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On the jungle planet Spiridon, the Doctor, Jo and a Thal group find a slumbering army of Daleks ready to awaken.
The Third Doctor, his companion Jo Grant, and the Brigadier travel to the planet Skaro, the homeworld of the Daleks. They discover that the Daleks are engaged in a brutal war with the native Thals and are attempting to spread a deadly disease across the galaxy. The Doctor must find a way to stop their plans and expose their true nature.
Planet of the Daleks is considered a classic serial from the Jon Pertwee era, praised for its high stakes, return of a prominent villain, and compelling narrative. While some may find its pacing dated by modern standards, it remains a fan favorite for its action sequences and the Doctor's resourceful battle against the Daleks.
A thrilling return for the Daleks with a gripping plot.
Features some of the most memorable Dalek action sequences.
Jon Pertwee shines as the Doctor in this high-stakes adventure.
Google audience: Audience reception for this classic serial is overwhelmingly positive, with viewers often citing the intense Dalek presence and the Doctor's ingenuity as highlights. It is remembered fondly as a significant entry in the show's history.
The Dalek props used in this serial were repainted and reused from the 1972 serial 'Day of the Daleks'.
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This reminded me very much of the Peter Cushing film "Dr. Who and the Daleks" (1965) as the TARDIS deposits the eponymous, but presently comatose, Time Lord (Jon Pertwee) and his assistant "Jo" (Katy Manning) onto the jungle planet of "Spir...