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Series 5 of Panopticon aired between May 2012 and July 2012.
Overview
Creative Changes
Ronald D. Moore remained on as a Executive Producer and as a showrunner, Ira Steven Behr and Faith Penhale remained on as Executive Producers, Gary Russell departed the series as a Executive Producer due to Doctor Who not being on the air, But. Russell came on as a Consulting Producer alongside Martin Campbell and Marc Platt.
Jane Espenson would remain in her position as Chief Staff Writer, With David Weddle, Bradley Thompson, and Michael Angeli remaining on as Co-Executive Producers, Joining the writing team as a Co-Executive Producer would be John Dorney, Who was offered the position by Moore has he was impressed with his script from the previous series.
Cast Changes
Due to Timothy Dalton departing the show at the end of the previous series, The Rogue's main rival from the previous series, Gregori (played by Peter Capaldi) would step up to the position as the main character of the show, While this was done. Central character, Will Adams (played by David Tennant) was still kept in the limelight due to Will being the human character and was the character that audience's could identify with the most, The other main characters remained on with Kendara (played by Karen Gillan), Cordale (played by Emma Caulfield), and Fassile (played by Alexander Siddig) would all take up major roles this series.
Joining the main cast would be Doctor Who Companion, Zenla (played by Juliet Landau) who would now be Gregori's Chief of Staff, Rodan (played by Miranda Raison) who would fill in the empty regular slot that was left empty after Episode 7, And, Gordra (played by Graham McTavish) who was a recurring character in the previous series. But due to the character's popularity. Was promoted to a series regular by Moore.
Toning Down the Darkness
While Series 4 was heavily critically acclaimed, A small vocal group of fans were unhappy with the dark tone and feel in series 4, specifically with the Cordale rape story-line. Due to this backlash, Moore decided to tone down the dark feel and tone to show, While also giving a satisfying conclusion to the rape story-line.
Title Sequence Changes
Due to the heavy backlash with the Series 4 title sequence, Moore got permission from the BBC to commission a new title sequence and theme. Like with the series 4 title sequence, Bear McCreary did the theme for the title sequence, But the visuals of the titles were done by D8 Creative Agency.
Cast
Regular
- Lord President Gregori - Peter Capaldi
- Will Adams - David Tennant
- Kendara - Karen Gillan
- Cordale- Emma Caulfield
- Vice President Gordra - Graham McTavish
- Fassile - Alexander Siddig
- Rodan - Miranda Raison
- Zenla - Juliet Landau
Recurring
- The Hal - Sigourney Weaver
- Dramla Vinché - Dame Diana Rigg
- Andark - Bill Nighy
- Ale - Brian Blessed
- Eriwick - John Barrowman
- Gonett - Celia Imrie
- Ostmuz - Abdul Salis
- Ostmuz - Christopher Eccleston
- Pryex - Frances Fisher
- Cardinal Runish - Paul Hickley
- Cardinal Filana - Keeley Hawes
- Cardinal Torsill - Ben Miller
- Cardinal Goldoth - Colin McFarlane
- Cardinal Hilavia - Sheila Reid
- Frances - Claire Bloom
- Ohila - Clare Higgins
- Quell - Amara Karan
- Harris - Michael J Clarke
- Rodageit - Daniel Evans
- Mososa - Sean Gilder
- Sulvesor - Don Gilet
- Felder - Anji Mohindra
- Eitmo - Trevor Georges
- Janal - Julie Graham
- Pavuun - Marshall Lancaster
- Alliance Computer Voice - Nicola Bryant
Guest
- Guards - Carlos Rivera Marchand, Reed Diamond, Jeff Corbett
- Lord Judge - Bruce Forsyth
- Yehit - Alan French
- Grammit - Declan Wilson
- Mat - Judith Barker
- Dera - Stephen Humby
- Dolling - Amit Shah
- Hughes - Stephen Mackenna
Television Stories
| Episode No. | Title | Writer | Director | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Condemned | Ronald D. Moore & Ira Steven Behr | Douglas Mackinnon | 12 May 2012 |
| 2 | The Eternal Unseen | Jane Espenson | Nick Hurran | 19 May 2012 |
| 3 | Useful Occupations and Deceptions | Andrew Davies | Billy Gierhart | 26 May 2012 |
| 4 | Resurrected | David Weddle & Bradley Thompson | Felix Alcala | 2 June 2012 |
| 5 | This We'll Defend | Robert Hewitt Wolfe | Jonathan Fox Bassett | 9 June 2012 |
| 6 | Folly and Shame | Matt Fitton | Charles Palmer | 16 June 2012 |
| 7 | Vengeance is Mine | John Dorney | Gwyneth Horder-Payton | 23 June 2012 |
| 8 | The Hal | Michael Angeli | Nick Hurran | 30 June 2012 |
| 9 | The Stale Alliance | Jane Espenson | Jonathan Fox Bassett | 7 July 2012 |
| 10 | The Eye of the Storm | Ronald D. Moore | Mike Vejar | 14 July 2012 |
Home Media
To be added.