The Mutants | Doctor Who Marathon From The Beginning | Season Nine's Dud?

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The Doctor continues being able to leave Earth for the Time Lords and he and Jo end up on Solos where they make a huge discovery...
But does this story struggle to match its excellent Doctor and companion dynamic?
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Комментарии : 18

@HudsonMedia 9 дней назад

I honestly think this one’s severely under rated 😭 I think it’s got some cracking direction, gorgeous visuals and some cool characters. But I totally understand why people don’t like it 😅

@robert_bbiii 9 дней назад

Yeah, The Mutants. Don't hate it. Though I do use it as evidence against those that say classic Who was more subtle about their messages.

@stephenreed2093 9 дней назад

This is still quite subtle, never explicitly stating the inspiration for its allegory. Modern populist TV rarely respects the audience enough to let them think for themselves.

@edb2863 9 дней назад

Marathon Man episode = instant watch every time

@Tymbus 4 дня назад

Episode one is so atmospheric, almost like the first episode of Genisis of the Daleks

@meatrace 9 дней назад

Yeah I think you nailed it. The first time I watched The Mutants I wrote it off as a long slog and honestly tuned out. But I rewatched it maybe 6 months ago and was astonished at how fresh the ideas are. The twist about them going through metamorphosis is really great and conceptually it's the kind of revelation that the Third Doctor is uniquely fit for. Much like his advocacy for the Silurians, trying to convince an unyielding establishment that they're simply wrong about something. It really reminds me of Full Circle from Season 18, which is done a bit better. And you're right, the Doctor/Jo partnership is absolutely the blueprint going forward. I don't know if she's my favorite companion, but I'd be hard pressed to name a better Tardis crew other than Seven and Ace.

@MSDOSProject 8 дней назад

I think this story is pretty dang good for three and a half episodes. It really grinds to a halt near the end of episode 4 and treads water for almost two whole episodes. Lots of good ideas but not a lot of great execution. The leads are at least excellent and Soondergard is a great character

@alexhelm2 8 дней назад

For me most of Jon Pertwee’s stories are very watchable for different reasons. I like The Mutants in spite of some of it weak points. Interesting that you love Time Monster too I feel much the same about that too.

@prestigepea1235 9 дней назад

My first Target novelisation and I will still defend the TV original!

@nathanbanks5155 9 дней назад

I cannot wait for your time monster review... I loved it the first time I watched, only to be surprised upon learning how much everyone seems to hate it. I can't really understand why. Some of the biggest criticisms I've seen have to do with the special efffects, but that is kinda dumb IMO... It's doctor who...

@user-qj2wl5eu9n 8 дней назад

hi chris eerrrr its marc nice to meet ya

@Mark-nh2hs 9 дней назад

I actually enjoyed The Mutants even after hearing how bad it was. I first encountered it was the Target Novel I loaned from the library and enjoyed it. Finally saw it on Dvd and thought it was a good story - not the best but has some great ideas until that ending oh dear god how the villain was killed - so embarrassing. Apart from that I still enjoyed it. I like the 3rd Doctor's snotty attitude and sarcasm - i think the 3rd Doctor started to dislike humanity slightly. Also how his hair gets bigger and whiter with each season 🤣

@user-qj2wl5eu9n 8 дней назад

ive not known you long but this is what i think as a kid you loved this story but seeing it from the eyes of an adult you view it in a different way but yes i know you still like this story but a little less now? am i right? oh this is how i feel about this story

@jameswhitaker12 8 дней назад

Bob Baker and Dave Martin don't really do subtle..!

@aethelwulf20001 9 дней назад

For me this was the first bad story. Plodding and hammy, a real slog to get through. Wouldn't have been out of place in a 5th Doctor season.

@TediousMilkshake 9 дней назад

If any story can get negative stars then it's this one

@stuartwho 8 дней назад

As I’ve mentioned in Claws of Axos I have major problems with the Bristol Boys writing and this colonial tale was outdated in 1972. The Mutants is one of the worst stories ever and not a lot to like except the leads, the quality of the Mutts and the location filming. The two main “villains” the Marshal and Varen - you could recycle them they are so cardboard and paper thin characters. The incidental music makes The Sea Devils sound like a well loved classic symphony. Sorry Tristan given a choice I would sooner listen to the Ballad of the Last Chance Saloon first or the sound of nails scratching down a blackboard. I believe this is the story that introduces a wall design pattern on Skybase that is used again and again up to the end of the decade. So thats proper reuse and recycling in one story.