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New Doctor Who Trailer Showcases Monstrous Villains

"I'm the Doctor. And I save people!"

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The new trailer for the upcoming season of Doctor Who has been released, featuring a host of monstrous adversaries for the Doctor.

Peter Capaldi is back for his second season as the Timelord, the ninth since the BBC's long-running sci-fi adventure rebooted in 2005. Jenna Coleman is also returning as the Doctor's companion Clara, as are his iconic nemeses the Daleks. There will also be a yet-unspecified role for Games of Thrones star Maisie Williams.

Williams appeared momentarily in the first teaser for the new season that screened at San Diego Comic-Con in July, but this new trailer features more footage of the actress, known for her role as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. During a panel at the Television Critics Association press tour, showrunner Stephen Moffat stated that, despite rumors, she would not be playing a "returning character." He did, however, comment that her role would "develop in unexpected ways."

Last week, Den of Geek reported that this could be the last season of Doctor Who for two years, as Moffat's commitment to his other hit show Sherlock would keep him from further Timelord adventures until 2017.

Dr Who Season Nine will premiere on September 19.

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