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 Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon - A Third Doctor Story 
 with Space Politics and Environmentalism 
  
 Based on the information from the transcript of the website 
 [invalid URL doctor who curse of peladon ON Chakoteya.net], 
 here's a review of Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon: 
  
 Story 
  
 The Doctor (Third Doctor) and companion Jo Grant  arrive 
 on the galactic  Federation  world  of  Peladon, 
 which  is  embroiled  in  a  political  struggle 
 between  a  progressive  queen  and  a  conservative 
 councillor  who  appeals  to  superstition 
 to  maintain  the  status quo. 
  
   The Doctor  uncovers  an  ancient  evil  manipulating 
   events  behind  the  scenes  and  must  find  a  way 
   to  resolve  the  conflict  and  defeat  the  threat. 
  
 Review (Limited Scope): 
  
     Political Intrigue: The serial incorporates elements 
  of political intrigue and social commentary, 
  exploring themes of environmentalism and progress vs. tradition. 
   
     Unique World-Building: The story introduces the world of Peladon 
  and its culture, adding variety to the Doctor Who universe. 
   
     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 alien world and creatures 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 Curse of Peladon"  presents  a  political  intrigue 
 story  with  social  commentary  on  a  unique  alien  world. 
 However,  the  potential  for  dated  production  values, 
 slower  pacing,  and  limited  character  development 
 are  considerations. 
  
 Would I Recommend Watching It? 
  
     For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 7/10 
  (Recommended for fans of the Third Doctor era 
  who enjoy stories with political themes and world-building. 
  Be prepared for the limitations of classic Who) 
   
     For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 5/10 (The political intrigue 
  and world-building might hold some interest, but the potential 
  for dated effects, slower pace, and less character 
  focus could be 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 Peladon and its creatures. This can help 
  you gauge how appealing it might be for you. 
   
     Consider watching other Third Doctor stories with political 
  themes like "The Green Death" to get a sense of his approach 
  to such narratives before diving into "The Curse of Peladon". 
  
 I hope this helps!  While "The Curse of Peladon" 
 has  interesting  concepts  for  classic  Doctor Who  fans, 
 the  production limitations  might  be  a  factor  to  consider, 
 especially  for  viewers  more  accustomed  to  the  modern  series. 
  
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