Move aside, 'The Claws of Axos.' Take a breather, 'The Daemons.' There are hidden gems lurking in your Jon Pertwee collections. Now is the time to dust them off and admire their beauty! Planet of the Daleks A famous Doctor Who producer once pointed out to Terry Nation that he had a habit of reusing the same tropes. It's true (and apparently he had no idea) but 'Planet … [Read more...] about 5 underrated Jon Pertwee stories
Doctor Who: How controversial is The War Games?
'The War Games' is a beloved Doctor Who serial from the show's sixth season... and one of the most game-changing stories ever written. Before 'The War Games,' the Doctor really was an enigma. Details about his personal history were scant; people knew that he had a strange space-time machine called the TARDIS that he couldn't really control, and that he was "cut off from … [Read more...] about Doctor Who: How controversial is The War Games?
How do we explain the Fugitive Doctor?
The Fugitive Doctor is one of the greatest Doctor Who mysteries of modern times. How does this enigmatic incarnation fit into the established canon? Does she fit into the canon at all...? The Fugitive Doctor, played by Jo Martin, made her first appearance in the 2020 episode 'Fugitive of the Judoon.' She was on the run, having disguised herself as a human to escape from … [Read more...] about How do we explain the Fugitive Doctor?
Top 5 Doctor Who regenerations
To date, there have been seventeen canonical Doctor Who regenerations, not including the fake-outs from 'The Impossible Astronaut' and 'The Lie of the Land.' What makes a good Doctor Who regeneration? And which is the best in the series' history? 5) The Seventh Doctor's regeneration The Seventh Doctor's death was nothing if not dramatic, with the Time Lord being gunned … [Read more...] about Top 5 Doctor Who regenerations
Why The Keys of Marinus is one of the greatest First Doctor stories
'The Keys of Marinus' might not be at the top of some people's watch lists, but perhaps it should be. This Terry Nation adventure is a solid contender for being one of the greatest First Doctor stories ever made... Whilst some fans never tire of speaking about 'The Daleks' Master Plan' and 'The Aztecs' (which are both excellent adventures, by the way) there are some First … [Read more...] about Why The Keys of Marinus is one of the greatest First Doctor stories