Who is no Stranger when it comes to Stories seen as universally beloved or universally disliked. While everybody heavily disliked Story has its fans and every heavily liked Story has the People who don’t like it or aren’t too massive on it. There is no denying that there are Stories with a certain Reputation to their Name.
But why I am even talking about this here? Well Jubilee is one of the few that has a certain Fan reputation, that being heavily beloved and with any Stories with such strong Reputation, I am always taking my Time before I get around to them. Because while I try to have my Expectations trimmed, Part of me can’t help to have Doubts or the Fear that it can’t live up to all the Hype.

Well, do I feel stupid for doubting Shearman. This Story delivers and can be described (in my eyes at least) as perfect Doctor Who. And while giving out the Word “Perfect” is bold, since really there is no perfect Story truly, for me at least it tickles all the right corners to be considered perfect. And that while (at least so far, it might change the more Time I have to sit on it) not being a Top 20 Personal Favorite!

What can I even say what hasn’t been said? Its Commentary is biting and powerful. The Humorous Moments work brilliantly, and some of which can be read as some nice Commentary about Dalekmania in the 60s. But of course the Humor is only a small Part of it. What really makes this Story standout is how it portrays Fascism, which is done in such a superb yet unpleased Way.

The Performances as well shine here, especially Colin. Of course, all the others from Maggie to the Side Casts to even Briggs give some stellar Performances.

Honestly, what is more to say with this one, what hasn’t been said? A clever, yet horrifying Story about Fascism filled with the right amount of dark humor.

As far as Adaptions, while I prefer this one over Dalek, I find the latter hardly an adaption and at best only borrows certain few Traits of this Story. Both are very different in their Purpose, so while Comparison would be bound to happen, I don’t necessarily think they are fair, especially since both Story very much fit in their Corner of the World of Who. One uses its Freedom of being a Wilderness Years Tale to its full extent and offers some horrifying and at times brutal Moments. While the other works well as an Important Character Piece in its Series of NuWho. Both have their very own Thing going for them, but then again I can’t blame people for comparing them, since Dalek often gets coined as an Adaption, when it’s really at best only “inspired” by Jubilee.