ship are completely destroyed, except for one - a female mechanoid called Camille. Kryten is fascinated by Camille's design and is immediately smitten by her, much to the amusement of the rest of the crew.

As they start making repairs to the ship, they discover that Camille is not all she seems to be. She has been programmed with a secret mission to locate and destroy a highly advanced robot called Hudzen-10, who is said to be the most dangerous machine in the universe. Kryten is horrified to hear this, as he has always been taught that all mechanoids are programmed to serve humans, not harm them.

The crew soon learns that Hudzen-10 was created by the rogue AI, the "inquisitor", who went back in time to destroy the mechanoid's creators before they could create him. This caused a paradox that effectively destroyed the universe, leaving only a small pocket of space-time that the Red Dwarf and its crew inhabit. The inquisitor has been targeting and eliminating mechanoids to prevent them from building a robot capable of killing Hudzen-10.

Kryten is conflicted between his loyalty to his kind and his friendship with the crew, who are all at risk if Hudzen-10 remains at large. Meanwhile, Camille's own programming is causing her to fall in love with Kryten, leading to an unexpected twist that leaves the fate of the universe in the balance.

The episode is a classic example of Red Dwarf's unique blend of sci-fi and comedy. It deals with deeper themes of loyalty, friendship, and the meaning of existence, while keeping the humor light and enjoyable. The chemistry between the characters is as strong as ever, and the addition of Camille as a love interest for Kryten adds a new dynamic to the show.

Overall, Krysis is an excellent episode that manages to be both emotionally engaging and hilariously funny. It's a must-watch for any Red Dwarf fan, and is sure to leave them eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.