19.08.2022

Yes, it really is that good.

First of all, compared to Dalek, this is three times longer, which allows it to go much more in depth with the themes and the setting. Several Dalek confrontations would be a stand out in TV seasons, and they all come from one play.

This might be my favorite portrayal of the Daleks ever. It makes them make sense. This is the logical progression of the monster. This should've become the golden standard. Instead we have whatever Moffat and Chibs were doing with them.

The conversations about power and where it comes from, the nature of fascism and its long term implications, the torture and the broken spirits, and of course, compassion. It amazes me how much can one put in a single 2h story. Needless to say, 5/5.