Message #94313

[ardalyon]

One of those stories that is set outside space and time with practically supernatural antagonists. It's a personal thing but I'm not keen on this idea. Wasn't keen on The Doctor's Wife, and had mixed feelings about The Mind Robber (despite its many good points). The Doctor is off-screen most of the time, so you couldn't really say much about Hartnell's performance here. I wasn't too fussed about the Toymaker either -- too fairytale-ish. Most of the good points actually come with the minor characters and a general atmosphere of creepiness. I'll give it a 3