Ep 8. The Haunting of Villa Diodati
- TV-PG
- February 16, 2020
- 49 min
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7.1 (5,126)
In the latest episode of Doctor Who season 12, entitled "The Haunting of Villa Diodati," the Doctor and her companions find themselves in 1816 near Villa Diodati, where they meet a group of famous writers including Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, and Mary Shelley. However, their summer retreat is soon interrupted by mysterious, supernatural happenings that put them all at risk.
As they investigate the goings-on, the Doctor and her team begin to suspect the involvement of a famous literary monster. Meanwhile, personal tensions between the writers and their relationships come to the fore. With the Doctor and her friends trying their best to solve the mystery and prevent any harm from coming to those around them, the episode takes several mysterious turns and explores some of the darker aspects of the human psyche.
Overall, "The Haunting of Villa Diodati" is a thrilling episode that delivers just the right blend of science fiction and historical drama, while weaving in nods to famous literary works and horror tropes. Suspenseful, intelligent, and emotionally impactful, this instalment of Doctor Who has something for everyone.