S6·E5 The Rebel Flesh (1)
- Episode
- Season 6, Episode 5
- Air Date
- May 21, 2011
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- Director
- Julian Simpson
- Writer
- Matthew Graham
- Score
- 7/10 (69 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Character-defining development exploring origin backstory and emotional depth.
Synopsis
A solar tsunami sends the TARDIS hurtling towards a futuristic factory on Earth, where human doppelgangers are used to mine dangerous acid, as the time-travelling adventures continue.
A second wave hits and the "Gangers" separate. They can remember every second of their "original's" life and feel every emotion they've ever experienced. But are these memories stolen or have they been bequeathed? Are the Gangers merely faulty machinery that must be shut down or are they living, breathing, sentient beings? Can the Doctor convince the terrified humans to accept these "almost people" and prevent an all-out civil war before the factory explodes?
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When did Season 6 Episode 5 of Doctor Who air?
Season 6, Episode 5 ('The Rebel Flesh (1)') originally aired on May 21, 2011.
How long is Season 6 Episode 5 ('The Rebel Flesh (1)')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Doctor Who Season 6 Episode 5?
A solar tsunami sends the TARDIS hurtling towards a futuristic factory on Earth, where human doppelgangers are used to mine dangerous acid, as the time-travelling adventures continue. A second wave hits and the "Gangers" separate. They can remember every second of their "original's" life and feel e...
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