Watched season 23, a few weeks, back and am trying to save some time from my classic era rewatch. So, I'll be talking about these from memory, rather than rewatching all 14 episodes.
After season 22, the show had been put on hiatus for 18 months. It had been allowed to come back for a 23rd season, but the show was the trial. So, what more fitting than having the Doctor literally be on trial on the show?
The first four episodes were The Mysterious Planet. The Doctor and Peri visit a planet called Ravolox, which they soon discover is a relocated Earth. It was the last story written by Robert Holmes, before his death. It introduces the mystery of Ravolox/Earth, along with Glitz (who'd reappear in the Ultimate Foe and Dragonfire). Peri and the Doctor are shown to have gotten closer and warmed up to Each other, over the 18 months hiatus. However, I don't think that the Mysterious Planet, by itself is anything special. It's just the Doctor dealing with these two tribes of humans, on a post-apocalyptic Earth. The Ravolox revelation is dropped too fast. Planet of the Apes (1968) ends with the revelation that the characters have been on Earth all along (and iconic moment... sadly, often ruined these days by DVD/Blu-ray covers). The Mysterious Planet reveals it within minutes (into the main story).
After season 22, the show had been put on hiatus for 18 months. It had been allowed to come back for a 23rd season, but the show was the trial. So, what more fitting than having the Doctor literally be on trial on the show?
The first four episodes were The Mysterious Planet. The Doctor and Peri visit a planet called Ravolox, which they soon discover is a relocated Earth. It was the last story written by Robert Holmes, before his death. It introduces the mystery of Ravolox/Earth, along with Glitz (who'd reappear in the Ultimate Foe and Dragonfire). Peri and the Doctor are shown to have gotten closer and warmed up to Each other, over the 18 months hiatus. However, I don't think that the Mysterious Planet, by itself is anything special. It's just the Doctor dealing with these two tribes of humans, on a post-apocalyptic Earth. The Ravolox revelation is dropped too fast. Planet of the Apes (1968) ends with the revelation that the characters have been on Earth all along (and iconic moment... sadly, often ruined these days by DVD/Blu-ray covers). The Mysterious Planet reveals it within minutes (into the main story).
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