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  Msg # 1470 of 1759 on ZZCA4349, Monday 7-14-24, 8:10  
  From: THE DOCTOR  
  To: ALL  
  Subj: Google Gemini reviews Evil of the Daleks  
 XPost: rec.arts.drwho, uk.media.tv.sf.drwho, rec.arts.sf.tv 
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 From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca 
  
 ## Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks - A Second Doctor 
 Adventure with the Daleks 
  
 Based on the information from the website 
 [invalid URL the evil of the daleks doctor who ON Chakoteya.net], 
 here's a review of Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks: 
  
 **Story** 
  
 The Doctor (Second Doctor) 
 and  companions  Polly  and  Jamie 
 arrive  on  a  human  colony  on  the  planet  Vulcan. 
 They  discover  the  Daleks  have  survived  their 
 apparent  destruction  in  "The Power of the Daleks" 
 and  are  manipulating  the  colony  to  mine  a  powerful 
 mineral  called  Thallium.  The  narrative  focuses 
 on  the  Doctor's  struggle  to  thwart  the  Daleks' 
 plans  and  protect  the  humans. 
  
 **Review (Based on Summary):** 
  
 * **Dalek Return:**  This  serial  sees  the  iconic 
 Daleks  return  as  the  main  villains,  following 
 their  defeat  in  "The Power of the Daleks." 
 This  continuity  might  be  enjoyable  for  fans 
 of  these  classic  enemies. 
  
 * **Space Exploration Setting:**  The  story  takes 
 place  on  a  human  colony  on  another  planet, 
 adding  a  sense  of  adventure  and  exploration 
 to  the  narrative. 
 * **Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): 
  
 **  The  summary  doesn't  give  much  detail  about 
  the  development  of  the Doctor,  Polly,  or  Jamie 
  in  this  serial. 
  
 **Possible Weaknesses (Considering Limited Information):** 
  
 * **Classic Who's Production Values:**  Special effects 
 in  classic  Doctor Who  were  limited  by  the  era's 
 technology.  The  depiction  of  the  Daleks 
 and  the  space  colony  might  not  be  as  realistic 
 by  modern  standards. 
  
 * **Slow Pacing:**  Classic  Doctor Who  sometimes 
 featured  a  slower  narrative  pace  compared 
 to  modern  iterations. 
  
 **Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):** 
  
 "The Evil of the Daleks"  brings  back  a  classic 
 enemy  for  the  Second Doctor  to  face  in  a  space 
  exploration  setting.  However,  the  potential  for 
  dated  special effects  and  slower  pacing  could 
  be  drawbacks. 
  
 **Would I Recommend Watching It?** 
  
 * **For Fans of Classic Doctor Who:** 6/10 
 (Likely  worth  watching  if  you  enjoy 
 the  Second Doctor  era  and  the  Daleks. 
 The  space  colony  setting  adds  some  intrigue) 
  
 * **For Fans of Modern Doctor Who:** 4/10 
 (The  presence  of  the  Daleks  might  hold 
 some  interest,  but  the  potential  for  dated 
 effects  and  slower  pace  could  be  less  appealing) 
  
 **Here are some additional points to consider 
 that might help you decide:** 
  
 * If  possible,  try  to  find  reviews  that 
 mention  the  special effects  used 
 for  the  Daleks  in  this  serial. 
 This  can  help  you  gauge  how 
 they  might  hold  up  today. 
  
 *  Classic  Doctor Who  had  a  different 
 style  than  the  modern  series.  If  you're 
  new  to  classic  Who,  consider  watching  other 
  stories  featuring  the  Second Doctor  to  get 
  a  feel  for  the  era's  aesthetics  and 
  storytelling  before  diving  into  "The Evil of the Daleks". 
  
 I hope this helps!  While  "The Evil of the Daleks"  might 
 be  appealing  to  fans  of  the  Second Doctor  and  the  Daleks, 
  the  potential  for  dated  production  values  is  a consideration. 
  
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