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Doctor Who S21E1 — Warriors of the Deep (1)
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Doctor Who•Season 21•Episode 1

Warriors of the Deep (1)

6.3/10 · 545 votesJan 5, 198425 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 21•−0.6 vs season avg

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Earth's ocean floor, 2084. With two superpowers poised on the brink of a devastating photonic war, a missile base comes under attack from the reptilian Sea Devils and Silurians, intent on eradicating the upstart human race and reclaiming the planet…

Directed byPennant Roberts
Written byJohnny Byrne
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Peter Davison

Peter Davison

The Doctor

Nicola Bryant

Nicola Bryant

Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown

Janet Fielding

Janet Fielding

Tegan Jovanka

Mark Strickson

Mark Strickson

Vislor Turlough

Crew3

Pennant Roberts

Pennant Roberts

Director

Johnny Byrne

Johnny Byrne

Writer

Jonathan Gibbs

Jonathan Gibbs

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"Warriors of the Deep (1)" is episode 1 of Doctor Who season 21. It scored 6.3/10 from 545 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Pennant Roberts and written by Johnny Byrne, it aired on January 5, 1984.

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