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Victory of the Daleks

  • Episode aired May 1, 2010
  • TV-PG
  • 42m
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6.6/10
8.1K
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Matt Smith in Doctor Who (2005)
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The TARDIS takes The Doctor and Amy to war-torn Britain in the middle of World War Two. Not only do they meet Winston Churchill himself, but the Doctor comes face to face once again with his... Read allThe TARDIS takes The Doctor and Amy to war-torn Britain in the middle of World War Two. Not only do they meet Winston Churchill himself, but the Doctor comes face to face once again with his greatest enemy of all.The TARDIS takes The Doctor and Amy to war-torn Britain in the middle of World War Two. Not only do they meet Winston Churchill himself, but the Doctor comes face to face once again with his greatest enemy of all.

  • Director
    • Andrew Gunn
  • Writers
    • Mark Gatiss
    • Terry Nation
    • Steven Moffat
  • Stars
    • Matt Smith
    • Karen Gillan
    • Ian McNeice
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    8.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Gunn
    • Writers
      • Mark Gatiss
      • Terry Nation
      • Steven Moffat
    • Stars
      • Matt Smith
      • Karen Gillan
      • Ian McNeice
    • 37User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Matt Smith
    Matt Smith
    • The Doctor
    Karen Gillan
    Karen Gillan
    • Amy Pond
    Ian McNeice
    Ian McNeice
    • Churchill
    Bill Paterson
    Bill Paterson
    • Bracewell
    Nina De Cosimo
    • Blanche
    Tim Wallers
    Tim Wallers
    • Childers
    Nicholas Pegg
    • Dalek 1
    Barnaby Edwards
    • Dalek 2
    Nicholas Briggs
    Nicholas Briggs
    • Daleks
    • (voice)
    Susannah Fielding
    Susannah Fielding
    • Lilian
    • (as Susanah Fielding)
    James Albrecht
    • Todd
    Colin Prockter
    Colin Prockter
    • Air Raid Warden
    Benjamin Ashley
    • Dalek
    • (uncredited)
    Jonathan Battersby
    • Tall Thin Man
    • (uncredited)
    Trevor Coppola
    Trevor Coppola
    • William
    • (uncredited)
    Jon Davey
    • Supreme Dalek
    • (uncredited)
    Mark Gatiss
    Mark Gatiss
    • Danny Boy
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Jamall Nasir
    • Civil Servant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Andrew Gunn
    • Writers
      • Mark Gatiss
      • Terry Nation
      • Steven Moffat
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    7irisodixon

    Could be worse

    Victory of the Daleks is a solid story for furthering the Doctor's ongoing battle with the Daleks. I do think this episode is way more hated than it should be. It's definitely not terrible, but also not outstanding. I think it falls through in it's climax but is excellent in the emotional scenes with Bracewell. Both Karen Gillan and Bill Paterson really are amazing in their scenes together and this episode does a great job at further showing Amy's human contribution to the show. After having a very "human" doctor with David Tennant, Matt Smith is more alien-y and, in my opinion, needs a stronger human, rational mind in the TARDIS. Amy (so far) is perfect for this and is almost pulling the Doctor along. Anyways, it's pretty good but is brought down by the actual plot. Could be better, could be worse! 7.3/10.
    7Xstal

    The Biscuit is Mightier than the Gunstick...

    Winston's new weapon will shorten the war, though he's wise enough to know that he can't be too sure, so he's called an old friend to ask his advice, who has said he'll be there in less than a trice (he's a month late).

    When the Doctor appears with Amelia Pond, he's welcomed by a weapon made of Dalekanium bond, but the Ironsides are friendly, courteous and polite, avoiding the Time Lord's aggression and spite.

    Like a leopard however they can't change their dots, they're conniving to realise a cunning Dalek plot, in the blink of one eye they've teleported away, Victory for the Daleks, not the Doctor's day today.
    8sterlingwesson

    Pretty fun Doctor Who Episode!

    Gets a lot of hate, some of which is deserved. But it was defintely pretty great for the first half. Seeing Daleks in WW2 was a lot of fun but the second half moves too fast. This is my third time watching I think and I still enjoyed it!
    9jay-47227

    Some will like, others may not (very very mild spoilers)

    I just watched this episode and was quite surprised, but in a decent way.

    I fully understand why most don't like the episode as it has a bit of whimsy and such, but I really quite enjoyed it. The casting was on point, the score was decent and the first act was reflective of the deception and planning you would expect from the Daleks.

    I would not initially have written this review however I think that the loads of low reviews should be balanced with a positive one, to be more reflective.

    Overall this episode was pretty good, not as good or thought provoking as the previous but still entertaining. It definitely has its flaws, especially as it's story is more fairytale than sci-fi, but still enjoyable. I would recommend just watching for yourself before passing judgement.
    1sqeaston9

    Steven Moffat's first stumble, but it's a big one

    Overall, I've really enjoyed season 5 Doctor Who. I really like the new Doctor, Amy pond and Rory, and haven't had any major problems with any of the episodes up to and including The Hungry Earth, except this one. This episode I hate.

    First the good: I liked Ian McNeice as Winston Churchill, great choice I thought. And the Daleks looked pretty good in Khaki green, a suitable colour for Daleks.

    I know that Doctor Who is fantastical, but please let's have a story and events that make sense on some level. Was having Spitfires in space really worth just how ridiculous and unbelievable the whole idea was? But it was the new Daleks that really got me down, they look terrible! Daleks aren't supposed to look like they're made of plastic (even if they are). There was no need to change their size or basic design, the original shape is iconic, and has stood the test of time for almost fifty years.

    So making them bigger was supposed to make them look more menacing? Well, that might work if they weren't painted in florescent colours. Would Darth Vader have been as menacing as he was if his armour was bright orange? Daleks need to be in dark, or metallic colours, or both. Mark Gatiss and Steve Moffat, you have taken liberties with an icon. Keep your horrible new design if you must, but at least paint them metallic grey, or black, or something. Watch Genesis of the Daleks, and then try to tell me these new day glow Daleks are scarier or cooler looking.

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    • Trivia
      Near the end, Amy asks The Doctor "So, you have enemies, then?". This is the first part of a famous quote by Winston Churchill: "So, you have enemies, then? Good. That means that you stood up for something, once in your life."
    • Goofs
      As the Doctor is confronting the new Daleks aboard their ship, Amy, Churchill and Bracewell are observing by means of Bracewell's video device. On the video screen, the Doctor is standing so close to the Dalek that he is almost touching it, but in the scenes shot aboard the ship, he is standing several feet away.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Daleks: Would you care for some tea?

    • Connections
      Featured in Doctor Who Confidential: War Games (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Doctor Who Theme
      (uncredited)

      Written by Ron Grainer

      Arranged by Murray Gold

      Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (United Kingdom)
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Glamorgan Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, Wales, UK(Rooftop scenes)
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      • 42m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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