Doctor Who: EVERY Steven Moffat Episode Ranked Worst To Best

26. Listen

Doctor Who Listen
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Steven Moffat has a knack for putting sci-fi spins on common fears, and Listen is another one to add to that list.

We've all had the fear that something is hiding under the bed – some of us still refuse to swing our legs over the side, or leave our limbs dangling outside the duvet – and this episode fuels that fear ever further, but also tells us that the fear makes us stronger.

This focus on fear makes it a rare episode exploring the vulnerabilities of the Doctor, which gives it an unsettling feeling throughout. The perfect story for Capaldi's more delirious incarnation, it's gripping and highly atmospheric, though for me, not quite special enough to bump it higher up the list.

But undoubtedly one of the stronger episodes in the Series 8 lineup!

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Ellie has been part of the WhatCulture team since 2021 where she began as a freelance presenter for the WhoCulture channel. As a diehard Whovian with a BA (hons) degree in Drama and Acting, this role was the perfect opportunity for her to combine her screen presence training with her extensive Doctor Who knowledge. From there, she branched out to various other WhatCulture channels, including TrekCulture, and became a full time Content Producer/Video Presenter in 2023. Ellie is now a regular fixture on both WhoCulture and TrekCulture and has become a well respected public figure within both fandoms, building up a substantial following across her social media platforms and being given the opportunity to represent the channels and the wider communities at several industry events. Her favourite Doctor Who character is River Song and her favourite Star Trek character is Captain Janeway - which tells you everything you need to know about how she approaches her role within a generally male dominated field.