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* BaitAndSwitch: When the Doctor states "...so anyway, [[Recap/DoctorWhoS16E6TheArmageddonFactor I dispersed the Key to Time throughout the universe]] so the Black Guardian couldn't get his hands on it again", we assume he was describing to Ace his entire life story during a particularly boring elevator ride. It turns out, it was literally the first thing the Doctor said to Ace in 20 minutes, as he had forgotten she's not telepathic and he was describing his life story in his head.
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* BaitAndSwitch: When the Doctor states "...so anyway, [[Recap/DoctorWhoS16E6TheArmageddonFactor I dispersed the Key to Time throughout the universe]] so the Black Guardian couldn't get his hands on it again", we assume he was describing to Ace his entire life story during a particularly boring elevator ride. It turns out, it was literally the first thing the Doctor said to Ace in 20 minutes, as he had forgotten she's not telepathic and he was describing his life story in his head.
* SecretPassage: Ace thinks the island's library has one. She's right.
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* SecretPassage: Ace thinks the island's library has one. She's right.
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* ATrueStoryInMyUniverse: The Doctor says that Creator/EdgarRiceBurroughs knew the Silurian capital city as "Pellucidar", implying it inspired Burroughs's [[Literature/{{Pellucidar}} titular series]].
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* ContinuityNod: When Chordok tells Avoxx his plans on wiping out the humans, she repeatedly tells him there's got to be a better way (to avoid bloodshed), which is a reference to the Fifth Doctor's last line in Recap/DoctorWhoS21E1WarriorsoftheDeep.
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* ContinuityNod: When Chordok tells Avoxx his plans on wiping out the humans, she repeatedly tells him there's got to be a better way (to avoid bloodshed), which is a reference to the Fifth Doctor's last line in Recap/DoctorWhoS21E1WarriorsoftheDeep.[[Recap/DoctorWhoS21E1WarriorsoftheDeep Warriors Of The Deep.]]
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** [[Spoiler: The Doctor's apparent ownership over Earth is [[Recap/DoctorWhoS34E12DeathInHeaven later recognised]] by the world's governments.]]
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--> [[spoiler: Falco]]: [[LampshadeHanging I'm not mad, just brainwashed]]!
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** The Silurians say their name is a misnomer, and refer to themselves as Homo Reptillians. The incorrect name had previously been [[Recap/DoctorWhoS9E3TheSeaDevils pointed out by the Doctor himself]].
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* TakeOverTheWorld: [[spoiler: The Doctor reveals that after saving an important alien in a previous story, he was gifted the legal ownership of Earth. As a result, he spends most of the story apparently trying to give it back to the Silurians, to Ace's disgust.]]
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* TakeOverTheWorld: [[spoiler: The Doctor reveals that after saving an important alien in a previous story, he was gifted the legal ownership of Earth. As a result, he spends most of the story apparently trying to give it back to the Silurians, to Ace's disgust. Whether it's true or not isn't clarified.]]
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The Doctor, Mel and Ace land on Earth in the future, where the Earth has been divided into two halves: The East and West blocs and an [[Recap/DoctorWhoS21E1WarriorsoftheDeep attempted nuclear attack the previous year]] is fresh in the minds of the locals. Upon exploring a cave system, the trio discover an enclave of Silurians who want to finish what they couldn't the previous year: the extinction of humanity.
!!Tropes
* BrainwashedAndCrazy:
--> [[spoiler: Falco]]: [[LampshadeHanging I'm not mad, just brainwashed]]!
* CallBack: Ace mentions that the Doctor's "quick stops" on Earth typically involve super-weapons he's discarded there like "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS25E1RemembranceOfTheDaleks the Foot of Omega]]".
** Mel says the only time The Doctor kept a secret to himself was when they were [[Recap/BigFinishDoctorWho012TheFiresOfVulcan travelling in Pompeii.]]
* CallForward: When he's knocked out, The Doctor says he had a terrible dream of [[Characters/DoctorWhoEighthDoctor a man in ringlets]] entering a room The Doctor was waiting and telling him his time's up.
* ContinuityNod: When Chordok tells Avoxx his plans on wiping out the humans, she repeatedly tells him there's got to be a better way (to avoid bloodshed), which is a reference to the Fifth Doctor's last line in Recap/DoctorWhoS21E1WarriorsoftheDeep.
* BaitAndSwitch: When the Doctor states "...so anyway, [[Recap/DoctorWhoS16E6TheArmageddonFactor I dispersed the Key to Time throughout the universe]] so the Black Guardian couldn't get his hands on it again", we assume he was describing to Ace his entire life story during a particularly boring elevator ride. It turns out, it was literally the first thing the Doctor said to Ace in 20 minutes, as he had forgotten she's not telepathic and he was describing his life story in his head.
* ExospeakGag: The silurians describe the Doctor's umbrella as "a tool providing protection against precipitation".
* ManchurianAgent: [[spoiler: Chairman Falco]].
* PeopleInRubberSuits: In reference to the somewhat unconvincing monster costumes used in Classic Doctor Who, Mel initially thinks the Silurians are actually people in costume.
* RobotBuddy: The Doctor calls the Carlas this.
* {{Sequel}}: To "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS21E1WarriorsoftheDeep Warriors of the Deep]]".
* SecretPassage: Ace thinks the island's library has one. She's right.
* ShoutOut: Mel says The Doctor reminds her of [[Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory Willy Wonka]].
** [[spoiler: The title is an obvious one to Literature/TheManchurianCandidate.]]
* TakeOverTheWorld: [[spoiler: The Doctor reveals that after saving an important alien in a previous story, he was gifted the legal ownership of Earth. As a result, he spends most of the story apparently trying to give it back to the Silurians, to Ace's disgust.]]
* TitleDrop: After Melanie says she travels with The Doctor and so she expects the impossible, Ruth replies with "[[RunningGag Doctor Who?]]"
* YouHaveResearchedBreathing: The Doctor and Ruth get frustrated when they discover that Carla doesn't have a whisper function, only Platinum Carlas have it. As a result, their cover is blown.
!!Tropes
* BrainwashedAndCrazy:
--> [[spoiler: Falco]]: [[LampshadeHanging I'm not mad, just brainwashed]]!
* CallBack: Ace mentions that the Doctor's "quick stops" on Earth typically involve super-weapons he's discarded there like "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS25E1RemembranceOfTheDaleks the Foot of Omega]]".
** Mel says the only time The Doctor kept a secret to himself was when they were [[Recap/BigFinishDoctorWho012TheFiresOfVulcan travelling in Pompeii.]]
* CallForward: When he's knocked out, The Doctor says he had a terrible dream of [[Characters/DoctorWhoEighthDoctor a man in ringlets]] entering a room The Doctor was waiting and telling him his time's up.
* ContinuityNod: When Chordok tells Avoxx his plans on wiping out the humans, she repeatedly tells him there's got to be a better way (to avoid bloodshed), which is a reference to the Fifth Doctor's last line in Recap/DoctorWhoS21E1WarriorsoftheDeep.
* BaitAndSwitch: When the Doctor states "...so anyway, [[Recap/DoctorWhoS16E6TheArmageddonFactor I dispersed the Key to Time throughout the universe]] so the Black Guardian couldn't get his hands on it again", we assume he was describing to Ace his entire life story during a particularly boring elevator ride. It turns out, it was literally the first thing the Doctor said to Ace in 20 minutes, as he had forgotten she's not telepathic and he was describing his life story in his head.
* ExospeakGag: The silurians describe the Doctor's umbrella as "a tool providing protection against precipitation".
* ManchurianAgent: [[spoiler: Chairman Falco]].
* PeopleInRubberSuits: In reference to the somewhat unconvincing monster costumes used in Classic Doctor Who, Mel initially thinks the Silurians are actually people in costume.
* RobotBuddy: The Doctor calls the Carlas this.
* {{Sequel}}: To "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS21E1WarriorsoftheDeep Warriors of the Deep]]".
* SecretPassage: Ace thinks the island's library has one. She's right.
* ShoutOut: Mel says The Doctor reminds her of [[Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory Willy Wonka]].
** [[spoiler: The title is an obvious one to Literature/TheManchurianCandidate.]]
* TakeOverTheWorld: [[spoiler: The Doctor reveals that after saving an important alien in a previous story, he was gifted the legal ownership of Earth. As a result, he spends most of the story apparently trying to give it back to the Silurians, to Ace's disgust.]]
* TitleDrop: After Melanie says she travels with The Doctor and so she expects the impossible, Ruth replies with "[[RunningGag Doctor Who?]]"
* YouHaveResearchedBreathing: The Doctor and Ruth get frustrated when they discover that Carla doesn't have a whisper function, only Platinum Carlas have it. As a result, their cover is blown.
