Grumpy old me here! I think caves is hugely overrated, I like it, but don't think it's even on the same sheet as Pyramids of Mars in unadulterated fun. I am basing my opinions on rewatches, when I was a child I loved the fifth Doctor, but on rewatch I find his episodes the least rewarding, they made an error in casting an already famous actor to replace Tom IMHO, an error that they haven't copied with the casting of Matt Smith recently. I find a lot of JNT reign sterile and unengaging, and the Davison years sum this up for me. I wish I could see what others seein his performance but I just don't, he's good in Caves but it's too late, if you get me?
I agree with you to an extent about the JNT era. Moreso his last two or three years though. He started off with so many great ideas and views, but I think in the end he had simply worn himself out but wouldnt give up the job he had wanted his entire life. I really love the Davison years, but I love his take on the role and I think he manages to make even some of the less great stories a lot more watchable.
Oh My God!!!
Im not a massive follower of the classic series but I watched this story last night and I think it might be my favourite ever. And thats including the new stuff. There wasnt a moment when I was waiting for something to happen. The story moved along with a great pace and the acting from everyone involved was top notch. By the end of it I was just sat with my mouth open. Its easily one of the best Who stories I have seen written and it has inspired me to watch more. For the whole four episodes, despite the length, I was never feeling like it dragged on or was using filler to move the story along. So impressed with this story. Was a nice touch with the companions at the end too. Also couldnt stop laughing at Peri's boobs just as he was about to regenerate. Talk about getting in the way
Glad you enjoyed it. It really is a cracking little story and you should defo get stuck in to some of the other classics
