After an unexpected event in Clara Oswald’s (Jenna Coleman) life, she turns on the Doctor (Peter Capaldi), threatening him unless he does what she wants. But there is much more afoot elsewhere, as the mysterious woman known only as Missy (Michelle Gomez) reveals herself, and the secrets of the Nethersphere.

During TARDISblend 82, we review the giant reveals and massive spoilers from the first part of the Doctor Who finale, entitled “Dark Water.” We also discuss how things came together for this plotline, and speculate on where things may go for next week’s conclusion.

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The entire planet has become covered with a continually growing forest, invading cities, deserts, and oceans. The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) accompanied by Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman), Danny Pink (Samuel Anderson), and a group of Coal Hill School kids are lost in the invading forest of London as they try to work out what is happening.

During TARDISblend 81, we send a group message to Tree Facebook and discuss the implications of this latest Doctor Who episode, and debate the possibilities after the preview for the two-part finale of Series 8.

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Arriving in Bristol, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) discover something very wrong: the TARDIS exterior is shrinking, and people in the area are disappearing. The mystery becomes potentially deadly, as the two are separated, with the Doctor left in the TARDIS, and Clara left outside to play the role of the Doctor instead…

During TARDISblend 80, we examine the fabulous dimensional concept delivered to Doctor Who in this episode by writer Jamie Mathieson; a tale that will be remembered as a highlight of Series 8.

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After reconciling, Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) decides on one final journey together with the Doctor (Peter Capaldi), which influences some major choices. The pair end up on the Orient Express in Space – a ship resembling the famed train, and first mentioned by the Doctor (when Matt Smith played him) many, many years ago.

During TARDISblend 79, we discuss the reminiscing, nods, and tributes abound throughout Mummy on the Orient Express, coupled with a plot first hinted at by Steven Moffat at the end of Series 5 in 2010! Later, we discuss the performances by the cast in this episode, from the primary players to the guest stars.

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The Doctor (Peter Capaldi) takes Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman) and Courtney Woods (Ellis George) on a trip to the Moon in 2049, only to find that the anticipated gravity is impossibly like that of Earth. Soon, deadly creatures begin emerging from the depths of the Moon, and the Doctor discovers that not everything is as it seems…

During TARDISblend 78, we discuss the dark and spooky aspects of the latest Doctor Who episode, hearkening back to feel of the Philip Hinchcliffe era of the series. We also look at the not-so-subtle social commentary injected into this adventure, and speculate on how some elements may tie into the overarching plot.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!