Doctor Who season 12 episode 8 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
At Villa Diodati in 1816, Lord Byron, Dr. Polidori, Mary Shelley, and others gather, challenging each other to write a ghost story. The Doctor and her companions arrive unexpectedly, trying not to alter history. Strange events unfold: Percy Shelley is missing, and a ghostly hand attacks. The Doctor discovers Shelley possessed by the Cyberium, an alien entity crucial to the Cybermen's future. A lone, unfinished Cyberman demands the Cyberium. Faced with a tough choice, The Doctor ultimately gives the Cyberium to the Cyberman to save Shelley, altering the course of history.
Full Episode S12E08 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who hosted the gathering at Villa Diodati?
Lord Byron.
What challenge was proposed at the gathering?
To write a ghost story.
Who are the main historical figures present at the gathering?
Lord Byron, Dr. Polidori, Mary Shelley, and Percy Shelley.
Why did The Doctor and her companions arrive at the Villa?
They claimed it was due to a carriage mishap.
What warning did The Doctor give her companions?
Not to interfere with history, specifically not to mention Frankenstein or engage romantically with Byron.
What unusual occurrences began happening at the Villa?
Strange shifting of the house, trapping them, and a ghostly hand attacking Ryan.
Who is missing from the gathering and found later by The Doctor?
Percy Shelley.
What is possessing Percy Shelley?
An alien entity known as the Cyberium.
What does the Cyberium contain?
Knowledge and history of the Cybermen.
What is the dilemma The Doctor faces with the Cyberman?
Whether to save Shelley by giving the Cyberium to the Cyberman or risk altering history.
What decision does The Doctor make regarding the Cyberium?
She decides to save Shelley and gives the Cyberium to the Cyberman.
What historical event is the group trying to influence through their writings?
The creation of the iconic story "Frankenstein".
Are there any actual supernatural elements involved in the events?
Some mysteries, like the ghostly figures seen by Graham, remain unexplained.
What concerns does The Doctor have after the events?
The potential consequences of her decision on history.
What remains unresolved at the end of the events at Villa Diodati?
The nature and origin of the ghostly figures seen by Graham.
