The Doctor Falls

The Doctor Falls is the twelfth and final episode of the tenth series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 1 July 2017. The episode was written by Steven Moffat and directed by Rachel Talalay. It is the second part of a two-part story; the first part, "World Enough and Time", aired on 24 June 2017.

Plot

The episode continues from the cliffhanger of "World Enough and Time", where the Twelfth Doctor (played by Peter Capaldi) is confronted by the Cybermen and the Master (played by John Simm), along with his future incarnation Missy (played by Michelle Gomez). The Doctor, along with his companions Bill Potts (played by Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (played by Matt Lucas), must find a way to stop the Cybermen and escape the spaceship.

Cast

• Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor
• Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts
• Matt Lucas as Nardole
• John Simm as the Master
• Michelle Gomez as Missy

Production

"The Doctor Falls" was written by Steven Moffat, who also served as the showrunner for Doctor Who from 2010 to 2017. The episode was directed by Rachel Talalay, who has directed several episodes of the series. The episode features the return of the Cybermen, one of the Doctor's most iconic adversaries.

Reception

The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the cast, particularly Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, and Michelle Gomez. The emotional depth and the resolution of the story arc were also highlighted.

Continuity

"The Doctor Falls" is notable for being the final regular appearance of Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor, as well as the last episode written by Steven Moffat as the showrunner. The episode sets the stage for the Christmas special "Twice Upon a Time", which features the Twelfth Doctor's regeneration into the Thirteenth Doctor (played by Jodie Whittaker).

See also

• List of Doctor Who episodes (2005–present)
• Doctor Who (series 10)
• Cybermen
• Master (Doctor Who)