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Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon - A Third Doctor Story
with Space Politics and Environmentalism

Based on the information from the transcript of the website
[invalid URL doctor who curse of peladon ON Chakoteya.net],
here's a review of Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon:

Story

The Doctor (Third Doctor) and companion Jo Grant arrive
on the galactic Federation world of Peladon,
which is embroiled in a political struggle
between a progressive queen and a conservative
councillor who appeals to superstition
to maintain the status quo.

The Doctor uncovers an ancient evil manipulating
events behind the scenes and must find a way
to resolve the conflict and defeat the threat.

Review (Limited Scope):

Political Intrigue: The serial incorporates elements
of political intrigue and social commentary,
exploring themes of environmentalism and progress vs. tradition.

Unique World-Building: The story introduces the world of Peladon
and its culture, adding variety to the Doctor Who universe.

Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): The transcript
doesn't provide details about the development of the Doctor
or Jo Grant in this serial.

Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information):

Classic Who's Production Values: Special effects
in classic Doctor Who were limited by the era's technology.
The depiction of the alien world and creatures might not
be as realistic by modern standards.

Slow Pacing: Classic Doctor Who sometimes featured
a slower narrative pace compared to modern iterations.

Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):

"The Curse of Peladon" presents a political intrigue
story with social commentary on a unique alien world.
However, the potential for dated production values,
slower pacing, and limited character development
are considerations.

Would I Recommend Watching It?

For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 7/10
(Recommended for fans of the Third Doctor era
who enjoy stories with political themes and world-building.
Be prepared for the limitations of classic Who)

For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 5/10 (The political intrigue
and world-building might hold some interest, but the potential
for dated effects, slower pace, and less character
focus could be disadvantages)

Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide:

If possible, try to find reviews that discuss the visual
representation of Peladon and its creatures. This can help
you gauge how appealing it might be for you.

Consider watching other Third Doctor stories with political
themes like "The Green Death" to get a sense of his approach
to such narratives before diving into "The Curse of Peladon".

I hope this helps! While "The Curse of Peladon"
has interesting concepts for classic Doctor Who fans,
the production limitations might be a factor to consider,
especially for viewers more accustomed to the modern series.

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