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5.9 Cold Blood

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Eleventh / Matt Smith
Tracie Simpson and Peter Bennett
Brian Minchin
Chris Chibnall
Ashley Way

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The Doctor — Eleventh / Matt Smith
Amy Pond — Karen Gillan
Rory Williams — Arthur Darvill

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The Doctor's Choice | Cold Blood | Doctor Who

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ΓÇ£Cold BloodΓÇ¥ about?

ΓÇ£Cold BloodΓÇ¥ continues the story from ΓÇ£The Hungry EarthΓÇ¥. The Doctor attempts to negotiate peace between humans and Silurians, but tensions escalate underground, leading to betrayal and tragedy.

Do humans and Silurians make peace?

The Doctor tries to broker a peaceful agreement, but mistrust on both sides leads to conflict and prevents a lasting resolution.

What happens to Rory?

Rory is killed during the conflict and partially erased from existence, causing a major emotional turning point for Amy Pond.

What is the Silurian perspective?

The Silurians believe they are reclaiming their rightful place on Earth, viewing humans as invaders of their ancestral world.

How does this episode fit into Doctor Who?

This episode explores moral ambiguity and loss in Doctor Who, deeply affecting Amy Pond and the Eleventh Doctor through tragedy and fractured timelines.