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  Msg # 1533 of 1759 on ZZCA4349, Monday 7-14-24, 8:11  
  From: THE DOCTOR  
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  Subj: Google Gemini reviews Doctor Who Web of   
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 From: doctor@doctor.nl2k.ab.ca 
  
 ## Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World - A Global Threat 
 with the Second Doctor 
  
 Based on the information from the website 
 [invalid URL enemy of the world doctor who ON Chakoteya.net], 
 here's a review of Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World: 
  
 **Story** 
  
 The Doctor (Second Doctor) and companions Jamie and Victoria 
 arrive on Earth,  1989  (in  the  serial's  context, 
 a  future  setting).  They  discover  the  world  is  under 
 control  of  Salamander,  a  powerful  being  who  has 
 infiltrated  a  global  communications  network 
 and  is  subtly  manipulating  humanity. 
 The Doctor must  unravel  Salamander's  plan 
 and  free  humanity  from  his  control. 
  
 **Review (Based on Summary):** 
  
 * **Unique Villain:**  Salamander  presents  a  different 
 kind  of  threat  compared  to  Daleks  or  Cybermen.  This 
 could  be  interesting  for  fans  who  want  a  more  subtle  antagonist. 
  
 * **Dystopian Future Setting:**  The  story  takes  place  on  a  future 
 Earth  controlled  by  a  malevolent  intelligence,  offering 
 a  dystopian  backdrop  for  the  narrative. 
  
 * **Limited Character Development (Based on Summary):**  The  summary 
 doesn't  give  much  detail  about  the  development  of  the Doctor, 
 Jamie,  or  Victoria  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  future  Earth  might  not  be  as  realistic  by  modern 
 standards. 
  
 * **Slow Pacing:**  Classic  Doctor Who  sometimes  featured  a  slower 
 narrative  pace  compared  to  modern  iterations. 
  
 * **Lost Episodes:**  This serial  has  lost  episodes,  meaning 
 experiencing  the  complete  narrative  might  be  difficult. 
  
 **Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):** 
  
 "The Enemy of the World"  presents  a  unique  villain  and 
 a  dystopian  future  Earth  setting.  This  could  be  appealing 
 for  fans  looking  for  a  different  kind  of  Doctor Who  adventure. 
 However,  the  potential  for  dated  production  values, 
 slower  pacing,  and  lost  episodes  are  drawbacks. 
  
 **Would I Recommend Watching It?** 
  
 * **For Fans of Classic Doctor Who:** 5/10 
 (Only recommended  if  you're  comfortable  with  incomplete 
 stories  and  are  a  completist  for  the  Second Doctor era. 
  The  unique  villain  and  dystopian  future  setting  might 
  be  interesting) 
  
 * **For Fans of Modern Doctor Who:** 3/10 (The  unique  villain 
 concept  might  hold  some  interest,  but  the  potential 
 for  dated  effects,  slower  pace,  and  missing  episodes 
 could  be  significant  disadvantages) 
  
 **Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide:** 
  
 * Since  there  are  lost  episodes,  experiencing  the  complete 
  narrative  might  be  difficult. 
  
 *  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 Enemy of the World". 
  
 I hope this helps!  While  "The Enemy of the World" 
 has  interesting  elements,  the  dated production  values, 
 slower  pacing,  and  missing  episodes  make  it  a  difficult 
 recommendation  for  casual  viewers. 
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