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

7. The Cybermen Are A Red Herring For The Real Threat

The Ergon and Omega
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This may surprise some readers, but the Cybermen have been featured in NuWho a lot more than you think. They were the main villains in a number of episodes across David Tennant's run, and have been one of the main threats in four of 11 series finales since the show returned, with 'Ascension' being their fifth.

While there have been various versions of the creatures, it's probably fair to say they're becoming a bit predictable.

For the finale to work, the Cybermen eventually need to take a backseat for the real puppet master pulling the strings to give the fans a real shock. Whether it's the Master or another Time Lord (still hoping for Omega), this would make more for a genuine surprise and would be a more personal threat for the Doctor.

Thankfully, as the Cybermen have been splashed all over the marketing for the upcoming two-parter, it's likely Chibnall has a few more surprises in store.

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