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This week on Doctor Who, it’s time for the Doctor to head back in time and figure out what was causing all the paranormal activity in last week’s ‘Under the Lake.’
It’s also the conclusion of the second two-parter this season, and it’s interesting to compare the two stories. Despite the two-act format being repeated, the structure of the two stories is quite different. ‘The Magician’s Apprentice’/’The Witch’s Familiar’ was essentially one long story, just split into two episodes. ‘Under the Lake’/’Before the Flood’ is also one long story, but in ‘Before the Flood’ the Doctor will have traveled back in time hundreds of years, providing a different setting and providing a distinct contrast between the two episodes.
Related: New Image Gallery for ‘Before the Flood’
Most interestingly, we’ll finally meet the Fisher King, the fearsome alien warlord we’ve been seeing in trailers and photos since the promotions for Series 9 began. It took a small army of talent to bring him to life: Game of Thrones actor Neil Fingleton is the man in the suit, while Darth Maul vocalist Peter Serafinowicz will provide his speaking voice, and all the growls and screams he lets loose will come courtesy of Slipknot singer Corey Thompson.
Here’s the official synopsis for this week’s ‘Before the Flood’:
"On a remote Army outpost, a fearsome alien warlord – the Fisher King – sets in motion a twisted plan to ensure his own survival. The ripples will be felt around the universe. Is this chain of events inevitable? And can the Doctor do the unthinkable?"
Steven Moffat, Peter Capaldi, and Jenna Coleman introduce the episode in this special preview video:
And here’s the official trailer:
Last but not least, how about a short clip:
Enjoy ‘Before the Flood’ this weekend, and look for our full episode recap tomorrow night. We’ll have our usual round table review on Monday morning.
Related: Slipknot Singer Corey Taylor Growls into ‘Before the Flood’
Doctor Who airs on BBC One (UK), BBC America (US), and Space (Canada) this Saturday, October 9, 2015. For more information on all of the upcoming episodes, check out our frequently updated guide: Doctor Who Series 9: Everything There is to Know So Far.
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