Ever since the introduction of companion Ruby Sunday in the Christmas Day episode “The Church on Ruby Road,” the question of her mysterious origin has been a central theme in “Doctor Who.” In the season finale “Empire of Death,” this mystery takes center stage as it becomes clear that Ruby Sunday’s past is intricately connected to a god-like figure with the power to eradicate all life in the universe.
Sutekh, the formidable antagonist in “Empire of Death,” is driven by a desire to wipe out all life in the universe. Despite the Doctor’s previous attempts to defeat him, Sutekh’s resilience and cunning have allowed him to survive and wreak havoc on countless worlds. Through the manipulation of time and space, Sutekh creates a legion of deadly beings who are poised to carry out his destructive plans at his command.
In his pursuit of universal destruction, Sutekh becomes fixated on Ruby Sunday, the key to a secret that eludes even his god-like powers. The identity of the hooded figure who abandoned Ruby as a newborn holds the key to Sutekh’s ultimate goal, and he becomes consumed by the need to unravel this mystery. Ruby and the Doctor use this obsession to outwit Sutekh and ultimately restore balance to the universe.
Through a series of events linking Ruby’s memories and genetic information, the Doctor and Ruby are able to uncover the identity of Ruby’s birth mother, Louise Alison Miller. Despite Louise’s seemingly ordinary life, her connection to Ruby holds profound significance in the unfolding of events in “Empire of Death.”
As the season concludes, Ruby is faced with the revelation of her birth father’s discovery, prompting a pause in her adventures with the Doctor. While a new companion is introduced, showrunner Russell T. Davies has confirmed that Ruby Sunday will return to continue her journey in the TARDIS. The unresolved mystery surrounding Mrs. Flood and her cryptic messages further add to the intrigue of future episodes.
The intricate web of relationships and mysteries in “Empire of Death” sets the stage for compelling storytelling in upcoming episodes of “Doctor Who.” The blend of science fiction, drama, and suspense keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the secrets that lie ahead. As the Doctor, Ruby, and their companions navigate through time and space, the stakes are higher than ever, promising thrilling adventures and unexpected twists in the episodes to come.