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Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks
Captured in a time corridor, the Doctor and his companions are forced to land on 20th century Earth, diverted by the Doctor's oldest enemy - the Daleks. It is here the true purpose of the time corridor becomes apparent: after ninety years of imprisonment, Davros, the ruthless creator of the Daleks, is to be liberated to assist in the resurrection of his army. Not even the Daleks foresee the poisonous threat of their creator. Indeed, who would suspect Davros of wanting to destroy his own Daleks - and why? Only the Doctor knows the truth. Will he descend to Davros' level of evil to stop him?
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Plot Summary
The Fifth Doctor and his companion Tegan travel to the planet Shoredale in the 22nd century, where they encounter a group of escaped convicts and discover a plot involving the Daleks and Davros. Davros seeks to unleash a deadly virus that will kill all non-Dalek life, while a faction of Daleks seeks to stop him.
Critical Reception
Resurrection of the Daleks is often cited as a darker, more violent installment in Doctor Who's history, particularly for its era. While some praised its ambitious scope and action sequences, others found its plot convoluted and its tone overly grim. It is generally considered a mixed, but notable, entry in the Davison era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its high stakes and the return of Davros.
Criticized for its complex plot and increased violence.
Seen as a visually ambitious story for its time.
Google audience: Audience reception for Resurrection of the Daleks is divided, with many appreciating the return of Davros and the intense action, while others found the story difficult to follow and the increased violence jarring.
Fun Fact
This serial marked the only time in Doctor Who's original run that the Doctor was depicted as being seriously injured to the point of needing medical intervention and blood transfusion.
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