The Fugitive Doctor Adventures: Most Wanted:The Dimension of Lost Things

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Great story

9/10

Interesting concept, good characters. I really like the twist that the "future doctor" is actually from the past, taking advantage of the Doctor's memory issues to pretend to be from the future. My biggest complaint is: Did they really have to play the very long and repetitive "I see you, but I do not fear you" dream sequence, in full, three times?

hmm perhaps this is where i air small complaints about the set, because whilst this was an okay story, it could've done more for the arc/finale. don't get me wrong, we got even more breadcrumbs but i was disappointed overall at the lack of cosmo, i'd like a 2/raven style episode where they're thrust together in the next set. i am very intrigued by the arc and where its headed!

The Dimension of Lost Things is a story I want to like more than I do.

Not to say that I didn't enjoy it, I had a blast, but I felt it was almost holding itself back from how crazy the concept could've been, and while I can understand having a human character in there to ground it, and did really enjoy the ending to his story, it did feel like he didn't really need to have been included, and was more there for to be exposited to and to give the story a connection back to earth.

Like I said though, I did still have a blast. The idea of a dimension where everything that's been lost ends up is great, and reminded me a bit of Loki season 1 in the best possible way, and everything with the two doctors was brilliant.

Jo Martin is incredible at playing The Doctor, and I love that she gets to have a fun, timey-wimey time here, playing the present day Fugitive, and the past Fugitive pretending to be the future Fugitive. I also really like the interactions between her and Cosmogon here, though their interactions here feel almost more like setup for more future stories with the two rather than being more fully fleshed out character interactions. That said, it's setup for stories we're going to be getting soon, and sometimes you do need to set things up before paying them off, so that's definitely not a complaint!

While again, I do wish they went even more wild with the premise, it definitely does work here, the bit at the end where they timeslip to like 2 minutes prior especially is something I thought was really fun.

Generally, a fun story, if not a standout one.

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“THE DIMENSION OF LOST THINGS – A MULTI-DOCTOR MYSTERY IN A REALM OF FORGOTTEN MEMORIES”

The Dimension of Lost Things throws the Fugitive Doctor into another high-speed, high-stakes adventure, this time exploring one of the most intriguing concepts of the set: a dimension where lost people, places, and objects exist outside of time. With Time Lord agent Cosmogon once again in pursuit, the story opens with another thrilling TARDIS chase before the Doctor is yanked into this strange, purgatorial realm.

Accompanied by 1920s mountaineer Sandy Irvine—whose real-life disappearance on Everest remains a mystery—Fugitive finds herself trapped in a jungle filled with ghostly wailing apparitions and eerie lost souls. It’s an evocative setting, beautifully realised in audio, and the horror elements land particularly well.

A MULTI-DOCTOR STORY WITH A FUGITIVE TWIST

One of the most fascinating elements here is the introduction of another version of the Fugitive Doctor, one who has already spent a year trapped in this place. This turns the story into a multi-Doctor tale of sorts, as the two versions of Fugitive work together while grappling with what this means for their lost memories.

The biggest challenge, however, is distinguishing between the two versions in conversation. With no visual cues, it can occasionally be tricky to follow which Fugitive is speaking, but Jo Martin delivers a nuanced enough performance to make it work.

A DARK REFLECTION ON MEMORY AND IDENTITY

The story’s strongest scene comes when the Doctor is confronted by the monstrous being that has stolen her memories. It’s a superbly acted moment, and Jo Martin delivers some of her best work here—her desperation, anger, and frustration are palpable. The conversation about which memories have been taken and why adds a fascinating psychological dimension to the Fugitive Doctor’s arc, reinforcing her unique place in Doctor Who lore.

Matt Wycliffe is also excellent as Irvine, playing the lost explorer with a mix of bewilderment and resilience. His determination to keep his curious, adventurous nature intact, even in such an alien environment, makes him a compelling character. The story even offers a beautifully poignant explanation for why Irvine’s body was never found on Everest—a touch of historical fiction blended seamlessly into the sci-fi narrative.

COSMO'S PURSUIT CONTINUES, BUT BARELY

The Time Lord agent Cosmogon returns, but her role in the story feels minimal, which is a shame given how much potential she has. While her presence adds stakes, she isn’t developed much beyond her previous appearance in Fast Times.

One element that stands out across this set is the Fugitive Doctor’s deep and almost intimate connection with her TARDIS, something that feels more pronounced than in later incarnations. It’s a lovely detail, reinforcing her status as an earlier version of the Doctor, one still deeply tied to her ship.

VERDICT: A HAUNTINGLY ATMOSPHERIC, THOUGHT-PROVOKING ADVENTURE

The Dimension of Lost Things is a strong entry in the Most Wanted set, blending timey-wimey concepts with psychological horror and rich character work. The multi-Fugitive dynamic adds an intriguing wrinkle to the story, even if it’s occasionally hard to follow in audio. Jo Martin delivers one of her best performances yet, and the exploration of memory, loss, and identity makes this a gripping listen.

📝8/10