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  Msg # 1333 of 1759 on ZZCA4349, Monday 7-14-24, 8:08  
  From: THE DOCTOR  
  To: ALL  
  Subj: The Keys of Marinus are reviewed by Chat  
 XPost: uk.media.tv.sf.drwho, rec.arts.drwho, rec.arts.sf.tv 
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 From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca 
  
 The Keys of Marinus" is a six-part serial from the first season of Doctor 
 Who, 
 originally broadcast in 1964. It features the First Doctor (played by 
 William 
 Hartnell) and his companions embarking on a quest to retrieve four missing 
 microcircuits that control a machine called the Conscience of Marinus. Let's 
 review each part of the serial and rate them out of 10: 
  
 Part 1: "The Sea of Death" 
 In the opening episode, the Doctor and his companions arrive on the planet 
 Marinus and are immediately drawn into a quest to retrieve the 
 microcircuits. 
 They encounter various challenges, including deadly traps and hostile 
 natives, 
 as they search for the first key. 
 Rating: 7/10 
  
 Part 2: "The Velvet Web" 
 The travelers arrive in the city of Morphoton, where they are ensnared by 
 the 
 hypnotic influence of the city's rulers. **Barbara is captured and replaced 
 by 
 an android duplicate,** leading to a tense confrontation with the city's 
 inhabitants. 
 Rating: 8/10 
  
 Part 3: "The Screaming Jungle" 
 In this episode, the Doctor and his companions journey through the 
 treacherous 
 Screaming Jungle in search of the third key. They encounter dangerous 
 creatures and rival factions vying for control of the jungle, leading to a 
 thrilling adventure. 
 Rating: 7/10 
  
 Part 4: "The Snows of Terror" 
 As the travelers continue their quest, they arrive in the frozen wastelands 
 of the Snowcap Mountains. They must contend with subzero temperatures, 
 avalanches, and the machinations of a ruthless warlord as they search 
 for the fourth key. 
 Rating: 7/10 
  
 Part 5: "Sentence of Death" 
 In this episode, the Doctor is accused of murder and must stand trial 
 in a futuristic courtroom. With his life on the line, the Doctor must 
 unravel the mystery of the murder and clear his name before it's too late. 
  
 ** I thought it was Susan ** 
  
 Rating: 8/10 
  
 Part 6: "The Keys of Marinus" 
 In the thrilling conclusion to the serial, the Doctor and his companions 
 confront the true mastermind behind the plot to steal the microcircuits 
 and seize control of the Conscience of Marinus. They must race against 
 time to prevent a catastrophe and restore peace to the planet. 
  
 **oh?** 
  
 Rating: 8/10 
  
 Overall Rating: 7.5/10 
 "The Keys of Marinus" is a classic Doctor Who serial that combines elements 
 of science fiction, adventure, and mystery in an engaging and imaginative 
 story. While some parts may feel slower-paced compared to modern television, 
 the serial excels in its world-building, character development, 
 and suspenseful storytelling. The performances of the cast, 
 particularly William Hartnell as the Doctor and Jacqueline Hill as Barbara, 
 are highlights of the serial. Overall, "The Keys of Marinus" remains 
 a beloved and entertaining entry in the Doctor Who canon, showcasing 
  the series' ability to create memorable adventures in distant worlds. 
  
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