The animation of the Dalek Strategist scooting around the desert was genuinely awful.  I have to say, the story really diverts here from some of the fun stuff set up in the first episode.  I can't say I'm a fan of that choice.  The whole thing with this hidden army and this droid making the strategist an Emperor, but I do appreciate the droid getting betrayed even if that end animation battle leaves a little bit to be desired.  It feels like shifting the setting from space to a desert planet was a bad choice because it makes the animation way worse.  Overall it had some cool moments but rough animation bits and the story is losing me quickly.