Doctor Who (2005) Season 5 Episode 18

Doctor Who (2005) Season 5 Episode 18 The Web of Fear: Episode 1

  • January 1, 1970

The Doctor and his companion, Jamie, find themselves in the London Underground in the 1960s, where they discover that a mysterious web-like substance has taken over the tunnels. Along with a group of soldiers, they set out to find the source of the web and stop it from spreading. However, they soon realize that they're not alone in the tunnels as they're hunted by an unseen force that seems to be controlling the web. As the group tries to unravel the mystery, they find themselves facing danger at every turn.

The episode begins with the Doctor and Jamie arriving in the TARDIS in the middle of a dark underground tunnel. They soon discover that they're in the London Underground, where they're greeted by a group of soldiers who are investigating the disappearance of their colleagues in the tunnels. The Doctor learns that a web-like substance has taken over the tunnels, and the soldiers are struggling to contain it.

As the Doctor and Jamie explore the tunnels, they come across a man who seems to be working for the mysterious force controlling the web. The man warns them to leave the tunnels, but the Doctor insists on investigating further. They soon come across a group of soldiers who have been trapped by the web, and the Doctor and Jamie help free them.

As they continue to explore the tunnels, they come across a scientist who claims to have created the web and is studying it. However, the Doctor suspects that the scientist is not telling the truth and that there's more to the story than he's letting on.

As the group of soldiers and the Doctor and Jamie try to make their way to the surface, they're attacked by a creature that seems to be made out of the web. They manage to escape and make it to a nearby safe house, where they try to figure out what's going on.

The episode ends with the Doctor and Jamie coming face-to-face with a terrifying new enemy that threatens to destroy them all.

Overall, The Web of Fear: Episode 1 is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that sets up an intriguing mystery that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The combination of classic Doctor Who elements like the London Underground and mysterious creatures with modern storytelling techniques makes this episode a standout in the series. Fans of the show will not want to miss this exciting new adventure.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 1, 1970
  • Language
    English