What a heartbreaking and impactful story.

A not so subtle dystopia, Charley is a proletariat, the Doctor is an evil tool of an establishment which has complete control of its citizens and their thoughts. It is unclear throughout if he himself is being controlled by a higher power or whether he is in disguise. The real truth makes sense - The Doctor wins but to the listener it doesn't feel like winning. It is bleak.

Having not heard any divergent universe stories since Scherzo - I'd like to know if this what they are generally like? It's great! The effort the establishment put into gaslighting their citizens is horrific and detailed. Each citizen is essentially given a fictional life to be believed. The deluded doctor tries to destroy the "doctor" and save light city. But his very actions run contrary to the restrictions of the society. Fascinating. It is quite frightening listening as The Doctor digs deeper and deeper to destroy what we think is himself.