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“THE FLOOD: A WORLD DROWNING IN LIES”

In The Flood, Rose and Clive land in yet another doomed alternate reality, this time a version of London where technology was banned in the ’80s to combat global warming. The result? A perpetually flooded world, with endless rain and a slowly starving population. This bleak setting provides an eerie backdrop for an engaging story that blends dystopian sci-fi with strong character moments.

MEET ROB TYLER—ROSE, BUT DIFFERENT

One of the standout elements here is Rose meeting her male counterpart, Rob Tyler, played with charm by Joe Jameson. Rob shares many of Rose’s traits but is raised in a world where Pete is the tech-savvy parent and Jackie is the one who died young. The way Rose and Rob immediately click—bordering on disturbingly well—is both amusing and fascinating. Rose even admits to finding Rob attractive, which adds a weird but oddly fitting layer to their dynamic.

CLIVE’S SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE

Clive’s arc is another highlight. He teams up with Caroline—this world’s version of his wife, who never met him in this reality. Their growing bond is sweet and melancholic, as Clive hopes to bring her back to Pete’s World, only for Caroline to gently refuse. It’s a touching subplot that gives Clive more emotional weight.

POLITICAL INTRIGUE AND DARK TRUTHS

The story builds its tension well, particularly through Rose infiltrating the government to expose the truth about the floods. The Prime Minister, Kinnear, is a compelling villain—another lying politician who has long given up on saving the world, choosing instead to hide the truth. The revelation that the alien rains are the real cause of the crisis adds another layer of intrigue, making this more than just a simple environmental cautionary tale.

A FUTURE BEYOND SAVING—BUT WITH A HINT OF HOPE

Like The Endless Night, this is another doomed world, but at least its people now know the truth. The story ends with a small glimmer of hope as Pete and Rob continue searching for the Doctor, with a tease that their contact "Donna" is, of course, this reality’s version of Donna Noble.

VERDICT: A RAIN-SOAKED NIGHTMARE

A strong, atmospheric entry with great character interactions and a hauntingly relevant premise.

📝8.5/10