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It was not originally intended as the finale of season 12. The next story to air, ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'', was originally filmed as the finale of season 12, but it did not air until the [[Season 13|following season]]. | It was not originally intended as the finale of season 12. The next story to air, ''[[Terror of the Zygons (TV story)|Terror of the Zygons]]'', was originally filmed as the finale of season 12, but it did not air until the [[Season 13|following season]]. | ||
In-universe, this serial explained the long absence of the Cybermen from the show as a product of the [[Cyber-Wars]], which motivates the backstory. This addition to Cyberman lore would have a long lasting effect on the rest of their appearances in the show with their return in ''Earthshock'' exploring the origins of the conflict whilst the | In-universe, this serial explained the long absence of the Cybermen from the show as a product of the [[Cyber-Wars]], which motivates the backstory. This addition to Cyberman lore would have a long lasting effect on the rest of their appearances in the show with their return in ''Earthshock'' exploring the origins of the conflict whilst the show's revival [[Series 7 (Doctor Who)|Series 7]] story ''[[Nightmare in Silver (TV story)|Nightmare in Silver]]'' would explore another group of Cybermen survivors after the wars. Furthermore, the [[Series 12 (Doctor Who)|Series 12]] two part finale ''[[Ascension of the Cybermen (TV story)|Ascension of the Cybermen]]/[[The Timeless Children (TV story)|The Timeless Children]]'' depicted the immediate aftermath of the war with the Cybermen similarly scattered and weak but seeking retribution. | ||
It was further significant for being the first ''Doctor Who'' story released on home video and inaugurated the franchise's [[VHS]], [[Betamax]], and [[Laserdisc]] ranges. This story and ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]'' were the only two stories to be released on [[Video 2000]]. | It was further significant for being the first ''Doctor Who'' story released on home video and inaugurated the franchise's [[VHS]], [[Betamax]], and [[Laserdisc]] ranges. This story and ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]'' were the only two stories to be released on [[Video 2000]]. | ||