This was wonderful, more of my speed, personally. My favourite of this range so far. The story's atmosphere and performances were great (Peter Purves was especially good). I was quite fond of the side characters here: Qureshi, Moreland, and Thorn. The buildup for the first 3 parts had me very keen.

I will admit though, that the last part was strangely paced and a little rushed. Saw part of the twist coming. Not the "why" though, so I imagined that an interesting explanation would make up for the deliberateness of the obvious. It didn't really, but still, it was a good story.

Nicholas Courtney as Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart, the beloved Brigadier, such class. A delight to my ears. Tbh he is why I managed to enjoy this at all—a very dull story. The accents weren't great, a little distracting. The Doctor spends most of the time incapacitated which was frustrating, but I was hoping something interesting would happen with that, and Crane. But nope, it was building towards nothing. Just a distraction so the doctor could sit this one out for 3 parts.

Random. But, the last few bits that the Doctor and Alistair share are beautiful.

5/10