This is a truly underrated episode of Doctor Who. Most Whovians will only give props to this sparkling ep because of the debut of K-9. Personally, I never thought he brought anything worthy to the series. This ep has a unique quality in that we get a guided tour of the Doctor's mind. Although it's just fuzzy orbs and lights, there is a heightened sense of presentation that could have been seen in Planet of the Spiders. Tom Baker carries himself confidently through a diseased mind and actually feels at home! Fond memories swirl around me when I reflect upon this misunderstood gem. The highlight is the reveal of the enemy as a giant shrimp in a wheelchair. Anybody who is a fan of this show from the get-go obviously must understand that Doctor Who made the most of very little. Having said that, this ep has everything that a Whovian needs. I think that most Briti-files expect some highly theatrical flamboyance to their experience (a la Black Adder or Keeping up Appearances). This is your classic monster fest. All the haters can eat a wet sock monkey. I loved it and can only hope that this makes a splashing debut on DVD some day. My sole two complaints lie in that K-9 has never been a strong character and that this is only available on the End of the Universe collection of VHS tapes. Along with Megalos, this is a mandatory ep to view with a bowl of popcorn (or medicinal herb).
Review of The Invisible Enemy: Part One
