On the surface, this story should be one that isn't my bread and butter. Hell, I only watched it for context for the 4th season of EDAs. A 6-part Dalek 60's story should very much not be my cup of tea... on a surface level that is. This story, while starting off slow, is a gritty, atmospheric romp through a London almost reminiscent of a Fallout game. We follow the resistance trying bravely to save their city - and the world - from Dalek invaders. While the 'plucky group of not-British rebels fight the Daleks' storyline is one familiar to any classic who fan, this one has done it the best of those I've seen thus far.

But for all the Daleks and Robomen and spaceships, it's the emotional core that elevates this story. Susan's farewell, whilst feeling slightly questionable to the modern eye (leaving her with some random guy she's just met? fr?) the cast sells it with such earnestness that it's impossible not to like it. Hartnell's "I shall come back" monologue is so poignant, and I hope that the Doctor does come back for her - in the main show, that is. Far better than I expected.