Stories Audio Drama The Seventh Doctor Adventures Episode: 1 2 3 4 Vanguard 1 image Overview Characters How to Listen Reviews 1 Statistics Quotes Overview Released Thursday, November 15, 2018 Written by Steve Jordan Runtime 58 minutes Time Travel Future Tropes (Potential Spoilers!) Robots Location (Potential Spoilers!) Vanguard Synopsis The planet Vanguard was once ravaged by a war between its peoples: the Dauntless and the Intrepid. Now, robotic titans stalk the desolation, searching for survivors. Their mission: to end the war for one side or the other. But which side will the Doctor take? 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 Seventh Doctor Roz Forrester Contessa Chris Cwej Show All Characters (4) How to listen to Vanguard: Big Finish Audio The Seventh Doctor New Adventures Volume 1 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 5 February 2025 · 135 words Review by KnuppMello Spoilers This review contains spoilers! Original (Brazilian Portuguese) Translation (English) Enquanto The Trial of a Time Machine se destaca por explorar uma ideia inédita, oferecendo a promessa de algo inovador, Vanguard faz exatamente o oposto, entregando um enredo desgastado e repetido inúmeras vezes, tanto em Doctor Who quanto em outras obras de ficção. A história se passa em um planeta onde duas raças estão em guerra, com robôs gigantes (guardiões) cujas programações defeituosas agravam ainda mais o conflito. Além disso, temos uma condessa egoísta, disposta a fazer qualquer coisa para escapar do planeta caótico. O roteiro de Steve Jordan reforça uma mensagem já cansativa: os poucos sobreviventes devem reconstruir seu mundo e evitar os erros do passado. No fim, Vanguard se resume a um clichê já visto diversas vezes. Ainda mais quando se trata de história do 7° Doutor em maio a um cenário de guerra. While The Trial of a Time Machine stands out for exploring an unprecedented idea, offering the promise of something innovative, Vanguard does exactly the opposite, delivering a worn-out and repeatedly told plot, as seen in Doctor Who and other works of fiction. The story is set on a planet where two races are at war, with giant robots (guardians) whose faulty programming further aggravates the conflict. In addition, there is a selfish countess, willing to do anything to escape the chaotic planet. Steve Jordan's script reinforces a tiresome message: the few survivors must rebuild their world and avoid the mistakes of the past. In the end, Vanguard boils down to a cliché that has been seen numerous times before. Even more so when it concerns Doctor Who's 7th Doctor's story set against a backdrop of war. (Translation generated by AI, so mistakes are possible). KnuppMello View profile Like Liked 0 Open in new window Statistics AVG. Rating41 members 3.05 / 5 Member Statistics Listened 81 Favourited 2 Reviewed 1 Saved 1 Skipped 1 Quotes Add Quote Submit a Quote