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An episode title like Kerblam!
Within seconds, it seems erase the show is delivering a satire on corporate retail giants, specifically Amazon.
But as it moves forward, that isnt quite what Kerblam!
The Doctor tells Kira (Claudia Jessie), You have a great approach to life.
Whilst we were busy staring at our phones, technology went and nicked our jobs.
Soon after, hes murdered, and Team TARDIS tries to figure out whats going on.
Indeed, eventually it is revealed that Kerblam itself sent the plea for help to the Doctor.
Some people might, but word would get out very quickly, Id imagine.
Thing is, the framework this story is draped in runs against that.
(The corporation that killed the girl to teach the boy a lesson?)
Or is the twist actually its brilliance and Im just not getting it?
The problem with Kerblam!
Thatsmyreality, and by no means do I speak for anyone else.
Maybe there are folks out there for whom this tale will resonate.
Its not badDoctor Who, but I felt unmoved by most of the goings-on.
Little things like Twirly the delivery bot and even the basic idea of killer bubble wrap are imaginative flourishes.
But it didnt all come together with enough poetry.
At the top, I mentioned that Kerblam!
felt like satire coming out of the gate.
The Doctor calls her friends Khan and Sinclair, the greatest detectives in the galaxy.
Further, this isnt eventhe first time this seasonelements have reminded me of that story.
