Doctor Who: Watch Season 7 Episode 8 Online

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On Doctor Who Season 7 Episode 8, "Rings of Akhaten," The Doctor continues to delve into the mysterious past of his newest companion, Clara, and discovers many abnormalities.

The Doctor and Clara set off to an alien planet of Akhaten, Clara's first alien excursion, where she meets a young girl who must sing to the god of her people as a chosen one as has been set down upon generations. She and Clara form a special bond.

Viewers quickly learn a lot about Clara's family, leading back to the leaf from Doctor Who Season 7 Episode 7 and what Clara is willing to give of herself to ensure the happiness of others.

The Doctor believes Clara is the impossible girl, frequently saying "She's not possible," when he encounters information about her that he is unable to conceive in his mind's eye.

The journey that The Doctor began earlier in the season as he contemplates the atrocities he has committed in the name of saving lives continues with a beautiful speech near the end of the installment. It is surely one not to be missed. 

If you're wondering exactly what The Doctor says as he begs for mercy on his soul, you'll just need to watch Doctor Who online below!

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Doctor Who Season 7 Episode 8 Quotes

She's not possible!

The Doctor

Man: So I've got something for ya.
Woman: What? Ya kept it?
Man: Of course I kept it.
Woman: Why?
Man: Because this exact leaf had to grow in that exact way, in that exact place, so that precise wind could tear it from that precise branch and make it fly into this exact face at that exact moment. And, if just one of those tiny little things had never had happened, I'd never have met ya. Which makes this leaf the most important leaf in human history.