I actually finished this season a few days ago - maybe close to a week, actually - but I've been wrapped up in other stuff so it's taken me a moment to sit down and actually write out a formal review for this season. I didn't dislike this season - I actually really enjoyed it! - but season 13 built up my expectations a bit too much, as I think this season falls short of it.

It's actually interesting to see how my take on this season stacks up against popular consensus, as two of the stories this season I feel are very highly regarded I just... didn't gel with that much? My bottom ranked serials in particular might raise a few eyebrows. Though this "season" also offers something additional in the form of audio stories, something which won't become a fixture of Doctor Who until much later, and I've included a separate section for them in this review as well.

I will say, the high point of this season for me was the departure of Sarah Jane Smith, and I'm really happy I timed it so it was fresh in my mind when they announced and released a belated finale for The Sarah Jane Adventures. I still have K-9 and Company and Downtime to look forward to down the line, but it's incredible how much ground I've already covered with that character that was such a major part of the classic show.

Like the previous thirteen seasons, the serials are available to watch via streaming on Britbox. This season had six televised stories, and two audio stories, which I've grouped into separate rankings as it feels too Apples and Oranges to lump them all together. Unlike last season, which I found incredibly difficult to rank, this one felt pretty clear-cut.

( Bye, Doctor. You know, travel does broaden the mind. )