tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386390949828958591.post8513790762345325517..comments2024-03-14T05:07:57.110-07:00Comments on Doc Oho Reviews...: The War Games written by Terrance Dicks & Malcolm Hulke and directed by David MaloneyDoc Ohohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01819922630249965949noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386390949828958591.post-12382267926039537252020-09-24T14:50:43.622-07:002020-09-24T14:50:43.622-07:00I have just completed the full black and white run...I have just completed the full black and white run and this is the ultimate story, I think I prefer The Invasion, but only just. This is the culmination of 6 years and can only truly be appreciated if you watch them in order. This answers so many questions yet leaves so much still to find out. The moment the Doctor clocks The War Chief sends a chill. No alternative but to contact The Time Lords and give himself up. This is real tear-jerker. I actually think episode 9 was the best, how good was that. The cliffhanger is outstanding. The cast are excellent. I grew up watching Edward Brayshaw as Mr Meeker in Rentaghost, he was a superb villain in this story. Love his running battle with James Brrree who is so wonderfully ott. This was the first really great Dudley Simpson score. I love his themes for General Smythes office, the glasses scenes, superb. Used again and again they become familiar, what a talent. David Garfield is good as Von Weich but surely Milton Johns would have been slimier. How good was Philip Madoc. Troughton was at his best, so good as the fatherly Doctor, as were Wendy and Fraser. Very sad, brilliant story. Excellent underrated season. I can see why you love it but it must be appreciated for the enormity of the context. Great review. Well done. Roll on the next 10 years, they have to be good as this is currently a peak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com