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There are a lot of good things about this story, but they never quite come together. The narrative itself is not particularly interesting. If this story was shorter and plot threads were cut, I'd likely like this more.
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Azurillkirby

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just cant recommend boring


Rock_Angel

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This has a really interesting structure, both in that it constantly shifts between the Doctor's and the Brig's (and later Sarah's) perspectives and in its combination of multiple genres and elements: post-medieval and Regency historical, Gothic, hard sci-fi, Christian/European mythology, probably more I'm forgetting already. I didn't enjoy it as much as its predecessor, The Paradise of Death, as its dialogue isn't as snappy and it's denser (hard sci-fi is always hard for me to follow, though). But Christian mythology specifically is something I've always felt is underused in Doctor Who – probably to avoid offense – so it's very cool to see it get some use here. The Brig's uncle is a good comic relief character, and Jeremy is still a solid quasi-companion. On the other hand, by this time Jon wasn't always audibly recognizable as the Doctor, and Sarah is a bit weak and imo even out of character in this.


SophieScarlet

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The Ghosts of N-Space is a great story with the Third Doctor, told over six, 30 minutes episodes. While on the surface, and in the beginning, it feels like a simple ghost story, but about a third of the way through it changes and turns into the Doctor Who we know and love from the era depicted. The plot keeps moving at a decent pace, with enough breathing room to put the expansive plot together, and rarely has a dull moment. The characters, and situations, are interesting. The cast is wonderful, with the returning Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor bringing all the charm I was expecting. Elisabeth Sladen and Nicolas Courtney also give great performances as Sarah Jane Smith and The Brigadier, respectively. The rest of the guest cast is solid, including a couple of over-the-top accents. The only real criticism I can give is that sometimes there is too much 'explaining' narration of other's actions. While it happens a few times, generally it is very quick. Overall, I think this is a great story that is well worth seeking out if you are a Third Doctor fan.


ItsR0b0tNinja

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