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Doctor Who S1E8 — Empire of Death (2)
6.3
Doctor Who•Season 1•Episode 8

Empire of Death (2)

6.3/10 · 6,037 votesJun 22, 202456 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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The Doctor has lost, his ageless enemy reigns supreme, and a shadow is falling over creation. Nothing can stop the devastation... except, perhaps, one woman.

Directed byJamie Donoughue

Seasons2

Season 1 Episodes8

Cast2

Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa

The Doctor

Millie Gibson

Millie Gibson

Ruby Sunday

Crew5

Russell T Davies

Russell T Davies

Writer

Jamie Donoughue

Jamie Donoughue

Director

Chas Bain

Chas Bain

Director of Photography

B

Ben Drury

Editor

L

Lewis Greifer

Characters

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Episode Summary

"Empire of Death (2)" is episode 8 of Doctor Who season 1. It scored 6.3/10 from 6,037 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Jamie Donoughue and written by Russell T Davies, it aired on June 22, 2024.