Previously … Hidden Danger Although slightly tempted to rename this “Slow Plod Against Death”, this episode is effectively the stepping stone between parts of the story – concluding the “city” part of the story and moving into the “dark tunnels and monsters” part of the story.  Changing locations and adjusting […]

32. A Race Against Death

Previously … The Unwilling Warriors While we’re still in the ship, the adventure continues as normal.  Some of the decisions by the characters seem a little ropey – such as Susan’s decision to go with the Sensorites.  I know she’s only supposed to be a child, but addressing some of […]

31. Hidden Danger

Previously … Strangers in Space … This episode continues in the same style and strength as the opening story.  Having not yet shifted to the Sense Sphere, we still have the rich (and sometimes claustrophobic) setting of the ship – which, through clever filming, looks much bigger than it probably […]

30. The Unwilling Warriors

Previously … The Day of Darkness … Another six-part story begins with a strong episode.  It helps that we don’t see much of the aliens at this point, and we instead have the TARDIS crew in a confined set (the bridge of a spaceship) trying to work out what’s going […]

29. Strangers in Space

Previously … The Temple of Evil … Not much more really needs to be said about The Aztecs.  I sometimes feel that this story gets hyped up better than it is.  There are several reasons why it’s so good, but I think a lot of them have to do with […]

26-28. Warriors of Death, The Bride of Sacrifice, The Day ...

“Lots of loud scary banging noises from next door. I’m not happy, but I’ve found a safe place to settle. Not sure how the hoomon’s going to get any work done today, but I feel safe and comfortable.” — Summer.

The World According to Summer

“The hoomon wanted to test out his new camera phone this morning, but I found this funny yellow grass stuff that you hoomons have lined the road with. I want to know if you went out with some yellow liquid and painted the grass or not. I think someone’s been […]

The World According to Summer

Previously … The Keys of Marinus … The Aztecs begins with a rapid educational moment from Barbara, with support from Susan, to remind us that Barbara is a history teacher (I’d forgotten). Most interesting character is easily Tlotoxl who manipulates and schemes while others just go along with the plot.  Given […]

25. The Temple of Evil