The Trailer for 'Doctor Who' Special "Legend of the Sea Devils" Promises a Swashbuckling Adventure
The time of the Thirteenth Doctor is drawing to a close. But before Jodie Whittaker says goodbye to Doctor Who for good she's starring in a trio of feature-length specials prior to her regeneration. The first installment, "Eve of the Daleks," aired this past New Year's Day and brought back the Doctor's most famous enemy. The second, titled "Legend of the Sea Devils," will mark the return of one of her most bizarre adversaries, and will take Team TARDIS to nineteenth-century China
"Legend of the Sea Devils" sees the Doctor and friends meet real-life pirate queen Zheng Yi Sao, who was also known as Madame Ching. Her legendary career began when she took control of her husband's pirate federation after her husband's death, and she's considered one of the most successful pirates in history, commandeering 24 ships and over 1400 pirates before her death at age 68. (And since most of showrunner Chris Chibnall's best episodes have been those featuring historical settings and little known figures from the past, this is all very exciting.)
The trailer shows Thirteen, Yaz, and Dan, meeting the famous pirate just as she's about to attack a coastal village, but the arrival of a mysterious floating ship and the appearance of the titular Sea Devils changes the situation significantly.
Watch the trailer for yourselves.
