I wasn't a huge fan of the episode.

So yes, at the beginning, we see a new side of Doc, after Susan left. But it's not explored enough! Rare example of an episode where the storyline isn't explored enough.

One more episode to consolidate everything would have been acceptable.

This episode is worth 6/10

One of the best paced Hartnell Stories, easily. It’s a stellar Outing and introduces Vicki superb. Maureen fits perfectly in the Tardis, and it’s clear that the writers know a lot more how they deal with her than it was sadly for Susan the case. She is also a favorite of mine so that’s a big win too, but yeah the Story is amazing. I love the faster pace, I love that this was made as two-parter and therefore can build tension faster. I love the Twist at the end with Bennet and overall I think it’s super underrated overall.

I also very much enjoyed the end scene where our three tardis crew members agreed to take vicki with them, it’s such a lovely scene. Really this sets the mood for the rest of this lovely season’s filled with a spirit of adventures!

“Then I’ve got nobody”

C’est un joyau négligé, avec deux êtres brisés se rencontrent sur une planète presque morte et qui se sauvent tous les deux de la solitude. 

Mais ce qui frappe donc ici c’est l’humanité du récit!

C’est d’abord l’histoire d’un peuple fantomatique qui se venge silencieusement. 

C’est aussi l’histoire d’une jeune fille qui se bat contre des abus et la cruauté d’un homme. 

Et c’est surtout l’histoire d’un vieillard compatissant qui ne veut plus jamais rester seul.

Il n’y a pas de monstres. Juste nous. 

I really like Vicki :]

"We're here to help, my child." 

A fun two part story. Well paced and a simple story, but does a good job at introducing us to a new companion in the form of Vicki. A character immediately with more story and development than Susan ever got, and while some of the performance is a bit of a Susan 2.0, I do like how her and The Doctor get along immediately, his grandfatherly and softer side immediately coming through to sooth and ease her. It's sweet.

The story itself is simplistic. With the reveal being rather obvious. I do like the design of the ship, the interior and exterior as well as Koquillion, it's a fun, silly design, but works in the context of the story.

Not my favourite of all time, but it's a nice, fun, simple two parter.