[s5e6] Vampires In Venice Online

: The "vampires" are actually Saturnyns from the planet Saturnyne, which was lost to the "cracks in the universe". Rosanna plans to sink Venice into the ocean to create a new home for her 10,000 sons waiting in the canals.

: The episode further develops the overarching "Silence Will Fall" arc. Rosanna mentions fleeing from "the Silence" through a crack in space and time. Production Facts [S5E6] Vampires in Venice

: This episode marks Rory’s first full adventure as a companion. It explores the shifting dynamic between the Doctor, Amy, and Rory, with the Doctor actively trying to protect their relationship rather than coming between them. : The "vampires" are actually Saturnyns from the

: Unlike most companions, Rory is initially critical of the Doctor, calling out the dangerous influence he has on people who put themselves at risk just to impress him. Rosanna mentions fleeing from "the Silence" through a

: They investigate a girls' school run by Signora Rosanna Calvierri. The students appear to be vampires who cannot be seen in mirrors and fear the sun.

: Writer Toby Whithouse used common vampire tropes to create a "puzzle" story for the Doctor to solve, similar to how Blink used established logic for the Weeping Angels. The Vampires of Venice (11th Doctor, episode 6)