Context
The Tenth Doctor’s farewell unfolds around the turn of 2009–2010; we use 2010 as the anchor year.
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Historical Record
Turning of the year 2009–2010. Worldwide broadcasts, mass behavioural anomalies, and unprecedented atmospheric phenomena place governments on continuous footing. The Doctor operates at the intersection of science and myth, liaising with old allies to prevent a transformation that would rewrite everyday life at a human scale. Streets fill with celebration and dread in equal measure as the countdown runs in plain sight.
Historically, the event registers as a hinge: an era concludes not with retreat but with a last, expansive act of guardianship. Institutions see what it means when a single figure takes responsibility for everyone, not just the lucky or the loud. The aftermath leaves gratitude, rumors, and a clear brief for whoever answers the next call—protect the many, mend what you can, and go lightly.
Related
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FAQ
Q: When does The End of Time take place?
A: The End of Time happens in 2010 .