The Doctor and his friends prepare to refreeze the Dalek army but the Dalek Supreme has arrived on the planet determined to destroy them all.The Doctor and his friends prepare to refreeze the Dalek army but the Dalek Supreme has arrived on the planet determined to destroy them all.The Doctor and his friends prepare to refreeze the Dalek army but the Dalek Supreme has arrived on the planet determined to destroy them all.
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- Terry Nation
- Sydney Newman(uncredited)
- Donald B. Wilson(uncredited)
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- TriviaThe Dalek supreme was borrowed from Terry Nation, who had acquired it from a theatre prop sale, whose Daleks for their stage production had been constructed by Shawcraft, who had made the very first Daleks for the BBC, and they had also been hired out to the Dalek movie 'Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.' to make up the numbers, too, so they'd really gotten around. Over the years, after many makeshift repairs, this particular Dalek's neck bin has no vertical supports or angled rings, it's eye is replaced by an Everyready torch, and it's dome lights are inverted jam jars with inserted purple gels, giving it a highly unusual appearance. Also, it seems to have terrible trouble managing to flash its lights (possibly a faulty switch), or easily turn its head, so it would appear it was not exactly screen ready. Still, it's strangely impressive.
- GoofsThe bomb is slid in on its side, but then apparently rights itself into an upright position for its close up.
- Quotes
Taron: Doctor, we'd never have succeeded without all your help. I wish there was some way of thanking you.
Dr. Who: As a matter of fact, there is.
Rebec: Yes, Doctor?
Dr. Who: Throughout history you Thals have always been known as one of the most peace loving peoples in the galaxy.
Taron: I hope we always will be.
Dr. Who: Yes, well that's what I mean. When you get back to Skaro, you'll all be national heroes. Everybody will want to hear about your adventures.
Taron: Of course.
Dr. Who: So be careful how you tell that story, will you? Don't glamorize it. Don't make war sound like an exciting and thrilling game.
Taron: I understand.
Dr. Who: Tell them about the members of your mission that will not be returning, like Maro and Vaber and Marat. Tell them about the fear. Otherwise your people might relish the idea of war. We don't want that.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Lively Arts: Whose Dr. Who (1977)
Following on from the Daleks appearance in the final part of the previous story this story follows their latest plot to conquer the galaxy. The Doctor has been injured and calls for help from the Time Lords. They cause the TARDIS to travel to the planet where the Daleks are massing their army and perfecting their new weapons (including a power of invisibility). While The Doctor goes into a coma Jo ventures out onto the jungle like planet. They end up teaming up with a small group of Thals to try to stop the Daleks.
The story is decent with excellent moments and a good helping of fun action along the way. There are some good ideas, nice dialogue and decent acting and whilst far from perfect this is an enjoyable and solid quality adventure.
Part 1 has a tense beginning with the Doctor's life seeming at risk and after some jungle peril with dangerous plants there is a great cliffhanger with the discovery of an invisible Dalek. Part 2 is the strongest episode with the excitement of the Daleks, the Doctor getting more involved in the action and some really good dialogue such as the Doctor's great chat to Codal about bravery. After that there continue to be interesting elements such as the ice volcano and the exciting prospect of a huge army of Daleks waiting to be put into action. There is plenty of action and confrontation with Daleks too but these confrontations are less effective when they involve people grappling Daleks, throwing cloaks over themor pushing them into waterholes. The threat of the Dalek army and speeches of menace from them are great but it is made less thrilling when they are also shown to be so vulnerable to attack from unarmed humanoids. There are also some less than convincing aspects to other scenes along the way.
Overall though this is solid entertainment and a decent adventure on an interesting alien world.
My ratings: Part 1 - 8/10, Part 2 - 9/10, Part 3 - 8/10, Parts 4 & 5 - 7.5/10, Part 6 - 8/10. Overall - 8/10.
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- Oct 19, 2014
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