Doctor Who, Monsters: Silurians Season 1 Episode 6

Ep 6. The Silurians, Episode 6

  • March 7, 1970

The Silurians, Episode 6 is the sixth episode of the first season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, Monsters: Silurians. In this episode, the Doctor and his companions arrive in an underground research center in South-West England where they discover a chamber filled with reptilian-like creatures that have been in a state of suspended animation for millions of years. These creatures are later revealed to be the Silurians, an ancient race of Earth's original inhabitants who retreated underground after a catastrophic event millions of years ago.

As the Doctor and his companions try to communicate with the Silurians, tensions arise between the underground creatures and the modern-day humans who have built a research center near their habitat. The Silurians soon emerge from their hibernation and establish themselves as a formidable force, demanding that the human race vacate the area and leave them in peace.

However, tensions between the two species continue to escalate as the humans refuse to leave and a group of Silurians led by their leader, known only as 'the Old One', begin to plan a violent takeover of the research center. The Doctor and his companions find themselves caught in the middle of this conflict, as they try to broker a peaceful solution that will allow both species to coexist.

As the situation deteriorates, the Doctor races against time to find a cure for a plague that threatens to wipe out both the humans and the Silurians. With help from his companions, he frantically works to find a way to stop the plague and bring peace to the warring factions.

The Silurians, Episode 6 is a thrilling episode that explores themes of coexistence, communication, and understanding between different species. With its intelligent script, top-notch special effects, and excellent performances from the cast, this episode is a must-watch for fans of Doctor Who and science fiction in general.

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Description
  • First Aired
    March 7, 1970
  • Language
    English