: 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)
: 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
: 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. : Writer Toby Whithouse used common vampire tropes
: 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. Production Facts : The "vampires" are actually Saturnyns
: 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.
: To fix Amy and Rory’s relationship after Amy’s recent advances, the Doctor crashes Rory’s stag party (by jumping out of a cake) and whisks them to Venice.
: While set in Venice, the episode was primarily filmed in Trogir, Croatia , to capture the city's 16th-century aesthetic.