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 Doctor Who: The War Machines - A Classic Battle Against Mechanised Madness 
  
 Based on the information from the provided website 
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 Story 
  
 The Doctor, Steven, and Dodo arrive in London  in  1966 
 and  encounter  the  villianous  WOTAN,  a  supercomputer 
 that  controls  a  fleet  of  robotic  war machines. 
 WOTAN  seeks  to  take  over  the  world, 
 and  the  Doctor  must  find  a  way  to  stop  it 
 before  humanity  falls  under  the  control  of  machines. 
  
 Review (Based on Summary) 
  
     Early Cyberman Story: "The War Machines" introduces 
  the concept of the Cybermen as an evolving threat, 
  though their design differs from their later appearances. 
  This is significant for fans of classic Doctor Who lore. 
   
     Cold War Tensions: Set in 1966, the serial might reflect 
  Cold War tensions and fears of automation replacing humanity. 
  This can add an interesting historical context to the narrative. 
   
     High Stakes: With the fate of the world at stake, "The War Machines" 
  presents a clear and present danger that keeps the story engaging. 
  
 Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information): 
  
     Special Effects of the Era: The special effects used to depict 
  the war machines might seem primitive by modern standards. 
   
     Slow Pacing in Classic Who: Classic Doctor Who sometimes 
  featured a slower narrative pace compared to modern iterations. 
   
     Limited Companion Roles (Based on Summary): The summary doesn't 
  detail much about Steven and Dodo's roles in the narrative. 
  
 Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope) 
  
 "The War Machines"  is  a  historically  significant  serial 
 in  Doctor Who  as  it  introduces  the  Cybermen  concept. 
 The  Cold War  backdrop  and  high  stakes  add  to  the  narrative's 
 weight. 
  
 Would I Recommend Watching It? 
  
     For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 7/10 
  (Likely worth watching especially if you're interested 
  in the origins of the Cybermen and enjoy classic serials 
  with historical context) 
   
     For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 5/10 (The historical significance 
  and Cybermen connection might hold some appeal, but the slower pace, 
  limited companion roles, and dated special effects could be drawbacks) 
  
 Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide: 
  
     If possible, try to find reviews of the entire serial for a more 
  complete picture. 
   
     Classic Doctor Who had a different style than the modern series. 
  If you're new to classic Who, consider watching earlier stories 
  featuring the First Doctor to get a feel for the era's aesthetics 
  and storytelling before diving into "The War Machines". 
   
     Some fans enjoy watching classic Cybermen stories to compare them 
  to the modern iterations of the Cybermen. 
  
 I hope this helps!  If you can find more information about 
 the entire serial, I can provide a more comprehensive review. 
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