Doctor Who (2005) Season 5 Episode 5

Ep 5. Flesh and Stone

  • TV-PG
  • May 1, 2010
  • 42 min
  • 8.5  (7,183)

The Doctor, along with his companion Amy Pond and a group of soldiers, find themselves trapped on the planet Alfava Metraxis, which is filled with terrifying creatures known as the Weeping Angels. The group must stick together and fight their way through the deadly predicament, but as time goes on, they all begin to fatigue and lose hope. Meanwhile, an ominous crack in the universe follows the Doctor and Amy's every move.

As they press on, the group discovers a small group of clerics led by Father Octavian, who are also attempting to flee the planet while holding an ominous artifact. The artifact, revealed to be an angel made of a stone-like substance, quickly falls into the hands of the Doctor and his allies, and they must find a way to dispose of it before the Weeping Angels catch up to them.

Throughout the episode, the group is hounded by the Weeping Angels, who have the power to move lightning-fast when no one is looking at them. To make the situation even more intense, the group's journey takes them through a dense forest filled with the Angels' stone counterparts, which also have the power to send the group back in time.

As they attempt to outrun their enemies, the Doctor and his companions are forced to take shelter inside a cavern for the night. The Doctor insists that everyone sleep with their backs to each other, to prevent the Angels from sneaking up on them while they sleep. But as the night wears on, one by one, the group begins to drop off to sleep, leaving the Doctor and Amy awake and vigilant.

As the group finally emerges from the forest, they discover the mysterious crack in the universe once again blocking their path. The Doctor realizes that the crack is part of a massive explosion that is slowly erasing everything in existence from time itself. The only way to stop the explosion is to go through the crack and enter the heart of the explosion.

As they approach the crack, the Angels close in, and the Doctor concocts a risky plan involving a series of controlled explosions to create a temporary blind spot where they can safely pass through the Angels. The plan works, but not without a few casualties.

In the final moments of the episode, the Doctor and his companions stare into the crack in the universe and are faced with a glimpse of what could lie ahead. The Doctor is able to avert an immediate disaster, but the ominous and deadly rift in time and space continues to follow the group, setting the stage for future adventures.

Flesh and Stone is an intense, action-packed episode that highlights the Doctor's ingenuity, bravery, and compassion. The Weeping Angels are some of the most frightening creatures the Doctor has ever faced, and the episode does a great job of building tension and suspense as they close in on the group. The episode features some great performances from the cast, particularly Matt Smith as the Doctor and Karen Gillan as Amy Pond. Overall, this is a must-watch episode for fans of the series.

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  • First Aired
    May 1, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (7,183)