"A retro-modern twist on the TARDIS experience in 'Lux' captivates viewers with its haunting blend of 1930s animation and a chillingly menacing animated villain. Directed by Amanda Brotchie, it channels 1930s Fleischer Studio aesthetics with kinetic energy and a haunting rhythm. The Doctor’s portrayal balances mischief with gravitas, while Belinda’s nurse role adds emotional depth to the interactions."
"Lux" from Doctor Who Season 2 combines nostalgia and horror set in a 1950s Miami backdrop, featuring the Doctor and Belinda in a cartoon reality alongside cosmic villain Mr. Ring-a-Ding. Directed by Amanda Brotchie and animated by Framestore, it stars Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor with depth and humor, and Belinda portraying a heartfelt nurse. The episode masterfully blurs fourth-wall-breaking moments between fiction and reality, despite some dialogue issues, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
This review contains full spoilers for Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 2, “Lux”. Following a disappointing season premiere , this week’s Doctor Who is a meticulously crafted descent into a retro-tinged nightmare, where daring storytelling collides with a pervasive, unsettling atmosphere. The animated brilliance of “Lux” extends beyond Mr. Ring-a-Ding. Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 2: "Lux - Gallery View 11 ImagesThat goes double for the episode's even bolder swing: a gleefully clichéd fourth-wall break where the Doctor and Belinda crash straight through a television screen into a modern-day living room, startling a set of bewildered Doctor Who fans mid-episode. Yet, beneath all the meta references and structural flair, “Lux” is ultimately anchored by a powerful emotional core that pulses throughout the episode.
"Lux" from Doctor Who Season 2, Episode 2 is set in a retro-tinged Miami during the 1950s, featuring a mystery involving 15 missing patrons. The episode is praised for its ambition and creative animation by Amanda Brotchie and Framestore, bringing Mr. Ring-a-Ding to life as Lux, another cosmic deity. The narrative includes a fourth-wall break with the Doctor and Belinda entering a modern living room, cleverly handled once the reveal occurs. Ncuti Gatwa shines as the Doctor, portraying him with depth and humanity, while Belinda's character adds emotional weight. Despite minor issues, the episode delivers an engaging and memorable experience.