It's virtually the same format as the previous episode, The Doctor and co. battling for freedom, whilst The War Chief battles with The Chief of Security. I enjoy it, because I'm a fan of The War Games in general, but it's hard to say it's original, as it's virtually a repeat of the previous episode, lots of running around, toing and froing.
The content of the episode isn't wildly original or fresh, midway and it's a little padded out, but the episode does have its strengths, the Time Lord Society finally comes to life, and of course the arrival of Patrick's son David, in his first credited role on the show, Private Moor. Such a talented actor, he was great here in one of his first roles, such a beautiful speaking voice. James Bree's Security Chief has grown on me over the years, his antagonistic, almost laboured delivery somehow suits the character, and you get a true sense of hostility between him and The War Chief's character.
Perhaps having a break in between each episode is helping, as it is one step forward two back, but Troughton as a joy to watch in his last adventure.
The content of the episode isn't wildly original or fresh, midway and it's a little padded out, but the episode does have its strengths, the Time Lord Society finally comes to life, and of course the arrival of Patrick's son David, in his first credited role on the show, Private Moor. Such a talented actor, he was great here in one of his first roles, such a beautiful speaking voice. James Bree's Security Chief has grown on me over the years, his antagonistic, almost laboured delivery somehow suits the character, and you get a true sense of hostility between him and The War Chief's character.
Perhaps having a break in between each episode is helping, as it is one step forward two back, but Troughton as a joy to watch in his last adventure.