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“MEMORY FEAST: A BEAUTIFUL MYSTERY WITH A RUSHED RESOLUTION”

Memory Feast takes the Eleventh Doctor, Alice, and the Sapling to a vast, seemingly deserted spaceship adrift in the void—one that, intriguingly, is bigger on the inside. As they explore its cavernous halls, they encounter a red dwarf sun at its core and spectral green wraiths known as the Thrake, echoes of the ship’s long-gone inhabitants.

The story thrives on a sense of grand mystery, capturing that quintessential Doctor Who feeling of stepping into the unknown. The Xerxes, the ancient race who once lived here, preserved their entire civilisation’s memories in a memory arc, only for their attempt at survival to become their downfall. It’s a melancholic concept, and one of the more thought-provoking aspects of the story.

A STRONG SENSE OF SCALE

The art style embraces large, spacious panels that emphasise the sheer size of the ship. The use of soft details and a simple yet atmospheric colour palette makes the environment feel both beautiful and eerie. This works well in selling the mystery and wonder of the setting, even if the story itself doesn’t quite match that depth.

A PROBLEM TALKED AWAY

For all its intriguing setup, Memory Feast stumbles in its resolution. The Doctor solves the issue with a bit of quick talking, but the story doesn’t fully explain what the actual problem was in the first place. While the eerie tone and grand concepts are engaging, the lack of a real climax or strong narrative tension makes the ending feel somewhat underwhelming.

📝VERDICT: 7/10

Memory Feast is an aesthetically striking entry in The Sapling arc, filled with grand sci-fi concepts and an immersive setting. However, its weak tension and rushed resolution stop it from reaching its full potential. It’s an enjoyable mystery, but one that doesn’t quite deliver the payoff it promises.