Disguised as a human politician named Margaret Blaine, the Slitheen has become the . She plans to build a nuclear power station directly on top of the Cardiff Rift. Her true goal isn't clean energy; she intends to trigger a meltdown that will destroy the Earth, using the resulting energy to power an "extrapolator" to fly herself home. Key Themes & Moments
Watch a reaction to the iconic Ninth Doctor episode, including thoughts on the Slitheen's return and the ongoing Bad Wolf mystery: [S1E11] Boom Town
The Doctor, Rose, and Captain Jack Harkness stop in modern-day Cardiff to recharge the TARDIS at a "rift" in space and time. While there, they discover that a (an alien from the planet Raxacoricofallapatorius) has survived their previous encounter in London. Disguised as a human politician named Margaret Blaine,
: The TARDIS "judges" the Slitheen. When she looks into the heart of the TARDIS (the Time Vortex), it reverts her to an egg, giving her a chance for a fresh start at life. Key Themes & Moments Watch a reaction to
: The core of the story is a "last meal" scene between the Doctor and Margaret. She pleads for her life, arguing that sending her back to her home planet is a death sentence because her family is in disgrace. This forces the Doctor to confront his role as a "judge, jury, and executioner."
"" (Season 1, Episode 11) is an episode of the modern Doctor Who series featuring the Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston). Story Summary