The planet Androzani Minor, the distant future. In the planets' caves war rages between government troops and the android warriors of the mysterious Sharaz Jek. But what makes spectrox, the substance they battle to control, so valuable? And how far will the Doctor go to protect his companion?.
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This is why the 5th Doctor (in my opinion) is the BEST!This episode really wraps up the 5th Doctor's era nicely! Peter Davison (Doctor #5) is (to quote the 10th Doctor in "Timecrash") my Doctor. This is Peter Davison at his best! This episode is dark, well written, well produced, and over all one of the top episodes of the classic series for me!.Score: 5/5
Doctor who on iTunesLove the Doctor! I totally want to buy these, but can't see to spend my hard earned cash on DRM material. When do these get stuck into the DRM free zones?.Score: 3/5
What a finale!Peter Davison's tenure as the Doctor was often nothing short of frustrating. Whilst the series was enjoying great popularity and a polished and expensive look (well, for the '80s) thanks to divisive young producer John Nathan-Turner, and the stories were certainly serviceable, Davison himself was notably reserved in his portrayal of the title character. Whilst his young energy and charisma is frequently used to good effect, Davison's gift for comedy and characterization was toned down for fear of comparison to his immediate predecessor, the formidable Tom Baker. The end result is a Doctor who exhibits the traits of his former selves in small, half-buried measures, and the effect is less a masterful work of subtlety than an exercise in bland writing and direction. Starting in 1980, the TARDIS became crowded, with multiple companion characters of varying quality vying for screen time each week. With its redoubled emphasis on continuity (stories begin to drudge up old characters from years, even decades past) and style (in its costumes, synthesized music and set design), the show started to feel more mannered and laborious rather than scary and fun. Of course there was always an exception to the rule, and this fact both salvages the showâs legacy in this decade and also underlines the frustration it often imbues. âCaves of Androzaniâ is not typical âDoctor Who,â regardless of era. â70s stalwart Robert Holmes returns to the series to pen a script that is immediately adult, tense, emotional and imaginative. A dark story involving gun-runners, government corruption, political crimes, torture, violence, lust, desperation and selfless heroics, âCaves of Androzaniâ plays out as an intense political and psychological action-thriller with a few sci-fi trappings thrown in for good measure. The characterizations are highly memorable. The villains, the paranoid businessman Morgus and the masked and revenge-mad Sharez Jek, are mesmerizing. One is a powerful and devious mogul who spouts soliloquies and sees conspiracy in every shadow, the other a tragic victim whose genius and love of beauty have been twisted to forward a lust for revenge. Ancillary characters, from androids to presidents, secretaries and soldiers all fare well and are cast impeccably. Holmes litters his script with witty repartee which all the actors relish, none more so than Peter Davison, who gives the performance of his life. Pushed to his limit, the Doctor is seen to be raw, bitting, funny, ironic, desperate, selfless, heroic, stoic and furious - as fully-fleshed out a characterization as anyone could hope for, and every emotional and physical trauma the Doctor experiences, Davison sells to the audience with distinction. Nicola Bryant as Peri also fares well, as her scenes with the enamored Sharez Jek are unsettling, and her chemistry with Davison is carefree and inviting (which makes the decision to have her character largely despise the Sixth Doctor seem even more boneheaded). In the middle of the epic game of war between the two villains, the Doctor and Peri are consumed solely with trying to stay alive, and in the end only one of them will survive. Lower stakes than âDoctor Whoâ usually offers, but the intensity of the story makes this highly effective, and itâs a refreshingly simple exit story for the lead character - no bigger distractions for the Doctor beyond just keeping himself and his friend alive. The direction of the story is especially effective. Russell T Daviesâ series director Graeme Harper makes his directorial debut here, showing an energetic and fresh style which is both cinematic and enthralling. Some of the best cliffhangers of the series are in this story. If there are faults, they always tend to be budgetary. The pointless inclusion of a monster creature leads to a bad costume and several laughable scenes, but fortunately this is not a major plot point. Again, this is an atypical story, and not everyone will be so enamored with the very human drama, pathos and tragedy which involves less in the way of futuristic settlings, bug-eyed monsters and family-friendly storytelling the series usually is known for. That does not make the Doctorâs heroism and sacrifice any less rewarding and admirable, however - no one could ever accuse this Doctor of being a bad role model, least of all in this story. I would certainly recommend the viewer see at least a couple Fifth Doctor stories prior to this one (âEarthshock,â âThe Five Doctorsâ and âThe Visitationâ are pretty safe bets). It makes the loss of Peter Davisonâs Doctor that much more emotional. No lead âWhoâ actor has had as fine a swan song as Davison was afforded, and what better note to sign off on?.Score: 5/5
Please bring in more Dr. Who storiesThis is one of my favorite Dr. Who stories ever. A great finale, a great story, and some great drama. Dr. Who truly is, in many ways, Shakespeare in Space. I only wish that iTunes would bring even more episodes on board, and do it regularly - I dream of the day when my collection can move from VHS and DVD to fully digital..Score: 5/5
The Greatest of all-time...What a way to go out. Peter Davison saved his best for last. Both vulnerable and yet the epitomy of the hero, Davison plays a selfless Doctor whose simple curiosity finally leads to his ultimate undoing. Robert Holmes script and Graeme Harper's direction are nothing short of epic. Add in a soundtrack that convey's the gravity of the story (as Davison's last) and the senseless of the deaths depicted, this is a tragic storyline. Gritty and realistic in acting and feel (the is is probably the story in which the Doctor's ultimate mortality is at its absolute earthiest), this story puts most all of new Who to shame. Here the Fifth Doctor has nothing to rely upon than his grit, intelligence and energy. No deus ex machina here to get the show out of an overplayed storyline (see the ridiculous "Last of the Timelords" from Season III of the new series), just simple drama and fine perfomances..Score: 5/5
More episodesI do recall seeing the 4th doctor, Tom Baker, but Peter Davison is the doctor that I mainly saw while growing up. I'm disappointed to only see one of his storylines here on iTunes and it's his very last one. The companion you see is one more associated with the next doctor and you don't get to see any of the other companions that he had during his tenure. I'm hoping iTunes will eventually release more of Davison's episodes..Score: 5/5
Just one thing missingDALEKS!!! Guys, Daleks!!! Lets keep up here! Genesis, Day, Invasion of Earth, Revelation, Resurrection, Remembrance, C'MON!!!!!.Score: 5/5
Sadly to me, not the bestThe story itself is good-- but it is the swansong of my favorite Doctor-- and it is very difficult to watch the ending, as it is to many Tom Baker fans that watch Logopolis. It does not feature the better companions ie Tegan or Turlough, but rather Peri... who is better with the 6th Doctor. Peter Davison however does such a remarkable job in this story,it is so believeable at the end, and thats probably why I refuse to watch it. It is absolutely heart wrenching to watch. Sharez Jek is an interesting character, and you actually feel bad for him, when you see why he wears the black and white mask..Score: 2/5
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More of a tennis player than a cricketerBrutal but beatufiul end to Davison's tenure. Right from the opening scenes the Doctor is trapped in a bloody vortex of greed and revenge which pulls him ever closer to his enevitable fate. Did Robert Holmes ever write better lines than these? I used to listen to the exchanges between the Doctor and Jek in episode two on an audio cassette recording, you almost don't need the visuals. This script is timeless and is perfectly complemented by the rattlesnake score. As his time runs out, we finally get to see what the fifth Doctor is made of..Score: 5/5
Very dramatic, emotional and thrilling end to a beloved doctorThis story is my favourite story of the fifth doctor it has the right amount of drama, action, emotion and reminds us of how much of a good journey we've had with our cricketing doctor..Score: 5/5
The most sadist doctor who everI love Peter Davidson but it is bad in in his next generation which is Colin baker booo.Score: 5/5
BRILLIANTI love this story it has brilliant speacial efects And the story is briliant and brilliant acting. But I wish iTunes would sell some Cybermen and dalek episodes ..Score: 5/5
The greatest story ever toldThis story for years now has been voted the greatest doctor who story ever.buy this and tell me you dont agree......Score: 5/5
Best ending to the doctors life ever?This is fantastically dark and written so maturely that many have come to call this and it's writer the best doctor who has had. I agree, every thing from the acting, plot, direction, and effects well minus the dragon thing in the caves this is perfect! And that cliffhanger at the end of episode 3! Enough said go buy it!.Score: 5/5
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