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

Previous Story: Phantasmagoria

This adventure isn't groundbreaking, but it is refreshingly unique. The South American setting really helps with that, especially in the first part. Something I think Marc Platt does really well is his worldbuilding, he makes the 2080s feel like a real potential future and not the "generic sci-fi future" that every writer defaults to full of laser guns and generically named organisations. The way the werewolves are explored here is also very interesting, it truly feels like they have a fully fleshed out culture and are themselves part of other mythologies and cultures. The supporting cast stood out to me. Nicky Henson's chilling performance as Stubbe was phenomenal. You also have Eleanor Bron as Ileana who had an interesting dynamic with the Doctor. Turlough gets a decently solid role here, even getting a little romance subplot with the tribeswoman Rosa. Overall it's a story that never once feels derivative. While it has some flaws, the exotic setting and stellar cast make this story a worthwhile listen.

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