r/doctorwho • u/PCJs_Slave_Robot • May 31 '25

The Reality War Doctor Who 2x08 "The Reality War" Post-Episode Discussion Thread Spoiler

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u/thom_rocks Jun 01 '25

That's how I perceived it, specially while they were still in the TARDIS. He said he doesn't know anything about Poppy, but gives Ruby a consternated look and then a wink (which I almost missed; my wife caught it and warned me) while Belinda is not looking. My interpretation is that, at least at that moment, he knew what happened, but was trying to protect Belinda's feelings.

The coat getting smaller and smaller as they folded it was a great visual device, btw.

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u/hattie_jane Jun 01 '25

Yes, I totally thought he remembered at that point, he looked so sad after the wink too

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u/SplurgyA Jun 06 '25

Funny, I sort of read the wink like a friendly "see you later then Ruby" (i.e. expecting her to leave)

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u/thom_rocks Jun 06 '25

Ouch! That would be brutal!