Doctor Who: New Photos & Poster from ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’
By Barry Rice
We’re only four days away from the premiere of Doctor Who‘s Series 9, and the anticipation among fans couldn’t be any greater. To whet our appetites, BBC America has released a slew of new photos from the season premiere, including an official episode poster.
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Just yesterday, we got our first full guide to ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ when Steven Moffat gave a series preview to Radio Times. Here’s the synopsis they revealed (warning: spoilers!):
"A final message from a dying scientist. A plea from the deadliest corner of time and space. Only one man can answer, but he has gone missing from all of time and space. Where is the Doctor? As the skies of planet Earth stand frozen, Clara Oswald enters into a dangerous alliance.The Doctor is gone from the universe – friends and enemies alike can find him nowhere. When even the Daleks can’t track down their ancient foe, and the Doctor’s old friend and nemesis, Missy, is forced to ask for help, does it mean that the mad man in the box has truly disappeared? What fear, or what terrible shame, could possibly drive the Doctor into the shadows? The answers are more dreadful than Clara’s worst imaginings, and she finds herself embarking on a journey into the Doctor’s worst nightmare …"
Related: Two-Minute ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’ Prologue Released Online!
And now, here’s the gallery of new images posted from the premiere:
Finally, here’s the official poster for ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’:
(Credit: BBC)
Very cool images, all of which make the four day wait even that much more unbearable! Also, you can head over to the BBC website to download a snazzy desktop wallpaper version of the poster.
Related: BBC America Releases New Series 9 Trailer and Prequel Broadcast Plans
Doctor Who Series 9 premieres this Saturday, September 19. For full episode information, including cast and synopses, check out our frequently updated guide: Doctor Who Series 9: Everything There is to Know So Far.
What say you? Do these new images make you even more excited for the new Doctor Who premiere? Sound off in the comments below!
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