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 Doctor Who: The Smugglers - A Spacefaring Adventure with the First Doctor 
  
 Based on the information from the provided website 
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 here's a review of Doctor Who: The Smugglers: 
  
 Story 
  
 The TARDIS materializes on a asteroid mining colony 
 in  the  future.  The Doctor, Steven, and Dodo 
 find themselves  caught  in  a  conflict  between 
 the  ruthless  space  freighter  captain  Slaar 
 and  the  oppressed  miners.  The  serial  deals 
  with  themes  of  exploitation,  rebellion,  and  social justice. 
  
 Review (Based on Summary): 
  
     Social Commentary: "The Smugglers" tackles relevant themes 
  of exploitation of workers and the fight for justice, adding 
  depth to the narrative. 
   
     Spacefaring Adventure: The setting on a mining colony 
  and the involvement of space freighters provide a classic 
  space opera feel to the adventure. 
   
     Limited Historical Accuracy (Future Setting): While the serial 
  is set in the future, predictions about technology 
  and society might not be entirely accurate through 
  a modern lens. This is common with classic science fiction. 
  
 Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information): 
  
     Missing Episodes: Unfortunately, all six episodes of 
  "The Smugglers" are lost from the BBC archives. 
  This means experiencing the complete narrative is not possible. 
   
     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 Smugglers"  has  an  intriguing  premise  that  explores 
 social  issues  within  a  spacefaring  adventure  setting. 
 However,  the  missing  episodes  being a significant drawback. 
  
 Would I Recommend Watching It? 
  
     For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 4/10 
  (Only recommended if you have access to reconstructions 
  of the lost episodes and are comfortable 
  with incomplete stories. You might enjoy the social commentary 
  and space opera setting) 
   
     For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 2/10 (The missing episodes 
  and slower pace likely make this not very enjoyable for modern viewers) 
  
 Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide: 
  
     If you can find reviews based on reconstructions of "The Smugglers," 
  those might give you a better idea 
  of the complete story's enjoyability. 
   
     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 Smugglers". 
  
 I hope this helps!  Since a big part of the serial is missing, 
 it's difficult to recommend it wholeheartedly. 
  
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