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 Doctor Who: The Myth Makers - A Mixed Mythical Adventure 
  
 "The Myth Makers" is a 1965 historical serial from Doctor 
 Who's classic era,  part of the First Doctor's adventures. 
 Here's a breakdown to  help you decide if you'd like to 
  embark on this journey through Trojan War myths: 
  
 Story 
  
 The TARDIS materializes in ancient Greece during the Trojan War. 
 The Doctor, Vicki, Steven, and Barbara find themselves  caught 
 between  the  Greeks  and  the  Trojans.  The Doctor  discovers 
 the  Trojan War  might  be  a  fabricated  story  perpetuated 
 by  the  manipulative  Medusa,  a  creature  from  another 
 world  who  feeds  on  human  conflict.  The companions 
 get  embroiled  in  the  legendary  events  as  the 
 Doctor  tries  to  expose  the  truth  and  prevent 
 further  bloodshed. 
  
 Review 
  
 Strengths 
  
     Unique Blend of History and Myth: The story weaves 
  together elements of Greek mythology (Trojan War, Medusa) 
  with historical fiction (Trojan conflict), creating 
  an intriguing backdrop. 
   
     Focus on Companions: The companions play active roles 
  in the narrative, with Barbara's knowledge of history 
  proving valuable. 
   
     Humorous Elements: The serial has lighter moments 
  with the Doctor and companions adjusting to ancient 
  Greece, providing a balance to the historical drama. 
  
 Weaknesses 
  
     Missing Episodes: Unfortunately, episodes 2 and 3 
  exist only as photo reconstructions, which can 
  disrupt the narrative flow for modern viewers. 
   
     Limited Historical Accuracy: While inspired 
  by mythology, the depiction of the Trojan War 
  might not be entirely historically accurate. 
   
     Slow Pacing in Parts (Reconstructions): 
  The reconstructed sections might feel 
  slow at times, especially during exposition 
  scenes explaining the mythology and historical context. 
  
 Reception: 
  
     Positive:  Praised for its  unique  blend  of  history 
  and  myth,  focus  on  the  companions'  roles, 
  and  lighter  humorous  moments.  Some  fans  also 
  enjoy  the  concept  of  the  Doctor  unraveling 
  a  fabricated  mythology. 
  
     Negative:  Criticised for its  missing  episodes 
  that  disrupt  the  narrative,  limited  historical 
  accuracy,  and  slow  pacing  in  certain  sections, 
  especially  when  relying  on  reconstructions. 
  
 Overall Thoughts: 
  
 "The Myth Makers"  is  an  interesting  experiment 
 in  merging  mythology  and  historical  fiction 
 in  Doctor Who.  While  the  missing  episodes 
 and  looser  approach  to  history  might  be 
 drawbacks,  it  offers  a  thought-provoking 
 exploration  of  warfare  and  the  power  of  stories. 
  
 Would I recommend watching it? 
  
     For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 6/10 
  (Especially those interested in historical settings 
  with a mythological twist 
  and enjoy seeing the companions in action) 
   
     For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 4/10 
  
 If you're a die-hard fan of classic Doctor Who 
 and  are  willing  to  overlook  the  limitations 
 of  lost  episodes  and  reconstructions, 
 "The Myth Makers"  might  be  worth  checking  out. 
 However,  if you prefer  fast-paced  adventures 
 with  complete  narratives  and  strict  historical 
 accuracy,  you  might  find  it  slow  and  less  engaging. 
  
 Additional Points to Consider: 
  
     This serial is significant for being the First Doctor's 
  first historical adventure, paving the way 
  for future historical stories in the show. 
  
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