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The Waters of Mars

  • Episode aired Dec 19, 2009
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 2m
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8.8/10
6.2K
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David Tennant in Doctor Who (2005)
AdventureDramaSci-Fi
In a Mars base the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe knowing a larger one i... Read allIn a Mars base the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.In a Mars base the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.
IMDb RATING
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    • Graeme Harper
  • Writers
    • Russell T. Davies(showrunner)
    • Phil Ford
    • Terry Nation(characters: Daleks)
  • Stars
    • David Tennant
    • Lindsay Duncan
    • Peter O'Brien
    • Graeme Harper
  • Writers
    • Russell T. Davies(showrunner)
    • Phil Ford
    • Terry Nation(characters: Daleks)
  • Stars
    • David Tennant
    • Lindsay Duncan
    • Peter O'Brien
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    • 33User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    David Tennant
    David Tennant
    • The Doctor
    Lindsay Duncan
    Lindsay Duncan
    • Adelaide Brooke
    Peter O'Brien
    Peter O'Brien
    • Ed Gold
    Aleksandar Mikic
    • Yuri Kerenski
    Gemma Chan
    Gemma Chan
    • Mia Bennett
    Sharon Duncan-Brewster
    Sharon Duncan-Brewster
    • Maggie Cain
    • (as Sharon Duncan Brewster)
    Joplin Sibtain
    Joplin Sibtain
    • Tarak Ital
    • (as Chook Sibtain)
    Alan Ruscoe
    Alan Ruscoe
    • Andy Stone
    Cosima Shaw
    Cosima Shaw
    • Steffi Ehrlich
    Michael Goldsmith
    Michael Goldsmith
    • Roman Groom
    Lily Bevan
    • Emily
    Max Bollinger
    Max Bollinger
    • Mikhail
    Charles De'Ath
    Charles De'Ath
    • Adelaide's father
    • (as Charlie De'Ath)
    Rachel Fewell
    • Young Adelaide
    Anouska Strahnz
    • Ulrika Ehrlich
    Zofia Strahnz
    • Lisette Ehrlich
    Paul Kasey
    Paul Kasey
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      • Graeme Harper
    • Writers
      • Russell T. Davies(showrunner)
      • Phil Ford
      • Terry Nation(characters: Daleks)
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    • Trivia
      The name of the Mars colony, Bowie Base One, is a reference to musician David Bowie and his song "Life on Mars". This is confirmed in Is There Life on Mars? (2009).
    • Goofs
      Burning wreckage is on the ground next to The Doctor. Mars has a thin atmosphere with less than 0.2% oxygen and cannot support a flame.
    • Quotes

      Adelaide Brooke: State your name, rank and intention.

      The Doctor: The Doctor, doctor, fun.

    • Connections
      Featured in Doctor Who Confidential: Is There Life on Mars? (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Doctor Who Theme
      (uncredited)

      Written by Ron Grainer

      Arranged by Murray Gold

      Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

    User reviews33

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    8/10
    Depessing Episode, But saves Season 5
    After watching the last two episodes of season 5 I was very disappointed. The plot was all over place, the directing was terrible...it was like the directors had put absolutely no effort into them,and, as it was consistent, I thought this was how it was going to be for the rest of the series. How wrong was I! The effort this time performed by the directors was salient.The story was strong, the monsters were perfect, and it didn't get too silly and jumbled up. It actually had me sit on the edge of my seat in parts, and the climax only made me more impressed on what the writers and directors had planned to climax the series. My only negative thought is that I don't think the directors took in account of the little children watching this episode. Normally Doctor Who is rather jolly, there is not a lot of detail in death, and the monsters aren't too scary. These monsters WERE scary,and they did scare my two little brothers, making them cry. Some scenes were a little bit prolonged in areas and complex, and it was very depressing ( my mother walked out ). Overall, probably not the best movie for little children but perfect for Doctor who fans and teenagers like I who love zombie films!

    8/10, Welcome back!
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    • Nov 24, 2009

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 2009 (United States)
      • Russian
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production company
      • BBC Wales
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    • 1 hour 2 minutes

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