By Akash Kumar Dubey
Posted in TV Shows
Doctor Who Season 15 is almost done. Episode 7, “Wish World,” is the one before the last. It gets us ready for the big finish called “The Reality War.” This episode is about a weird, fake world. A baby with powers and a bad Time Lord named the Rani make it. The acting is good, and it looks cool. But it tries to fit too much into 40 minutes. Here’s a simple recap and review of Doctor Who Season 15, Episode 7.
Recap: A Strange Fake World
Bavaria, 1865: The Rani Starts It
The episode begins in Bavaria in 1865. The Rani, played by Archie Panjabi, visits a family. She takes their baby and turns the family into animals. The mom, Violett, turns into flower petals. This baby is special. Its name is Desiderium, the God of Wishes. It can change things with its wishes. The Rani wants to use it.
London, 2025: A Made-Up Life
Then we jump to London in 2025. The Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and his friend Belinda, played by Varada Sethu, wake up in a house. They think they’re married and have a kid named Poppy. But it’s all fake. The Rani and a man named Conrad Clark made this dream world. Conrad is on TV, keeping the fake world alive. There are creepy skeletons and houses that look the same. Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, shows up. She’s not fooled by the dream. She helps the Doctor remember who he really is.
The Rani’s Evil Idea
The Rani has split into two people. She explains her plan to mess up the world. She has a huge palace with legs above London. Inside are Desiderium and Conrad. Mrs. Flood, played by Anita Dobson, is there too. She might want to stop the Rani. Rogue, played by Jonathan Groff, comes back. They mention Omega, an old Time Lord. It’s exciting but leaves some questions.
Review: What’s Good and Bad
Good Stuff: Cool Looks and Acting
“Wish World” looks awesome. The fake world is spooky, with broken cups and skeletons. Ncuti Gatwa is great as the Doctor. He’s confused at first, then becomes the hero. Varada Sethu is solid as Belinda. She and Gatwa are fun to watch together. Archie Panjabi makes the Rani scary and funny. Rogue and Ruby add heart when they help the Doctor.
Bad Stuff: Too Many Ideas
The episode has lots of big ideas. There’s Desiderium, the Rani’s plan, Omega, and Mrs. Flood. But it doesn’t explain them well. The Rani talks a lot, but it’s rushed and hard to follow. It brings up old Doctor Who stuff, like Omega, which might confuse new viewers. It feels more like a setup for the next episode than a full story. Some past events, like the Flux, aren’t clear either.
Big Ideas: Doubt and Being You
The episode is about doubt and knowing yourself. In the fake world, doubting breaks cups as punishment. It shows how the world wants everyone to be the same. The Doctor has to recall he’s a Time Lord. Belinda and Ruby fight the fake life too. But the episode moves so fast, these ideas don’t hit hard. Mrs. Flood doubting the Rani might matter later, but we don’t know yet.
What’s Next: The Reality War
Setting Up the End
“Wish World” ends with the TARDIS in trouble and Earth at risk. It leads to “The Reality War,” the last episode. That one will have a big fight with Omega and the Rani. Rogue is back, and maybe Susan, played by Carole Ann Ford, will show up. The finale will be huge. It needs to answer questions about Mrs. Flood, the Pantheon, and the Flux.
Final Thoughts
“Wish World” looks great and has strong acting. But it squeezes in too much and feels rushed. It’s good at making you want to see the finale. On its own, it’s not as strong. Fans of old Doctor Who might like the nods to the past. New fans might feel lost. Let’s hope “The Reality War” ties it all together.
