Ĭybermen controlled by Missy take to the air and explode over 91 populated areas in the British Isles, creating clouds that rain "Cyberpollen" that resurrects the dead as Cybermen, including Danny. The image of Peter Capaldi's eyes in the opening credits is replaced with one of Jenna Coleman's eyes and Coleman's name precedes Capaldi's. In the cold open, Clara tells the Cybermen that she is the Doctor to convince them to keep her alive. The title sequence was subtly different for this episode. Gomez was consistently highly praised in reviews, with many calling her a highlight of the eighth series. The episode received positive reviews, with critics praising its writing, direction, and acting. In the episode, Missy ( Michelle Gomez), an evil alien time traveller (also known as the Master) resurrects the dead as an army of cyborgs called Cybermen as a gift to her former friend the Doctor ( Peter Capaldi), intending to prove that they are alike. It is the second of a two-part story the first episode " Dark Water" aired on 1 November. The episode was written by showrunner Steven Moffat and directed by Rachel Talalay. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 8 November 2014.
" Death in Heaven" is the twelfth and final episode of the eighth series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. List of Doctor Who episodes (2005–present)