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

Previous Story: The Keeper of Traken

"It's the end, but the moment has been prepared for."

Goodbye, to the Fourth Doctor. What a story, the finale to the last 7 years of TV.

There's a sense of bleakness that pervades this story, the Watcher, while he doesn't make sense if you really think about him, just adds so much in the way of mystery in this story. I think this is one of Tom Baker's best performances as the Doctor. Maybe it was unintentional, but he captures the weariness of the wandering bohemian perfectly in this story.

His chemistry with Adric at the start is great and I really feel we were robbed of a full season with them. Tegan's introduction and the return of Nyssa from The Keeper of Traken are also in this story. I'm excited to see how they'll balance such distinct companions in the TARDIS.

The Logopolitans are a fascinating race and another example of the rich worldbuilding in this era of Doctor Who. Anthony Ainley has already sold me on his portrayal of the Master and while I liked the Crispy one, we've been long overdue a "normal" Master.

This is a solid, witty story with a strong looming sense of despair and a fantastic if a bit sad end to Four.

Next Story: Castrovalva

Season 18 Review: 9.5/10

I know a lot of people don't like this season, and honestly I can see why. I will die on the hill that this is one of Tom Baker's best seasons however. Perhaps it's because I listened to the audio stories that take place in this season, perhaps I just like the writing style. Whatever it is, I think this season has such a distinct and surreal style that I can't help but love. The first half is with arguably my favourite TARDIS team of Romana and K9, after that, with Adric in the fold, it just gets better in my opinion.

The mediocre stories of this season don't detract from my rating because at the very least they knew the style they were going for. I think Tom Baker could have easily gone for much longer, but ultimately, this was the right decision for the show to take and I'm excited to fully step into the 80s.

Extended Timeline Season 18 Review: 10/10

I've put this at the bottom so as to not get in the way of people who want a review of the story on it's own. The extended timeline stories that take place during this season are Series' 6 and 9 of the 4DAs. Two very fun series that encapsulate and enrich this season perfectly. Most notably with Series 9 that adds a load of depth to E-Space and really sells the idea that it's a universe different from our own where the same rules don't apply.

This is a season that benefits a lot from Big Finish, a lot of the underdeveloped ideas get a chance to really flourish and it has a positive impact on the episodes when watching all together.

Now onwards to the Fifth Doctor, but first, K9 and Company.