Ep 5. The Rise of the Cybermen
- May 13, 2006
The Doctor Who Monsters: Cybermen season 1 episode 5 is titled "The Rise of the Cybermen". In this episode, the Doctor and his companion Rose Tyler find themselves transported to a parallel universe where they discover that a version of Earth has been taken over by a powerful corporation known as Cybus Industries.
As they investigate further, they realize that the company has been experimenting with human cybernetics and has created a new kind of lifeform known as the Cybermen. These creatures are half-human, half-machine and have the ability to convert others into Cybermen by upgrading their bodies.
The Doctor and Rose are soon joined in their fight against the Cybermen by a group of rebels who are trying to overthrow the oppressive regime of Cybus Industries. They work together to try and stop the Cybermen from converting the population of Earth into their own kind.
As the situation grows more dire, the Doctor must make a difficult decision about how to stop the Cybermen from taking over this parallel world. Will he be able to save this reality from destruction, or will the Cybermen prove too powerful to be stopped?
With thrilling action sequences, shocking twists, and a gripping storyline, "The Rise of the Cybermen" is a standout episode of Doctor Who that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Fans of the Cybermen and science fiction in general won't want to miss this exciting entry in the show's first season.