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5.12 The Pandorica Opens

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Eleventh / Matt Smith
Tracie Simpson and Peter Bennett
Brian Minchin
Steven Moffat
Toby Haynes

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

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The Pandorica Opens | Doctor Who

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ΓÇ£The Pandorica OpensΓÇ¥ about?

ΓÇ£The Pandorica OpensΓÇ¥ follows the Eleventh Doctor as he investigates a mysterious prison called the Pandorica, believed to contain the most dangerous being in the universe.

What is the Pandorica?

The Pandorica is an ancient prison designed to hold a great threat. It is discovered beneath Stonehenge and becomes central to a massive alliance of the DoctorΓÇÖs enemies.

Who is involved in the alliance?

Classic enemies such as the Daleks, Cybermen, Autons, and others unite to trap the Doctor, believing he is the cause of universal destruction.

What is happening to reality?

Cracks in time are spreading, causing reality to destabilise. The universe is collapsing in on itself as events become increasingly fractured.

How does this episode fit into Doctor Who?

This episode is a major mythological turning point in Doctor Who, deepening the arc of the Eleventh Doctor and the mystery of the Pandorica.