This week's Doctor Who episode, 'The Well', serves as a sequel to the unsettling fan-favorite 'Midnight'. While it doesn't fully recapture the haunting brilliance of its predecessor, it retains enough thematic resonance and familiar elements to provide an enjoyable experience. The plot centers on the Doctor's continuing efforts to help Belinda, who is concerned about her family's safety. The episode revisits concepts of fear and misunderstanding in the face of the unknown, contrasting the reactions of the characters against those who strive for connection and understanding.
Sequels can be risky because they don't have to be boring or actively horrible to disappoint. Doctor Who's 'The Well' tries to recapture the magic of 'Midnight'.
While 'The Well' didn't quite haunt me the same way 'Midnight' did, it still had enough elements to be an enjoyable watch.
In 'Midnight', the true antagonists were the passengers on the bus, showing how fear and suspicion can lead to harmful actions.
Doctor Who generally encourages viewers to root for those who respond to the unknown with a desire to communicate and understand.
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