Doctor Who S13E1 — The Halloween Apocalypse

6.7

Doctor Who•Season 13•Episode 1

The Halloween Apocalypse

6.7/10 · 5,503 votesOct 31, 202151 min

Ranked #3 of 6 in Season 13•+0.3 vs season avg

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On Halloween, all across the universe, terrifying forces are stirring. The life of Dan Lewis is about to change forever. Why is the Doctor chasing Karvanista? What is the Flux?

Directed byJamie Magnus Stone

Written byChris Chibnall

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Seasons13

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Season 13 Episodes6

E1 6.7Now viewing

The Halloween Apocalypse

E2 7.0

War of the Sontarans

E3 5.9

Once, Upon Time

E4 7.7

Village of the Angels

E5 6.1

Survivors of the Flux

E6 5.3

The Vanquishers

Cast3

Jodie Whittaker

The Doctor

Mandip Gill

Yasmin 'Yaz' Khan

John Bishop

Dan Lewis

Crew6

Chris Chibnall

Writer

Matt Strevens

Executive Producer

Jamie Magnus Stone

Director

Nikki Wilson

Executive Producer

Chris Chibnall

Executive Producer

Robin Whenary

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Halloween Apocalypse" is episode 1 of Doctor Who season 13. It scored 6.7/10 from 5,503 votes, ranking #3 of 6 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Jamie Magnus Stone and written by Chris Chibnall, it aired on October 31, 2021.

Next: E2 · War of the Sontarans Best of Season 13