Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Jodie Whittaker | ... | The Doctor | |
Bradley Walsh | ... | Graham O'Brien | |
Mandip Gill | ... | Yasmin Khan | |
Tosin Cole | ... | Ryan Sinclair | |
Sacha Dhawan | ... | The Master | |
Patrick O'Kane | ... | Ashad | |
Julie Graham | ... | Ravio | |
Ian McElhinney | ... | Ko Sharmus | |
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Alex Austin | ... | Yedlarmi |
Steve Toussaint | ... | Feekat | |
Rhiannon Clements | ... | Bescot | |
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Matt Carver | ... | Ethan |
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Jack Osborn | ... | Fuskle |
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Evan McCabe | ... | Brendan |
Branwell Donaghey | ... | Patrick |
In the far future, the Doctor and her friends face a brutal battle across the farthest reaches of space to protect the last of the human race against the deadly Cybermen.
That which is dead can live again, I hope that applies to this as a two parter, and the show in general, it's a real shame the viewing figures have declined so much, there have been some much improved episodes.
Whatever your thoughts on Series 11, I'm sure many would agree that the finale, The Battle of Ranskor Av Kalos was a subdued finale, and far from dynamic. Ascension of The Cybermen sees a return to the more traditional epic two part finale.
Finally in the first attack Jodie is animated, she's energetic, emotional and engaged, it's taken a while, but it was great to see, just a shame at the end of the scene she had her usual perplexed, open mouthed look. She also finally shows some concern for her companions.
Plain to see a good proportion of the budget was used on this, it looks terrific, it's also very well produced. The awakening of The Cyver Army looked amazing. I loved the mix of Cyberman styles.
This felt like it could have been written by Steven Moffat, it had that kind of vibe, it was somehow complicated, with different threads seeming to not be connected, but I'm sure they will next episode, I mean of course Brendan.
I am really looking forward to next week. 8/10