The Curse of the Black Spot is the third episode of the sixth series
of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Written
by Stephen Thompson, and directed by Jeremy Webb, the episode was
first broadcast on 7 May 2011 on BBC One in the United Kingdom and on
BBC America in the United States.In the episode, the alien time
traveller the Doctor (Matt Smith) and his companions Amy Pond (Karen
Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) land on board a pirate ship
in the 17th century. The ship's is terrorised by a Siren-like
creature. After receiving an injury, however minor, a black spot
appears on their palms and then the creature apparently disintegrates
them.The producers wished to develop a pirate-themed episode for the
sixth series and allow the protagonists to "kick back and have some
fun" on the adventure. The episode was primarily filmed at a dock in
Cornwall and Upper Boat Studios in Wales. "The Curse of the Black
Spot" was seen by 7.85 million viewers and received generally mixed
reviews from critics. It gained an audience Appreciation Index of 86
â€" considered excellent. The Curse of the Black Spot Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter