Doctor Who: 10 Things That STILL Don't Make Sense

10. Pting In Prison

Revolution of the Daleks kicks off with an all-too brief prison sequence that had a lot more promise than the rest of the episode. Seriously, imagine an entire episode set in space prison, with the Doctor attempting to control a riot started by all their greatest enemies.

Like Doctor Who's version of Batman: Arkham Asylum.

Anyway, this prison sequence features some fun monster cameos – including, but not limited to, our old friend the Pting. The Pting – which you might recall, depending on how much you’ve suppressed your memories of the Tsuranga Conundrum – is that angry little Minion that killed Roy Kent. It's also a rather unique creature, in that it can eat literally anything. Which is relatable.

In fact, while introducing the Pting, the database mentions that they are impossible to imprison: they have toxic skin so can never be touched, and can eat all non-organic matter, so would easily be able to munch their way out of confinement. It's a throwaway line, but it helps establish the Pting as a fairly unstoppable little force of nature.

So what did the writers do in its very next appearance? Stick it in jail, naturally.

It’s not like they even had to do much research to avoid this one.