Doctor Who Series 12: 10 Things That Need To Happen In The Finale

10. A Strong Story Which Makes The Cybermen Scary Again

The last time we saw the Cybermen, fans were treated to an early Mondasian version of the cybernetic race, who closely resembled humans. This, in this author's opinion, is when the Cybermen are at their most frightening. Their similarities to our physical looks remind us, especially in a modern world fuelled by technology and the threat of global warming, of what we could actually become if we abuse our resources.

Trailers for the finale have shown a new upgrade on the classic villains who are much more metallic in appearance, which is clearly intended to highlight their power. However, while the design itself is pretty cool (there are some nice throwbacks in there to the late 60s versions), they don't look particularly menacing based on this alone.

'Ascension' needs to have a strong plotline for the Cybermen, and their actions need to prove that they are still a serious threat in the Whoniverse.