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Doctor Who – Season 12, Episode 2 Spyfall

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In another dimension, and across the centuries, a terrifying plan to destroy humanity is about to reach fruition; the Doctor and her friends must escape multiple traps to defeat a deadly alliance.
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Doctor Who — Season 12, Episode 2

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While definitely a welcome showcase of all that Whittaker's Doctor has to offer, "Spyfall, Part 2's" descent into well-trodden Doctor Who lore can't help but feel like a step back.

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Michael Hogan Daily Telegraph (UK) 01/06/2020
4/5
Part one of Spyfall sagged in places, but this was better. The second series of showrunner Chibnall's reign already feels more assured than the lacklustre 2018 series. Go to Full Review
Dan Martin Guardian 01/06/2020
"Previously on Doctor Who" is usually the most comforting of phrases. And yet Spyfall part two collapsed under the weight of its own bombast mere moments after those words were uttered. Go to Full Review
Ed Power Independent (UK) 01/06/2020
4/5
This episode is a showcase for Chibnall's firm grasp of the character. Yet it also serves as a reminder of just how singular Whittaker can be as a Time Lord for whom the biggest mystery is the inner workings of her own heart. Go to Full Review
Courtney Enlow Syfy Wire 01/23/2020
"Spyfall Part 2" lacks the Bond-ness of its predecessor but makes up for it in historical female heroes, the Master chewing up every bit of scenery he passes through, and Graham fancy dancing in his laser shoes. Go to Full Review
Kieron Moore Starburst 01/21/2020
7/10
Still, that's the delightfully winging-it nature of Who continuity, and this serves to set up a story arc that could take us right back into the history of the Time Lords. Count us intrigued. Go to Full Review
David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk 01/18/2020
4/5
A well-written two-parter with a fun new version of a classic foe at the centre of it all. A fine debut story for Series 11! Go to Full Review
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Episode Info

Synopsis In another dimension, and across the centuries, a terrifying plan to destroy humanity is about to reach fruition; the Doctor and her friends must escape multiple traps to defeat a deadly alliance.
Director
Wayne Yip
Screenwriter
Chris Chibnall
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 5, 2020