As always, it’s Saturday morning, and I’m here to give you all the information on what you need to know for this week’s episode of Doctor Who. Last week, we went to Mars and battled Ice Warriors, and this week we’re going to…Aberdeen? What lies in Aberdeen, you ask? The ninth legion of Roman Warriors whose disappearance has baffled historians for decades. Bill has a solution, the Doctor has a time machine, and Nardole has Missy. Let’s go!
Here’s the official synopsis:
"A long time ago, the ninth legion of the Roman army vanished into the mists of Scotland. Bill has a theory about what happened, and the Doctor has a time machine. But when they arrive in ancient Aberdeenshire, what they find is a far greater threat than any army. In a cairn, on a hillside, is a doorway leading to the end of the world…"
In case you didn’t watch Empress of Mars, well, you have a lot to catch up on. You can read the recap and the review here. And there’s also some other articles including the history of Ice Warriors and Alpha Centauri.
Let’s start by hearing about the episode from Steven Moffat, Peter Capaldi, and Pearl Mackie.
Sorry…did they say pigs? Ferocious pigs against the Roman army? It still sounds like an easy-out for the Romans, but obviously not if that’s how they disappeared. Also, let’s appreciate Nardole for always keeping it casual.
Here is the until next time trailer we saw last week, but I want to point out something.
Don’t you find it interesting that, out of everything they could have shown in the trailer, they showed a raven? We know that Clara’s last episode was Face the Raven, is that a subtle sign that it’s time for the Doctor to face something we don’t know about? Possibly his regeneration?
The beast is here, and it’s coming for Bill. It’s time to run, run for her life!
Credit: BBC
Who’s going to dress like Nardole when you watch today’s episode? I always like to stay in my pyjamas on a Sunday. So what if the episode isn’t on until the night? Either get in your robe early or take my advice and never get dressed!
Whatever you choose to wear, make sure you watch the episode and tell us what you think on twitter at DrWhoWatch! We’re over there a lot now, and we love making friends!
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