'Doctor Who' Episode 8 Preview: The Doctor and Ruby Sunday to go on final adventure
Contains spoilers for 'Doctor Who'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Doctor Who' premiered on Disney+ on May 10, 2024, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday. The series follows their adventures through time and space aboard the police box-shaped TARDIS.
In Episode 6 titled, 'Rogue', the Doctor and Ruby visit Regency England, exploring themes of cosplay and intense TV fandom. While attending a Bridgerton convention in 1813, the Doctor encounters heartbreak.
Episode 7 titled, 'The Legend of Ruby Sunday,' brings the season to a close with a two-part finale showcasing a mix of familiar faces and thrilling new characters.
Joined by UNIT soldier Colonel Chidozie, the Doctor and Ruby embark on a journey into a glitchy, shimmering past. As fans eagerly await the next episode of 'Doctor Who', here's a preview of Episode 8.
When is 'Doctor Who' Episode 8 releasing?
'Doctor Who' on Disney+ follows a weekly release schedule. Episode 8, titled 'Empire of Death', is slated to premiere on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 7 PM ET.
Every episode premieres first on the BBC iPlayer in the UK and then on Disney+ internationally.
For those without a Disney+ subscription, the basic package costs $7.99 per month, including advertisements.
Viewers seeking an ad-free experience can opt for the premium plan, priced at $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year.
What happened in 'Doctor Who' Episode 6?
In the 'Doctor Who' universe, it was once believed that the Doctor had a granddaughter named Susan, a detail dating back to the era of the First Doctor.
However, hopes for a family reunion were dashed when it turned out Susan Triad was not what she seemed.
She had been unknowingly manipulated by an entity known as The One Who Waits. The dreams Susan experienced in previous episodes were a ploy to lure the Doctor toward an unknown destiny.
As the episode concluded, it was unveiled that this manipulative entity had intertwined itself with the TARDIS. Finally, its true identity was revealed: Sutekh.
Here, Sutekh's true plan unfolded: the 'gift' Susan Triad was thought to be sharing with the world turned out to be deadly, as demonstrated when one of Susan's team disintegrated into the sand.
And with that, 'The Legend of Ruby Sunday' came to a close. Looking ahead, the backstory of Sutekh hinted at what might unfold next.
What to expect from 'Doctor Who' Episode 8?
In, Episode 8 titled, 'Empire of Death', the Doctor will face a crushing defeat as his ageless enemy seizes control, casting a dark shadow over all of creation. Sutekh's reign of terror appears unstoppable, with devastation spreading unchecked.
The TARDIS, once a beacon of hope, will become entwined with this malevolent force. Every corner of the universe may feel the creeping dread, with despair looming large.
Yet, in this bleak future, a glimmer of hope might remain. A woman shrouded in mystery with untold strength and identity, could hold the key to reversing the tide and restoring balance to the universe.
The official synopsis for Episode 8 similarly reads, "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."
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