One of Doctor Who's greatest strengths is that the series hops through time and space, with infinite possibilities for where the Tardis will travel next. The viewer never knows what the next story will be like, with the only thing that's certain is that it won't be the same as the previous one. This was especially true in the early years of the show, when William Hartnell played the First Doctor, and the producers experimented with how far they could push the boundaries of the series.
"The Web Planet," a 1965 First Doctor story, is a striking example of the series' ambition, creating a truly alien world for the characters to explore. In a 60th anniversary survey for Doctor Who Magazine, fans rated the story in last place for all of Hartnell's tenure, calling it "perhaps the definitive example of Doctor Who's reach exceeding its grasp." However, the story's...
"The Web Planet," a 1965 First Doctor story, is a striking example of the series' ambition, creating a truly alien world for the characters to explore. In a 60th anniversary survey for Doctor Who Magazine, fans rated the story in last place for all of Hartnell's tenure, calling it "perhaps the definitive example of Doctor Who's reach exceeding its grasp." However, the story's...
- 8/7/2023
- by Danny Horn
- CBR
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