Doctor Who: Cold War Review - 9 Reasons Why A Submarine Is Better Than Singing

8. Run Like The Wolf. Unless You Can't

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As the Ice Warrior stalked the crew through the damaged submarine€™s corridors there was literally nowhere to go. The Doctor and Clara were trapped after the TARDIS basically ran away. In a call back to Patrick Troughton episode €œThe Krotons€, the Doctor re-activated the HADS (Hostile Action Displacement System), causing the TARDIS to dematerialize due to perceived danger. Both the Ice Warrior and the Doctor are abandoned €“ Skaldak by his people, the Doctor by his TARDIS. What separates the two is how they react to feelings of isolation and loss. Skaldak€™s inclination is to lash out in fear and lust for revenge. In counterpoint, the Doctor seeks to reach out and work towards a common goal. When confronted with loss our first reaction is often to panic, even to the point of self-destruction. The Doctor€™s first reaction is to problem solve.
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