The Zygon Inversion
- Episode aired Nov 7, 2015
- TV-PG
- 46m
With the Zygons invading England, and UNIT neutralized, the Doctor stands alone to stop the Zygons from taking over the entire planet. But how can he stop the Zygons? And how can he save his... Read allWith the Zygons invading England, and UNIT neutralized, the Doctor stands alone to stop the Zygons from taking over the entire planet. But how can he stop the Zygons? And how can he save his friends?With the Zygons invading England, and UNIT neutralized, the Doctor stands alone to stop the Zygons from taking over the entire planet. But how can he stop the Zygons? And how can he save his friends?
- UNIT Troop
- (uncredited)
- Roadsweeper
- (uncredited)
- Bodyguard
- (uncredited)
- UNIT Soldier
- (uncredited)
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One final comment. When you look back at the great episodes Moffat wrote several years ago, they were all very much fantasy as opposed to science fiction. The man obviously couldn't distinguish a planet from a plant, or a moon from a womb. With Moffat in charge, there is zero sense of verisimilitude. I also strongly object to the creepy-weepy Doctor-companion style---under Moffat in particular, but for the whole NuWho years in general.
I hate the Zygons & I hope I do not have to see them ever again. This episode was way better than the mess that was the last episode. I think it is time for Clara to go now because I did not miss her at all when she was missing in "The Girl Who Lived" episode.
One of the best episodes from The Capaldi era, after several revisits, I would still say it's awesome.
I was a little unsure after the first few minutes, the dream sequence seemed to go on a bit, but once that was done this episode left me absolutely speechless, a truly worthy conclusion to the excellent opener. Peter Harness role a wonderful tale, one of morality which has subtle a political message at its heart, condemning the act of war.
The best performance I have seen from Jenna Coleman so far, she was terrific, why has she not been allowed to be as good as this before? I almost wanted her to stay a Zygon, she did 'bad guy' brilliantly. Zygella demanding the whereabouts of the Osgood box from Clara, was one of Jenna's standout moments. She is going out on a high.
I will say hand on heart this is the best performance yet from Peter Capaldi, his speech was the high point of his time as The Doctor, powerful, charismatic, I've been waiting for him to get the chance to be this good!
A special mention of Nicholas Asbury, he played Etoine, the Zygon forced into revealing his true self. He did an incredible job in such a small space of time, it was a wonderful effort, super special effects helped create a cracking scene.
After that showing I get the impression we will be seeing more of Osgood in the near future, The Doctor said he was a fan, and after that so am I.
10/10 so good I had to put it straight back on. This season has been very strong in general.
Did you know
- TriviaKate describes how she escaped from a Zygon by saying "Five rounds, rapid." This phrase was first used by her (Doctor Who-universe) father, The Brigadier, in The Dæmons: Episode Five (1971) and the name of the actor's memoir: "Five Rounds Rapid! The Autobiography of Nicholas Courtney - Doctor Who's Brigadier."
- Quotes
Bonnie: You don't understand. You will never understand.
The Doctor: I don't understand? Are you kidding? Me? Of course I understand. I mean, do you call this a war? This funny little thing? This is not a war! I fought in a bigger war than you will ever know. I did worse things than you could ever imagine. And when I close my eyes I hear more screams than anyone could ever be able to count! And do you know what you do with all that pain? Shall I tell you where you put it? You hold it tight till it burns your hand, and you say this: No one else will ever have to live like this. No one else will have to feel this pain. Not on my watch!
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Composed by Ron Grainer
Arranged by Murray Gold
Performed by BBC National Orchestra of Wales
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- Maelfa Shopping Centre, Cardiff, Wales, UK(Fleet Estate Centre)
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