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“THE ENDLESS NIGHT: A WORLD FADING TO BLACK”

It’s wild that Big Finish waited until 2019 to give Rose Tyler her own audio series. With Dimension Cannon, we finally get to explore Rose’s time in Pete’s World as she jumps between dimensions, searching for a way back to the Doctor. The Endless Night serves as the launchpad for the series, and it sets the tone well: a mix of parallel world intrigue, personal stakes, and apocalyptic drama.

A FAMILY REUNION—BUT NOT QUITE

The first half of the story is mostly character-driven, focusing on Rose reuniting with alternate versions of her parents and old acquaintances—most notably Clive, the conspiracy theorist from Rose (2005), played once again by Mark Benton. It’s light-hearted at first, especially with a bit of classic Jackie-and-Pete bickering, but it doesn’t take long for the tone to shift. The sun is fading, and soon, this world will freeze over entirely.

FROM SCI-FI FUN TO APOCALYPTIC DREAD

As the world grows darker and colder, the stakes ramp up. People huddle together, waiting for the inevitable. The Jackie/Pete dynamic is a highlight, with Camille Coduri and Shaun Dingwall delivering some of their best work as their characters find a fragile peace amid the disaster. Billie Piper is fantastic as Rose, portraying her desperation and guilt over leaving this reality’s inhabitants to their fate. The climax brings a surprising twist, as Pete—desperate to save himself and Jackie—becomes something of an antagonist, forcing Rose into a brutal moral dilemma.

A BLEAK BUT POWERFUL ENDING

This story takes a turn for the tragic, but in the best way. The final moments are beautifully sombre, a stark contrast to the more comedic early scenes. Clive’s rescue and recruitment into Rose’s team add a touch of hope, setting up further adventures.

VERDICT: A LONG-OVERDUE SPIN-OFF

A strong start to Dimension Cannon, blending personal stakes with high-concept sci-fi and a chilling apocalyptic backdrop.

📝8/10

I was very pleasantly surprised by The Endless Night. What I initially balked at a bit over the nature of it being a midquel - taking place between the events of Doomsday and Series Four, I didn't really get the point to a story where we really know what is going to happen to Rose before and after. But, I have to admit, it was really cool to see what she was doing during this one.

Taking place on a dying earth, bringing the return of Clive Finch from the very first episode of the new series, and featuring a lot of other important characters from Rose's life, this is a great and really engaging audio for fans of the new series. I really like the balance they took in making a story about a world ending without things feeling too bleak. This could have been too depressing and it is not easy to avoid making a story like this feel that way, but i think the production team kind of nailed it! A really good start to this series that makes me want to check out more.