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Doctor Who season 8 episode 11: Dark Water (1)

Aired 1 November 201446 minRated TV-PG

7.6TMDB · 75 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Dark Water (1)”

In the mysterious world of the Nethersphere, plans have been drawn. Old friends and old enemies manoeuvre around The Doctor, and an impossible choice is looming over him.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 11 of 12 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 10 first.
  • It runs about 46 minutes.
  • Directed by Rachel Talalay, written by Steven Moffat.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (75 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Rachel Talalay
Writer
Steven Moffat
Guest stars
Michelle Gomez as MissyJoan Blackham as WomanChris Addison as SebAndrew Leung as Dr ChangBradley Ford as FlemingAntonio Bourouphael as BoyJeremiah Krage as CybermanNigel Betts as Mr Armitage

Credits: TMDB.

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