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While I prefer the Sea Devils cousins, the Silurians, this is still a great example of the Pertwee era. You have the Doctor trying to diplomatically solve a situation, the Master trying to mess things up (even from prison!), and in place of UNIT, you have the Navy aiding the Doctor and the lovely Jo along the way. And let's not forget the iconic scene of the Sea Devils emerging from the ocean.
Robert Holmes again produces another fantastic script with The Talons of Weng-Chiang. Featuring many plot devices that would be featured in his greatest story (The Caves of Androzani), Talons still has a lot of good in it, despite the slightly racist connotations and long running time. The banter between Jago and Litefoot is particularly enjoyable.
The last episode of the classic series is one of the best from Slyvester McCoy's era. The theme of survival of the fittest, Ace's intriguing back story, and the return of the Master to the show after a three year absence made this story a great one. It's a real shame the show had to end when it did, but at least it got to end with that great speech from the Doctor.
This is when David Tennant's Doctor was at his happiest. Every single companion from his era on the show pilots the TARDIS together in a wonderfully touching and memorable scene. Add to that the brilliant return of Davros and the usual menace of the Daleks, and you get a wonderful season finale. However I must say I found the fake regeneration to be a little unnecessary...
Undoubtedly the most cinematic the show has ever been, Voyage of the Damned is a thrilling, epic tale that has everything that makes a good Doctor Who story. An overly heroic Doctor, a great companion, fantastic monsters, a maniacal baddie behind it all, and some thrilling, heart-warming moments from beginning to end.
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