Doctor Who: Under the Lake (2015)
Season 9, Episode 3
8/10
Fun Adventure with a Mystery!
18 October 2015
Warning: Spoilers
The Doctor and Clara visit an underwater base where the inhabitants are being terrorized by ghosts. Members of the base's crew are being killed by the ghosts.

Stories featuring a crew living within a confined area (an underwater base, a spaceship, etc.) have been the subject of "Doctor Who" stories for decades. Members of the crew are often being killed by a mysterious force (perhaps a member of the crew) for unknown reasons; and, the Doctor is usually enlisted to solve the mystery.

"Doctor Who" stories of this type have proved to be consistently entertaining. Interesting characters and subplots often emerge in these stories. The claustrophobic settings and the threat within them create an atmosphere filled with paranoia and suspense.

"Under the Lake" included many suspenseful moments. Some of the chase scenes resulted in surges of adrenaline for characters and viewers alike. The story presented pieces to a puzzle which kept the viewers guessing as to what was actually going on. The cliffhanger at the end of the story was well done. Overall, "Under the Lake" was a fun adventure which is highly recommended.
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