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Review of The Justice of Jalxar by Ryebean

16 June 2025

This review contains spoilers!

An average story featuring vigilantes in Victorian England, the return of two old favourites and a date with Romana going very wrong... Lots of side plots being juggled.

The Fourth Doctor obviously enjoys the company of Professor Litefoot, and takes great pleasure in fighting the steam robot, but there's a moment I really didn't expect from him, where he talks about everyone he's failed, and that grief felt more like something that would come from the New Who Doctors than the Fourth. Romana finds a gentleman lover yet again! She gets some funny moments with Jago, but she's ultimately sidelined for the focus on Jago and Litefoot.

I think that robot was broken - did it find anyone not guilty? I liked the Victorian-augmented elements, it added a steampunky theme to the story, but overall it was just generic and boring. Meh. The idea of a person using it to get revenge on criminals is alright, but the emotional ties between them is very stupid and there could've been a better way to deal with it.

How many times has this Doctor been to Victorian London? He must go there more than the 21st Century, and he's had at least 10 companions from there! The description of the fog hides London under the cover of darkness, allowing any criminal activities to take place, creating a sense of fear. This is great and atmospheric.

Jago and Litefoot return! Big Finish immediately capture their presence and characters, and Benjamin and Baxter step into the role like they've never been away. Because of this, the story focuses on them, and it means that they don't spend as much time making an interesting story.

If you're interested in nostalgia, this is great as you can hear the Fourth Doctor interacting with Jago and Litefoot once again. But if you want an interesting, developed story, this isn't for you.


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