Doctor Who season 8 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In Victorian London, a dinosaur mysteriously appears in the Thames, coughing up the TARDIS. The newly regenerated Doctor, disoriented and erratic, struggles with his identity, much to Clara's confusion. Madame Vastra and her team investigate, while the Doctor communicates with the distressed dinosaur. Tragically, the dinosaur bursts into flames, leading the Doctor to uncover a group of robots using human parts to repair themselves. After a tense confrontation, the Doctor and Clara reconcile, albeit Clara remains uncertain about his new persona. The episode concludes with the introduction of Missy, a mysterious figure in "heaven."
Full Episode S08E01 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who investigates the appearance of the dinosaur in the Thames?
Madame Vastra and her team, including Jenny and Strax.
What does the dinosaur in the Thames vomit out?
A blue police box, which is the TARDIS.
How does the Doctor communicate with the dinosaur?
He claims he can speak its language.
What is the team's reaction to the Doctor's new appearance?
They are confused and struggle to understand his change.
What happens to the dinosaur in London?
It bursts into flames and dies.
What do the Doctor and Clara discover about the restaurant they visit?
It is a front for robots harvesting human organs.
How does the leader of the robots meet his end?
He is confronted by the Doctor and eventually self-destructs.
What is Clara's struggle regarding the new Doctor?
She has difficulty accepting his new persona.
Who helps Clara accept the Doctor's new form?
The Doctor's previous incarnation, through a phone call.
Who is Missy, introduced at the end of the episode?
A mysterious character who refers to the Doctor as her "boyfriend" and is in a place she calls "heaven".
