S12E09Doctor Who season 12 episode 9: Ascension of the Cybermen (1)
Aired 23 February 202050 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Ascension of the Cybermen (1)”
In the far future, the Doctor and her friends face a brutal battle across the farthest reaches of space to protect the last of the human race against the deadly Cybermen.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 9 of 10 of season 12, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
- It runs about 50 minutes.
- Directed by Jamie Magnus Stone, written by Chris Chibnall.
- TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 (67 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Jamie Magnus Stone
- Writer
- Chris Chibnall
- Guest stars
- Sacha Dhawan as The MasterSteve Toussaint as FeekatJack Osborn as FuskleEvan McCabe as BrendanBranwell Donaghey as PatrickOrla O'Rourke as MegAndrew Macklin as MichaelCaolan Byrne as Sergeant
Credits: TMDB.
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