I'm not surprised that War Games is so beloved, but a little surprised it is this beloved. It's a fun story and a great send-off to the second doctor. I like how it introduces the Time Lords and reveals, without really spelling it out, why the Doctor ran from them to begin with.

There are some really cool ideas and the story is a fun concept, but I do have some issues with the execution. The story can drag out for a bit before the big Time Lords appearance and in a lot of ways, we just sort of shuffle from war zone to the next with our characters. Jaime and Zoe are always a delight as companions, though, and it is quite the send-off to the TARDIS team of this era. The costuming is impressive but I don't love the effects around Troughton's regeneration, either.

On the whole I would recommend it, but I'm not going to pretend it's my favourite Doctor Who story. As a second doctor adventure, it is quite a bit of fun and you could do a lot worse with these 60s stories. I am grateful it has survived BBC junking and Patrick Troughton is, as always, a delight, right up to the end.