The Doctor Falls 

The Doctor makes a final stand against an army of Cybermen to protect a tiny band of humans from destruction.

Director:

Rachel Talalay

Writers:

Steven Moffat, Kit Pedler (characters: "Cybermen")

Stars:

Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Lucas

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Peter Capaldi	...	The Doctor
Pearl Mackie	...	Bill
Matt Lucas	...	Nardole
Michelle Gomez	...	Missy
John Simm	...	The Master
Samantha Spiro	...	Hazran
Briana Shann	...	Alit
Rosie Boore	...	Gazron
Simon Coombs	...	Rexhill
Stephanie Hyam	...	Heather
Nicholas Briggs	...	Cybermen (voice)
David Bradley	...	The Doctor

Storyline

The Doctor must face Missy and the Master in an epic showdown between the three time lords and the cybermen. Meanwhile on a remote farm, the residents are preparing for war. As Operation Exodus begins, the Doctor must face his greatest challenge yet whilst fighting off his looming regeneration.

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Plot Keywords:

master | twelfth doctor | cyberman | doctor who | jelly baby | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The plaid coat worn by Matt Lucas, is the same coat worn by Bob Hoskins in the film Outside Bet (2012). The Coat was provided to both productions by costume designer Hayley Nebauer. The coat is now in the hands of a Private Collector.

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Goofs

The Doctor does explain why using the Tardis would not work. As close as they are to the black hole it would be impossible to pilot or land anywhere else on the ship with any accuracy, while the time differentials would simultaneously allow the Cybermen eons in which to evolve excellent plans to stop and/or destroy them in the attempt.

There is no reason not to return to the bridge at any time. While this would involve dropping into the slower time near the black-hole this is irrelevant as there's a time machine at the destination. They can simply offset any lost time using the Tardis. There's nothing to prevent a complete evacuation of the entire ship this way.

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Quotes

Bill: Where there's tears, there's hope.

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Connections

Features Doctor Who: Daleks in Manhattan (2007)

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Soundtracks

Doctor Who Theme
Written by Ron Grainer
Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

User Reviews

Glorious Season Finale that Capaldi truly deserved.

This is Doctor Who at its most beautiful, an entire series coming to a well poised and rewarding conclusion with every character finding its place, well done Steven Moffat, we had wonder, sadness, questions and answers and a little bit of something in our eyes.

10 Seasons down the line in the reboot, which had its ups and downs and on his final bow before the Christmas Special Moffat decides to play with emotion and character than swashbuckling action. Oh, and what a glorious treat.

Was it as good as World Enough and Time? I don't know. All I know is at the end of the hour long run, I was satisfied beyond words. There was closure and wonder in equal measures and this is what Doctor Who is all about.

Rachel Talalay's measured direction and pace are reminiscent of Heaven Sent and Murray Gold continues to make the show musically brilliant.

Season 10 has not been the most consistent one for me, nowhere matching the stakes set by Season 9. But the last two episodes summarize the Moffat era - daring, inventive and not shy of breaking rules or going the extra mile. Say what you may - but the man will be missed.

And then there's Capaldi - do we have enough words? What a Doctor he's been. There's really little left to say.

We have an hour more of Moffat and Capaldi (with a surprise) left and all we can do is enjoy it in all it's glory come Christmas before the show moves on to newer territory.

There is a feeling of foreboding, but not without appreciation for the brilliance of the Season Finale. Feels like an era coming to an end. Thoroughly satisfying. 10/10.

Details

Release Date:

1 July 2017 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BBC Studios Wales

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min