When Liz Shaw returns from a working holiday in Spain a new and deeply disturbing case awaits. Corporal 7891Alpha has outlived his usefulness or rather the government can no longer afford to fund the medication. And that can mean only one thing... termination! At first glance a 'government authorised execution' is a simple enough task for the Preternatural Research Bureau (PROBE) team. But as events unfold, and the truth about Corporal 7891Alpha is revealed, the case becomes far more complex. Only Liz's wealth of experience, courage and determination can save the day - but not before her her moral compass is knocked off course.
Acting
Hazel Burrows carries the entire moral weight on her shoulders.
Practical Effects
Gloriously cheap cybernetic costume design that somehow works.
Director
Bill Baggs
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
PROBE was a direct-to-video spin-off from the 1990s Doctor Who universe, starring Liz Shaw from the Third Doctor era. This 2015 revival came nearly 20 years after the original series ended.
The 'Alpha' designation and barcode tattoo explicitly echo dehumanization tactics in 20th-century warfare and institutional care, making this 61-minute cheapie unexpectedly relevant to disability rights discourse.
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