This is part of a series of reviews of Doctor Who in chronological timeline order.

Previous Story: A Life of Crime

Another solid story, but still nothing remarkable. I was somewhat hoping this would be a pure historical as those are always great and the Spanish Civil War is such an interesting and underutilized time period in Doctor Who. I feel like there's a lot of potential there which is why it's slightly disappointing the way this story went.

Once again, really good characterisation. I love a lighter, siller 7, especially after so many stories where he was written as edgy, brooding and manipulative (which, don't get me wrong, can be done really well. It's just that it rarely was). Mel is also great here and I enjoyed her relationship with the Spanish general. I think there were some great moments between the two of them.

The alien plot is deeply uninteresting and it's really the weakest link in this story. Otherwise, I rather enjoyed it and the unique setting made for a refreshing break from the endless quaint English country villages that seem to plague Doctor Who media

Next Story: Maker of Demons