S6·E3 The Curse of the Black Spot
- Episode
- Season 6, Episode 3
- Air Date
- May 7, 2011
- Runtime
- 46 minutes
- Director
- Jeremy Webb
- Writer
- Steve Thompson
- Score
- 6.3/10 (69 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
The TARDIS is marooned onboard a 17th-century pirate ship whose crew is being attacked by a mysterious and beautiful sea creature. Becalmed and beset by cabin fever, the pirates have numerous superstitious explanations for the Siren's appearance. The Doctor has other ideas but, as his theories are disproved and every plan of escape is thwarted, he must work to win the trust of the implacable Captain Avery and uncover the truth behind the pirates' supernatural fears – and he must work quickly, for some of his friends have already fallen under the Siren's spell...
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 6 Episode 3 of Doctor Who air?
Season 6, Episode 3 ('The Curse of the Black Spot') originally aired on May 7, 2011.
How long is Season 6 Episode 3 ('The Curse of the Black Spot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 46 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 6 Episode 3?
The TARDIS is marooned onboard a 17th-century pirate ship whose crew is being attacked by a mysterious and beautiful sea creature. Becalmed and beset by cabin fever, the pirates have numerous superstitious explanations for the Siren's appearance. The Doctor has other ideas but, as his theories are d...
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