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

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There's just something immediately different about both this story and the last from the rest of Classic Who. For the very first time since, I'd say the 60s, Doctor Who has a clear creative direction. Everything from the soundtrack, performances, camerawork and even general plot has been fresh and revitalised so far.

This story is especially fresh. Paradise Towers is such a unique setting and the story that's been crafted here is excellent. You've got so many moving parts, the Kangs, the Rezzies, the Caretakers. It's brilliant worldbuilding. Very rarely do Classic stories feel like the Doctor has shown up in the middle of an ongoing story - it normally takes ages for the plot to get going even after he's arrived.

McCoy is hitting it out of the park! No offense to Colin Baker (who I find brilliant on audio) but his Doctor could be outright annoying to watch in contrast to 7 over here who you can't get enough of. I absolutely love the campy feeling of this era so far and McCoy's siller take on the Doctor fits perfectly with that.

The end is a bit abrupt and I would have like atleast a scene or two explaining what the residents of Paradise Towers were going to do now but that's not enough to detract from a really solid, really fun story.

Next Story: We Are The Daleks