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Doctor Who – Season 10, Episode 12 The Doctor Falls

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Doctor Who – Season 10, Episode 12

The Doctor Falls

Aired Jul 1, 2017

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

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"The Doctor Falls" offers a dramatic and satisfying end for this iteration of the show's ever-evolving hero.

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Ross Ruediger

New York Magazine/Vulture

02/07/2019

5/5

One of the best aspects of "The Doctor Falls" is that it barely features any guest cast, really just Samantha Spiro and Briana Shawn, and neither of them takes up much screen time. This is squarely a story about our primary five characters.

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Noam Cohen

Observer

07/03/2017

A dramatic and satisfying finale.

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Nivea Serrao

Entertainment Weekly

07/03/2017

A-

Not everything was perfect in this episode, but Steven Moffat managed to craft an episode that showcased everything it is he was able to do in this series during his time on it.

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James Whitbrook

io9.com

05/14/2018

Season ten finale put a wonderful bookend on an evolution that's been in the works for all of Peter Capaldi's time on the show.

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Andrew Husband

Uproxx

07/05/2017

"World Enough and Time" and "The Doctor Falls" are singing the same old song. But then something remarkable happens. Moffat and director Rachel Talalay devote a considerable chunk of time to Bill's perspective.

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Zoe Delahunty-Light

SFX Magazine

07/05/2017

4.5/5

The Doctor Falls is a bold title for the last episode in the series, and sets the stage for an hour's worth of shining character performances.

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Synopsis

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

Executive Producer: Steven Moffat
Screenwriter: Richard Curtis, Chris Chibnall, Toby Whithouse, Mark Gatiss, Simon Nye, Steven Moffat
Network: BBC
Rating: TV-PG
Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date: Jul 1, 2017