Doctor Who - Blink

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"Blink" is the tenth episode of the third series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, first broadcast on 9 June 2007. It is notable for featuring the Doctor and his companion Martha Jones minimally, making it a "Doctor-lite" episode. The story centers around Sally Sparrow, a young woman who discovers cryptic messages from the Doctor hidden in an old house. These messages warn her about the Weeping Angels, ancient beings that appear as statues but can move with incredible speed when unobserved. The Angels are "quantum locked," meaning they freeze into stone when watched, and they feed on the potential time energy of others. The episode's plot involves Sally unraveling the mystery of the Weeping Angels, who have sent the Doctor and Martha back in time to 1969. Through a series of DVDs and time-travel paradoxes, Sally communicates with the Doctor across different timelines. The episode is praised for its innovative storytelling, atmospheric tension, and the terrifying concept of the Weeping Angels. It received widespread critical acclaim, winning several awards, including the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form. The episode's unique blend of horror and time-travel elements has made it a standout in the Doctor Who series.