[s2e8] The Impossible Planet <Edge>

It delves into heavy philosophical territory, exploring the concept of a "devil" figure that predates the universe itself. Production Credits Writer: Matt Jones Director: James Strong

The crew is assisted by the Ood , a telepathic slave race. However, a mysterious entity known as "The Beast" begins to telepathically possess the Ood, turning them into killers, and eventually possesses the crew member Toby Zed. [S2E8] The Impossible Planet

The Doctor and Rose land on Sanctuary Base 6, a human research station situated on , a planet inexplicably orbiting a black hole without being pulled in. It delves into heavy philosophical territory, exploring the

Murray Gold , who crafted the episode's tense, industrial score. The Doctor and Rose land on Sanctuary Base

A human expedition is drilling into the planet's core to discover the power source keeping it in orbit.

The story concludes in the follow-up episode, "".