Stories Audio Drama The War Doctor Begins Episode: 1 2 3 The Abyss 1 image Overview Characters How to Listen Reviews 1 Statistics Quotes Overview Released Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Written by Robert Valentine Runtime 60 minutes Story Arc (Potential Spoilers!) Time War Synopsis The Doctor journeys towards his target through the ravages of the Time War, the trail leading him back into his own personal history. With the Daleks close behind and the mysterious Barber-Surgeon anticipating his every move, he comes to suspect that this is one mission he won't be coming back from. Listen Listened Favourite Favourited Add Review Edit Review Log a repeat Skip Skipped Unowned Owned Owned Save to my list Saved Edit date completed Custom Date Release Date Archive (no date) Save Characters War Doctor Leela Daleks The Barber-Surgeon Show All Characters (4) How to listen to The Abyss: Big Finish Audio The War Doctor Begins: He Who Fights With Monsters Reviews Add Review Edit Review Sort: Date (Newest First) Date (Oldest First) Likes (High-Low) Likes (Low-High) Rating (High-Low) Rating (Low-High) Word count (High-Low) Word count (Low-High) Username (A-Z) Username (Z-A) Spoilers First Spoilers Last 1 review 24 April 2025 · 79 words Review by DanDunn 1 The second chapter of He Who Fights with Monsters takes the War Doctor into the darkest parts of the Time War with the Barber Surgeon almost toying with him through various mind games. I said previously that this story collectively was Jonathan Carley's best work as the War Doctor and this chapter in particular is where he's at his best. The journey he goes on that brings him to his mental breaking point is just astounding to listen to. DanDunn View profile Like Liked 1 Open in new window Statistics AVG. Rating58 members 4.13 / 5 Member Statistics Listened 101 Favourited 16 Reviewed 1 Saved 3 Skipped 0 Quotes Add Quote Submit a Quote