Doctor Who Reveals New Look at Spring Special

By Jamie Lovett

The BBC has released a new look at the upcoming Doctor Who special "Legend of the Sea Devils," bringing back the classic Doctor Who monsters. "Legend of the Sea Devils" is the second of Jodie Whittaker's three final episodes. The Sea Devils are aquatic creatures that debuted in the 1972 Doctor Who serial "The Sea Devils," facing off against John Pertwee's Third Doctor. "Legend of the Sea Devils" will be their first television appearance since the 1984 Doctor Who serial "Warriors of the Deep," starring Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor. You can see new images of the Sea Devils, the Doctor, Yaz, and Madame Ching below.

According to the BBC, "Legend of the Sea Devils" sees the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Yaz (Mandip Gill), and Dan (John Bishop) traveling to 19th century China. They find a small coastal village under threat from the pirate queen Madame Ching (Crystal Yu) and the monstrous alien force she unknowingly unleashed. The Doctor and her companions will have to contend with the Sea Devils to save the planet.

"Legend of the Sea Devils" is Whittaker's penultimate adventure as the Doctor. She'll say goodbye and have her regeneration in the fall during the Doctor Who special celebrated the BBC's 100th anniversary.

"In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes," Whittaker said in a statement. "I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them. My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it has brought to my life. And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his incredible stories. We knew that we wanted to ride this wave side by side, and pass on the baton together. So here we are, weeks away from wrapping on the best job I have ever had. I don't think I'll ever be able to express what this role has given me. I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I've learnt forever."

She continued, "I know change can be scary and none of us know what's out there. That's why we keep looking. Travel Hopefully. The Universe will surprise you. Constantly."

Are you excited about the Sea Devil's return? Let us know in the comments. "Legend of the Sea Devils" will air on the BBC and BBC America in the spring.

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