This episode sees Rose and The Doctor arriving in an underground museum in Utah where billionaire Henry van Statten has assembled a private collection of alien artefacts. The Doctor tells Rose that they have been drawn their by a cry for help. It becomes apparent that van Stratten has been using alien technology to create his vast wealth and believes his latest acquisition is his most important yet; a living alien in a distinctive casing. The Doctor is horrified when he sees the alien... it is a Dalek! It is in a poor condition but it is soon fully operational after it is touched by Rose. The Doctor is determined that it must be destroyed at all costs; even if that means sacrificing Rose.
After the previous, slightly disappointing story, this is a return to form. The Daleks are probably The Doctor's best known enemy and their return is handled well by concentrating on a single Dalek. Interestingly while the Dalek provides the threat it isn't the most unpleasant character; van Stratten is worse as he is self-centred and doesn't care about the lives of those under him... he does get a suitable ending though and it isn't what one might expect. Corey Johnson does a fine job in the role. During the old series it was a running joke amongst viewers that Daleks weren't much of a threat as they can't cope with stairs... here we see that the can. The special effects are pretty good although a couple of times they look a little dated, not too badly though. Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper are on good form as The Doctor at Rose; especially in the scene where Rose tries to protect the Dalek from a vengeful Doctor. Overall this was a classic episode that fans of Doctor Who are sure to enjoy.
After the previous, slightly disappointing story, this is a return to form. The Daleks are probably The Doctor's best known enemy and their return is handled well by concentrating on a single Dalek. Interestingly while the Dalek provides the threat it isn't the most unpleasant character; van Stratten is worse as he is self-centred and doesn't care about the lives of those under him... he does get a suitable ending though and it isn't what one might expect. Corey Johnson does a fine job in the role. During the old series it was a running joke amongst viewers that Daleks weren't much of a threat as they can't cope with stairs... here we see that the can. The special effects are pretty good although a couple of times they look a little dated, not too badly though. Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper are on good form as The Doctor at Rose; especially in the scene where Rose tries to protect the Dalek from a vengeful Doctor. Overall this was a classic episode that fans of Doctor Who are sure to enjoy.