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Doctor Who

Cold Blood

  • Episode aired May 29, 2010
  • 99
  • 46min
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7.4/10
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Doctor Who (2005)
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The Silurians are awake, and Angry. The Silurians are preparing for war, A war that could decide who gets to live on earth, The Silurians or-the humans..The Silurians are awake, and Angry. The Silurians are preparing for war, A war that could decide who gets to live on earth, The Silurians or-the humans..The Silurians are awake, and Angry. The Silurians are preparing for war, A war that could decide who gets to live on earth, The Silurians or-the humans..

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.2K
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  • Director
    • Ashley Way
  • Writers
    • Chris Chibnall
    • Steven Moffat(showrunner)
    • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Matt Smith
    • Karen Gillan
    • Arthur Darvill
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ashley Way
  • Writers
    • Chris Chibnall
    • Steven Moffat(showrunner)
    • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Matt Smith
    • Karen Gillan
    • Arthur Darvill
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    • 13User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Neve McIntosh and Arthur Darvill in Doctor Who (2005)
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    Neve McIntosh in Doctor Who (2005)
    Neve McIntosh, Matt Smith, and Karen Gillan in Doctor Who (2005)
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    Matt Smith
    Matt Smith
    • The Doctoras The Doctor
    Karen Gillan
    Karen Gillan
    • Amy Pondas Amy Pond
    Arthur Darvill
    Arthur Darvill
    • Roryas Rory
    Neve McIntosh
    Neve McIntosh
    • Alayaas Alaya…
    Meera Syal
    Meera Syal
    • Nasreen Chaudhryas Nasreen Chaudhry
    Robert Pugh
    Robert Pugh
    • Tony Mackas Tony Mack
    Nia Roberts
    Nia Roberts
    • Ambroseas Ambrose
    Richard Hope
    Richard Hope
    • Malohkehas Malohkeh
    Stephen Moore
    Stephen Moore
    • Eldaneas Eldane
    Alun Raglan
    Alun Raglan
    • Moas Mo
    Samuel Morgan-Davies
    Samuel Morgan-Davies
    • Elliotas Elliot
    • (as Samuel Davies)
    Nathalie Cuzner
    Nathalie Cuzner
    • Silurianas Silurian
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Fadden
    • Silurian Warrioras Silurian Warrior
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ashley Way
    • Writers
      • Chris Chibnall
      • Steven Moffat(showrunner)
      • Sydney Newman(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    The Doctor and Nasreen Chaudry go deep underground and find an ancient society that has been disturbed by the drilling. They are gassed and taken prisoner just as Amy manages to free herself. The military commander of the underground reptilians, Restac, is convinced that the "apes' - their term for humans - are an invading force. Calmer heads prevail and the Doctor manages to negotiate a truce pending the transfer of prisoners which he, and some of the more pacifist members of the reptilians, hopes will lead to a lasting peace. The only problem is that Alaya, the reptile prisoner has been killed and Restac is ready to go to war. —garykmcd
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    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Mystery
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    • Certificate
      • 9
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Doctor asks the Silurian scientist if he has any celery. This refers to the habit of the Fifth Doctor, who always wore a sprig of celery. The celery was a cure for several poisons that affect Time Lords.
    • Goofs
      According to The Doctor in "Flesh and Stone", Amy can remember the clerics and the Weeping Angels who fall into the space/time crack because she's a time traveler. Yet in this episode she forgets Rory after he's absorbed by the crack, which is explained as Rory was from Amy's personal life and the Clerics and Angels weren't. The Doctor explained this as he tried to keep Rory in Amy's mind, trying to help her remember him.
    • Quotes

      The Doctor: I'm sorry, I didn't know. You have to believe me. They're better than this.

      Ambrose: This is our planet!

      The Doctor: We had a chance here.

      Ambrose: Leave us alone!

      The Doctor: In future, when you talk about this, you tell people that there was a chance but you were so much less than the best of humanity.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Culture Show: Me, You and Doctor Who (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Doctor Who Theme
      (uncredited)

      Written by Ron Grainer

      Arranged by Murray Gold

      Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

    User reviews13

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    6/10
    Gone in the blink of an eye...
    A moral questioned is being asked, Alaya the Silurian that attacked and injured Tony, is being held prisoner up on the surface, Tony and Ambrose his daughter have reason to kill her, as does Rory because of Amy being taken. The Doctor and Nasreen have travelled down to the base of The Silurians, to seek the missing people. Having discovered there is a full Silurian society, they are imprisoned. Naturally The Silurian on Earth pushes somebody's buttons, and the Doctor's lost his bargaining tool.

    I'd have to praise the little guy that played Elliot, possibly the most interesting character of the lot. Kid did a great job. I'd also like to praise Nia Roberts, little dubious in Part 1, but she was very good in this better scripted episode.

    Second best bit, Nasreen and Amy discussing the future of Earth and Silurians with the Silurian leader. A great scene, really well played out. However they saved the best til last, the crack in the wall rears its ugly head once again, and the worst thing happens... It makes the opening of Part 1 seem relevant.

    Silurian culture is very interesting, I praise Chris Chibnall for creating an interesting Silurian Society, there are different factions, different ideas and infighting.

    I wasn't entirely in love with Part 1, I was fairly bored for most of it, and same for the best part of this one too. Watching it I keep thinking 'we've been here before, nothing original on show. The action scenes are pretty good, but overall it's just unsatisfying, it was too long over two episodes. 6/10
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    • Aug 31, 2015

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    • Release date
      • May 29, 2010 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • Runtime
      • 46min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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