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Classic Doctor Who, Season 13 Review
OKAY, I see why this slice of Classic Who is considered to be superior. I'd taken a short break from watching Doctor Who after the first serial of this season because the quarantine was getting to me and I spent the better part of a week and a half mainlining anime. When I dived back into the show, it was right when Philip Hinchcliffe had finished adapting material from the previous creative team and was now in full creative control, and it was like a punch in the gut but in the best way.
I think a big part of it was this is the point where Baker and Sladen really hit their groove in terms of their banter and onscreen chemistry. It made even moments that would've been dull transition in other stories feel vital and engaging. It also helps that this season's stories didn't shy away from embracing stakes and a high energy tone, and in some cases feel much darker than the show would've been willing to go before. And while there are some similarities in terms of basic setup, they all utilize enough unique elements that everything feels fresh and exciting.
Okay, I better just put all this stuff in the actual body of the review.
Like the previous twelve seasons, the serials are available to watch via streaming on Britbox. This season had six stories, and was interesting to rank considering under normal circumstances most of them would easily land in the top spot, so its possible I'll feel completely different about this ranking tomorrow.
The Characters
Tom Baker as The Fourth Doctor - It's actually amazing how well and how quickly Baker has taken hold of the role of the Doctor and made it feel like it's not just his own, but that it's a role that's always been his. His presence is so big that it almost made the fading out of the supporting cast inevitable, since he really shines when he's able to play off of one person specifically, which is why it's probably for the best that Harry left the TARDIS (more below). His doctor feels dynamic and like he would thrive under any circumstances, which is why even though I'm loving the current Tardis Team Status, I'm excited to see him enter a radically new phase of his journey next season.
Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith - Sarah's always been an extremely well-written and well executed character, which is why it was so exciting to see her progress even further this season. As the main dialogue partner for the Doctor as his sole companion for the majority of the season, it's allowed her to take an even more active role in the story and establish a dynamic that's the key to this era's success. When she was first introduced she was much more reserved and suspicious of the Doctor, but by the end of this season she's frequently laughing and having fun banter with him in a way that would be hard to imagine before. None of it feels contrived either, but rather a natural evolution of her character and without sacrificing the progressive elements of her character.
Ian Marter as Harry Sullivan - I really liked Harry as a companion, but as I alluded to above, it's probably for the best that he bowed out of the TARDIS when he did, since a recurring problem last season is that either he or Sarah Jane would fade to the background of the story depending on which one of them had more interactions with the Doctor. And I liked his relationship with the Doctor, but it wasn't one that was on even footing the way the relationship between the Doctor and Sarah Jane's is. The sad reality is he wouldn't have worked as well as a solo companion as Sarah Jane did. That said, I'm glad he continued existing in this world, ever briefly, with his appearance in The Android Invasion. I just wish that wasn't the note we'd left him on.
Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - It's actually kind of funny that the Brigadier's final story was one of the weirdest - Nessie is real! - but knowing that he was originally written as a part of two other stories this season makes his absence feel like a major missed opportunity. The scene at the end of The Seeds of Doom would've resonated more for his exit as a regular character, but his actual exit scene was sentimental enough even though it wasn't intended to be. When all is said and done, The Brigadier is UNIT, and when it shows up without him it just feels off. And while I've kept myself in the dark about the specifics, I look forward to his return... in season 20.
John Levene as RSM Benton - The one silver lining to the Brigadier's absence in The Android Invasion is that Benton probably got more focus that he otherwise would have. Though that's not saying much, considering he only appeared as himself in a couple of scenes. In the end, Benton ended his tenure the way he begun it, as a supporting player with a lot of presence. I know there's still the spinoff film Wartime to look forward to, but I kind of wish he'd been given more on his way out.
The Serials
I've ranked the serials based off my own personal preference which is only tangentially related to how good they are on a critical level.
6) Serial 1, Episodes 1-4 - Terror of the Zygons
Terror of the Zygons revealed that the Loch Ness Monster is real... and she's a cyborg! Honestly I could just leave it at that but this whole story was so weird and fun overall, with the Zygons being really bizarre and the characters hamming it up more than normal. (x)
This is the last traditional UNIT Story of this era and I've ranked it at the bottom! I didn't dislike this story by any means, it just had the unfortunate luck of landing in a particularly strong season. A season, I might add, it wasn't originally shot for. If I hadn't already known this was originally intended to be the final serial of season 12 before it was ultimately held for this season, I probably could have guessed. A lot of it's elements, most notably Harry Sullivan's exit, make it feel like the natural conclusion to the larger sort of story arc season 12 was telling.
That aside, I thought the Zygons were and interesting enemy and the story was fun to watch, but not in the same way the other stories this season did. This story's selling point was how outlandish and silly it became. The Brigadier having to explain to another official that, yes, the Loch Ness Monster is real, and she's a cyborg on her way to destroy a city, is the type of material you can only get away with when you've already done six years of UNIT stories with the same basic setup under your belt. The Zygons themselves were so bizarre and funny looking that it kind of makes you overlook the familiar story beats and just appreciate all the stuff in this story that does work - which is more you'd think just going off the premise. Harry also had a pretty fun role for a final outing, and it totally makes sense that now, after everything, he'd opt to stay behind at UNIT instead of continuing to travel with the Doctor. That entire ending sequence is superb, to be honest, which makes me wish all the more that it was officially the season 12 closer.
5) Serial 5, Episodes 17-20 - The Brain of Morbius
I'm actually really glad I watched this serial when I did. It was one of the ones I was looking forward to the most, based in no small part due to it's strong ties to the most recent episode of New Who, The Timeless Children. I spent a lot of this episode anticipating that part of the final episode that was referenced, when faces of the Doctor's past incarnations flash on the screen. It also helped that I was familiar with the Sisterhood of Karn from their appearances surrounding the 50th Anniversary and Season 9. So it was interesting to see where these bits of lore originated. The story itself, about a mad scientist trying to build a body for the sentient brain of an evil time lord, is actually pretty interesting, but the execution is a bit mixed.
There were several moments in this episode where the characters almost seemed dumbed down in order for the story to function. The most obvious example being Dr Solon stating that he doesn't care if the Doctor died and he only wants his head when he tries to retrieve him from the Sisterhood of Karn, but later portraying that as him genuinely trying to save the Doctor. The Doctor, clearly as part of a ruse, accepts this explanation, and Dr Solon seems to accept this as well, but the interaction doesn't make sense and the whole thing feels very contrived. It's these elements that really drags down the story for me, as well as the Sisterhood of Karn talking themselves into a doomsday scenario and then refusing to listen to reason for the majority of the story. I enjoyed the story just fine watching, and appreciated the aesthetics, but I can't say the actual writing was particularly strong here beyond the added lore.
The exception to this, I think, was Morbius himself. The talking brain in a jar is a fun visual, and despite that he was successfully sold as a threat. His battle with the Doctor and later death at the hands of the Sisterhood of Karn were fun and exciting to watch, I just wish it didn't take so much for us to get there.
4) Serial 4, Episodes 13-16 - The Android Invasion
Really, I was mostly impressed at how everything in this script had a point that contributed to the overarching plot. From the Tardis disappearing, to the money all having the same date, to the mysterious man in the Brigadier's office. Really my only complaint is that the Brigadier's absence in the final part seemed odd, and was disappointing considering this was the final appearances of Benton and Harry. Their final material was actual pretty good in that it was par for the course for their characters, and the Brig's absence meant that Benton had more lines and camera focus than he probably would have otherwise. I wish there had been some final scene with them and the Doctor to give their time on the show more of a sense of closure.
3) Serial 6, Episodes 21-26 - The Seeds of Doom
This is effectively tied with Planet of Evil for second place, and I agonized over how to rank them for a ridiculous amount of time before bumping this one down for one very specific reason: UNIT's role in this story was weird. This is the last "UNIT story" of this era, and it's a huge bummer that none of the recurring UNIT cast appeared in it. It's especially glaring in the final two episodes when the UNIT soldiers show up and are essentially treated as redshirts. That aside, I actually really liked this serial even though I'm always skeptical of six episode serials. This one had two settings - Antarctica and Harrison Chase's Manor - that gave it the feeling of two stories combined into one, even though it's all the same narrative thread. Because of that, the pacing never drags, and the story is able to reset the tension halfway through with the jump to the UK. I will say that it's a bit embarrassing that the solution to both acts was exactly the same, which everyone seemed to forget the second time.
This story feels almost kind of like a throwback spy thriller, and I've (thirdhandedly) seen some critic comparisons to The Avengers (the UK TV series not the Marvel franchise). Harrison Chase is a great villain, and Scorby is surprisingly complex for a henchman, and both of their fates really land on a character level that I wasn't really expecting going into this. I'd also be remiss not to mention that the Antarctica cast was also really solid, even though the serial burned through them pretty quickly. However, my favorite guest character of this story was Amelia Ducat, the flower artist who inexplicably became mixed up in all of this. I was probably most on edge when she was being escorted around Chase's manor, worried they were going to kill her off. I also loved her final scenes where she talked about how much she enjoyed the spycraft of it all. I'm sad this is her only appearance on the show, as I would've loved to see her reprise the role.
2) Serial 2, Episodes 5-8 - Planet of Evil
I also enjoyed the performance of crewmember Vishinsky, the only one to really become an ally over the course of the story, and I thought Sorenson worked well as a Dr. Jekyll/Mr Hyde type deal. I did this his miraculous survival at the end was a bit of a cop out, but it made sense within the story's logic so I let it slide.
1) Serial 3, Episodes 9-12 - Pyramids of Mars
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Ancient Civilizations and their mythologies. (I suspect if I had been born a few years later I would've loved the Percy Jackson books.) While my favorite was, by far, Ancient Rome, I also really loved Ancient Egypt. So the fact that we got a story featuring archeology and Egyptian mythology just made the inner child within me sit up and take notice. Now, this serial is glaringly dated in places (particularly the first episode), but as a whole it holds up really well, and it might be the fastest I've ever devoured an episode of Classic Who. The story zipped along at a nice pace, and none of the characters felt superfluous, even as the serial unceremoniously dispatched them. I was genuinely sad when Laurence was killed, and the scene where Sarah and the Doctor briefly argue after discovering his body is easily one of their best scenes.
I also really loved the locations in this. From the estate filled with ancient artifacts to the uncovered tomb and series of puzzles, it's the locale I'd love to explore in real life and fantasize about going on this sort of adventure. I think they did a good job at introducing the concept of "gods" without completely upending the show's lore, and I thought Sutekh was a very entertaining villain. And even though he was essentially a zombie puppet for most of the story, Marcus had a certain presence that helped sell his role in all of this. Also, I get why this serial was the one included as a bonus on The Sarah Jane Adventures disc releases. This is a particularly strong outing for Sarah Jane, as well as the Doctor.
Final Thoughts
I always knew that Seasons 13 and 14 were regarded as the best part of the show, but I was unprepared at exactly how good this season was. I'm really excited for next season, and to finally have a Gallifrey-set story as well as meet the companion Leela, but I'm sad that Sarah Jane will be leaving soon despite her already long tenure. Even though I watched her first story back in September 2019, it feels like only yesterday and I kind of wish she stuck around even longer. Suffice to say, I get why she was so outrageously popular.
I will say again, as the last season featuring UNIT in any major capacity with Terror of the Zygons, The Android Invasion, and The Seeds of Doom, I really wish they'd gotten a better send-off (or fought harder to get Courtney to appear in the latter two). I've made no secret that the Third Doctor's participation in UNIT is part of what makes that era so endearing to me, so it see it just kind of fade away like this is kind of a bummer. But the material on the other side of next season also looks very enticing, and I'm very excited to see the other things the Fourth Doctor era has to offer!
I think a big part of it was this is the point where Baker and Sladen really hit their groove in terms of their banter and onscreen chemistry. It made even moments that would've been dull transition in other stories feel vital and engaging. It also helps that this season's stories didn't shy away from embracing stakes and a high energy tone, and in some cases feel much darker than the show would've been willing to go before. And while there are some similarities in terms of basic setup, they all utilize enough unique elements that everything feels fresh and exciting.
Okay, I better just put all this stuff in the actual body of the review.
Like the previous twelve seasons, the serials are available to watch via streaming on Britbox. This season had six stories, and was interesting to rank considering under normal circumstances most of them would easily land in the top spot, so its possible I'll feel completely different about this ranking tomorrow.
The Characters
Tom Baker as The Fourth Doctor - It's actually amazing how well and how quickly Baker has taken hold of the role of the Doctor and made it feel like it's not just his own, but that it's a role that's always been his. His presence is so big that it almost made the fading out of the supporting cast inevitable, since he really shines when he's able to play off of one person specifically, which is why it's probably for the best that Harry left the TARDIS (more below). His doctor feels dynamic and like he would thrive under any circumstances, which is why even though I'm loving the current Tardis Team Status, I'm excited to see him enter a radically new phase of his journey next season.
Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith - Sarah's always been an extremely well-written and well executed character, which is why it was so exciting to see her progress even further this season. As the main dialogue partner for the Doctor as his sole companion for the majority of the season, it's allowed her to take an even more active role in the story and establish a dynamic that's the key to this era's success. When she was first introduced she was much more reserved and suspicious of the Doctor, but by the end of this season she's frequently laughing and having fun banter with him in a way that would be hard to imagine before. None of it feels contrived either, but rather a natural evolution of her character and without sacrificing the progressive elements of her character.
Ian Marter as Harry Sullivan - I really liked Harry as a companion, but as I alluded to above, it's probably for the best that he bowed out of the TARDIS when he did, since a recurring problem last season is that either he or Sarah Jane would fade to the background of the story depending on which one of them had more interactions with the Doctor. And I liked his relationship with the Doctor, but it wasn't one that was on even footing the way the relationship between the Doctor and Sarah Jane's is. The sad reality is he wouldn't have worked as well as a solo companion as Sarah Jane did. That said, I'm glad he continued existing in this world, ever briefly, with his appearance in The Android Invasion. I just wish that wasn't the note we'd left him on.
Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart - It's actually kind of funny that the Brigadier's final story was one of the weirdest - Nessie is real! - but knowing that he was originally written as a part of two other stories this season makes his absence feel like a major missed opportunity. The scene at the end of The Seeds of Doom would've resonated more for his exit as a regular character, but his actual exit scene was sentimental enough even though it wasn't intended to be. When all is said and done, The Brigadier is UNIT, and when it shows up without him it just feels off. And while I've kept myself in the dark about the specifics, I look forward to his return... in season 20.
John Levene as RSM Benton - The one silver lining to the Brigadier's absence in The Android Invasion is that Benton probably got more focus that he otherwise would have. Though that's not saying much, considering he only appeared as himself in a couple of scenes. In the end, Benton ended his tenure the way he begun it, as a supporting player with a lot of presence. I know there's still the spinoff film Wartime to look forward to, but I kind of wish he'd been given more on his way out.
The Serials
I've ranked the serials based off my own personal preference which is only tangentially related to how good they are on a critical level.
6) Serial 1, Episodes 1-4 - Terror of the Zygons
Terror of the Zygons revealed that the Loch Ness Monster is real... and she's a cyborg! Honestly I could just leave it at that but this whole story was so weird and fun overall, with the Zygons being really bizarre and the characters hamming it up more than normal. (x)
That aside, I thought the Zygons were and interesting enemy and the story was fun to watch, but not in the same way the other stories this season did. This story's selling point was how outlandish and silly it became. The Brigadier having to explain to another official that, yes, the Loch Ness Monster is real, and she's a cyborg on her way to destroy a city, is the type of material you can only get away with when you've already done six years of UNIT stories with the same basic setup under your belt. The Zygons themselves were so bizarre and funny looking that it kind of makes you overlook the familiar story beats and just appreciate all the stuff in this story that does work - which is more you'd think just going off the premise. Harry also had a pretty fun role for a final outing, and it totally makes sense that now, after everything, he'd opt to stay behind at UNIT instead of continuing to travel with the Doctor. That entire ending sequence is superb, to be honest, which makes me wish all the more that it was officially the season 12 closer.
5) Serial 5, Episodes 17-20 - The Brain of Morbius
The Brain of Morbius is weirdly inconsistent in that everyone's motives are cartoonishly obvious, but the other characters react like they aren't in order for the plot to work. Morbius showing up, even as a brain in a jar, gives this a shot in the arm when it needs it the most. (x)
I'm actually really glad I watched this serial when I did. It was one of the ones I was looking forward to the most, based in no small part due to it's strong ties to the most recent episode of New Who, The Timeless Children. I spent a lot of this episode anticipating that part of the final episode that was referenced, when faces of the Doctor's past incarnations flash on the screen. It also helped that I was familiar with the Sisterhood of Karn from their appearances surrounding the 50th Anniversary and Season 9. So it was interesting to see where these bits of lore originated. The story itself, about a mad scientist trying to build a body for the sentient brain of an evil time lord, is actually pretty interesting, but the execution is a bit mixed.
There were several moments in this episode where the characters almost seemed dumbed down in order for the story to function. The most obvious example being Dr Solon stating that he doesn't care if the Doctor died and he only wants his head when he tries to retrieve him from the Sisterhood of Karn, but later portraying that as him genuinely trying to save the Doctor. The Doctor, clearly as part of a ruse, accepts this explanation, and Dr Solon seems to accept this as well, but the interaction doesn't make sense and the whole thing feels very contrived. It's these elements that really drags down the story for me, as well as the Sisterhood of Karn talking themselves into a doomsday scenario and then refusing to listen to reason for the majority of the story. I enjoyed the story just fine watching, and appreciated the aesthetics, but I can't say the actual writing was particularly strong here beyond the added lore.
The exception to this, I think, was Morbius himself. The talking brain in a jar is a fun visual, and despite that he was successfully sold as a threat. His battle with the Doctor and later death at the hands of the Sisterhood of Karn were fun and exciting to watch, I just wish it didn't take so much for us to get there.
4) Serial 4, Episodes 13-16 - The Android Invasion
The Android Invasion serves as an okay final outing for Benton and Harry, but mostly serves as a great showpiece for how well the dynamic between the Fourth Doctor and Sarah Jane works. A very well-executed version of a relatively simple premise; not a single element was wasted. (x)
This story definitely leans on the hokier side, but I enjoyed it quite a lot. The interactions between the Doctor and Sarah were on point, and the added fun of Android doubles thrown into the mix only added to it. The premise itself is actually pretty creepy up to a point, though by the time all mystique was lost, it was moving as such a fast pace that I didn't particularly mind. The idea of people being replaced by doubles is a well this show has gone to before, most notably with this season's Terror of the Zygons, but it ended up playing out so differently, and the Androids felt so different from other creatures such as the Autons, that I didn't particularly mind.Really, I was mostly impressed at how everything in this script had a point that contributed to the overarching plot. From the Tardis disappearing, to the money all having the same date, to the mysterious man in the Brigadier's office. Really my only complaint is that the Brigadier's absence in the final part seemed odd, and was disappointing considering this was the final appearances of Benton and Harry. Their final material was actual pretty good in that it was par for the course for their characters, and the Brig's absence meant that Benton had more lines and camera focus than he probably would have otherwise. I wish there had been some final scene with them and the Doctor to give their time on the show more of a sense of closure.
3) Serial 6, Episodes 21-26 - The Seeds of Doom
The Seeds of Doom feels like two different serials merged into one, which makes it feel much more expansive than it really is. A straightforward premise with a lot of interesting guest characters, and the Doctor and Sarah bringing as much energy as ever. UNIT's role felt weird. (x)
This is effectively tied with Planet of Evil for second place, and I agonized over how to rank them for a ridiculous amount of time before bumping this one down for one very specific reason: UNIT's role in this story was weird. This is the last "UNIT story" of this era, and it's a huge bummer that none of the recurring UNIT cast appeared in it. It's especially glaring in the final two episodes when the UNIT soldiers show up and are essentially treated as redshirts. That aside, I actually really liked this serial even though I'm always skeptical of six episode serials. This one had two settings - Antarctica and Harrison Chase's Manor - that gave it the feeling of two stories combined into one, even though it's all the same narrative thread. Because of that, the pacing never drags, and the story is able to reset the tension halfway through with the jump to the UK. I will say that it's a bit embarrassing that the solution to both acts was exactly the same, which everyone seemed to forget the second time.
This story feels almost kind of like a throwback spy thriller, and I've (thirdhandedly) seen some critic comparisons to The Avengers (the UK TV series not the Marvel franchise). Harrison Chase is a great villain, and Scorby is surprisingly complex for a henchman, and both of their fates really land on a character level that I wasn't really expecting going into this. I'd also be remiss not to mention that the Antarctica cast was also really solid, even though the serial burned through them pretty quickly. However, my favorite guest character of this story was Amelia Ducat, the flower artist who inexplicably became mixed up in all of this. I was probably most on edge when she was being escorted around Chase's manor, worried they were going to kill her off. I also loved her final scenes where she talked about how much she enjoyed the spycraft of it all. I'm sad this is her only appearance on the show, as I would've loved to see her reprise the role.
2) Serial 2, Episodes 5-8 - Planet of Evil
Planet of Evil breaks in format in a lot of ways with the normal "crisis on an alien planet" stories, such as the Doctor and Sarah spending most of the serial regarded as enemies. Leans much more viscerally into horror elements, like w/ Sorenson being infected by the anti-matter. (x)
Reiterating this is effectively tied with The Seeds of Doom for second place. I was really impressed that this story was able to maintain a tense atmosphere from the jump. It certainly helps that they did a good job making it feel immersive, as the set design in this is fantastic. Like, I thought for sure the Planet was a location shoot but it was a set that was built and designed on a lot. Even the effects, while obviously dated, still successfully come across as genuinely unsettling. Part of this story's success is that it begins with a well-used setup for Doctor Who - the Doctor lands on an alien planet with human colonists/explorers who are under some kind of seige - and immediately zigs where those stories zagged by having the Doctor and Sarah immediately blamed for the mysterious deaths, and having that continue throughout the story. This means that not only are they facing off against and unseen menace, but they are constantly fleeing or on guard against the supporting cast. I also enjoyed the performance of crewmember Vishinsky, the only one to really become an ally over the course of the story, and I thought Sorenson worked well as a Dr. Jekyll/Mr Hyde type deal. I did this his miraculous survival at the end was a bit of a cop out, but it made sense within the story's logic so I let it slide.
1) Serial 3, Episodes 9-12 - Pyramids of Mars
Pyramids of Mars has elements that don't age particularly well, but overall it still feels fresh. It has an interesting premise that utilizes pseudo-history and carries real stakes, and the whole story radiates a fun energy. Both the Doctor and Sarah Jane were fantastic in this. (x)
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with Ancient Civilizations and their mythologies. (I suspect if I had been born a few years later I would've loved the Percy Jackson books.) While my favorite was, by far, Ancient Rome, I also really loved Ancient Egypt. So the fact that we got a story featuring archeology and Egyptian mythology just made the inner child within me sit up and take notice. Now, this serial is glaringly dated in places (particularly the first episode), but as a whole it holds up really well, and it might be the fastest I've ever devoured an episode of Classic Who. The story zipped along at a nice pace, and none of the characters felt superfluous, even as the serial unceremoniously dispatched them. I was genuinely sad when Laurence was killed, and the scene where Sarah and the Doctor briefly argue after discovering his body is easily one of their best scenes.
I also really loved the locations in this. From the estate filled with ancient artifacts to the uncovered tomb and series of puzzles, it's the locale I'd love to explore in real life and fantasize about going on this sort of adventure. I think they did a good job at introducing the concept of "gods" without completely upending the show's lore, and I thought Sutekh was a very entertaining villain. And even though he was essentially a zombie puppet for most of the story, Marcus had a certain presence that helped sell his role in all of this. Also, I get why this serial was the one included as a bonus on The Sarah Jane Adventures disc releases. This is a particularly strong outing for Sarah Jane, as well as the Doctor.
Final Thoughts
I always knew that Seasons 13 and 14 were regarded as the best part of the show, but I was unprepared at exactly how good this season was. I'm really excited for next season, and to finally have a Gallifrey-set story as well as meet the companion Leela, but I'm sad that Sarah Jane will be leaving soon despite her already long tenure. Even though I watched her first story back in September 2019, it feels like only yesterday and I kind of wish she stuck around even longer. Suffice to say, I get why she was so outrageously popular.
I will say again, as the last season featuring UNIT in any major capacity with Terror of the Zygons, The Android Invasion, and The Seeds of Doom, I really wish they'd gotten a better send-off (or fought harder to get Courtney to appear in the latter two). I've made no secret that the Third Doctor's participation in UNIT is part of what makes that era so endearing to me, so it see it just kind of fade away like this is kind of a bummer. But the material on the other side of next season also looks very enticing, and I'm very excited to see the other things the Fourth Doctor era has to offer!