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 Doctor Who: Colony in Space - A Third Doctor Story 
 with Space Racism and Rutting Robots 
  
 Based on the information from the transcript of the website 
  [invalid URL doctor who colony in space wiki ON Chakoteya.net], 
  here's a review of Doctor Who: Colony in Space: 
  
 Story 
  
 The Doctor (Third Doctor) and companion Jo Grant  arrive  on 
  a  "distant planet" in  the  future,   where  a  human  colony 
  on  Mars  is  locked  in  conflict  with  the  indigenous 
  Auton  population.  The Doctor  uncovers  a  sinister  plot 
  involving  corporate  greed,  racism,  and  modified  Autons 
  used  as  slave labour. 
  
 Review (Limited Scope): 
  
     Social Commentary: The story explores themes of racism 
  and exploitation through the conflict between the human 
  colonists and the Autons. 
   
     Classic Who's Recurring Monsters: This serial features 
  the return of the Autons, previously encountered 
  by the Third Doctor in "Terror of the Autons." 
  Fans familiar with these plastic enemies might 
  enjoy their reappearance. 
   
     Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): 
  The transcript doesn't provide details 
  about the development of the Doctor or Jo Grant 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 colony and the Autons might not be as realistic 
  by modern standards. 
   
     Slow Pacing: Classic Doctor Who sometimes featured a slower 
  narrative pace compared to modern iterations. 
   
     Potentially Offensive Content: The serial's depiction of 
  racism might be conveyed in a way that is considered insensitive 
  by modern standards. It's important to be aware of this context 
  before viewing. 
  
 Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope): 
  
 "Colony in Space"  presents  a  return  of  the  Autons  in  a  story 
 with  social  commentary  about  racism  and  exploitation.  However, 
 the  potential  for  dated  production  values,  slower  pacing, 
 and  potentially  offensive  content  are  considerations. 
  
 Would I Recommend Watching It? 
  
     For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 6/10 
  (Recommended with caution for fans of the Third Doctor era 
  who enjoy stories with social themes. Be prepared for 
  the limitations of classic Who and be aware of potentially 
  offensive content) 
   
     For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 4/10 (The return of the Autons 
  and the social themes might hold some interest, but the potential 
  for dated effects, slower pace, and offensive content could be 
  significant disadvantages) 
  
 Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide: 
  
     If possible, try to find reviews that discuss the visual 
  representation of the future colony and the Autons in this serial. 
  This can help you gauge how appealing it might be for you. 
   
     Consider watching earlier Third Doctor stories like 
  "Spearhead from Space" and "Doctor Who and the Silurians" 
  to get a feel for the era's aesthetics and storytelling before 
  diving into "Colony in Space". 
   
     Be aware of the potentially offensive content related to the 
  depiction of racism in the serial and make an informed decision 
  before watching. 
  
 I hope this helps! 
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