Doctor Who, Season Twenty

I'm not sure this season really hit the "only classic Doctor Who enemies" requirement it set out for, but that's really no mark against it. It was a fairly competent season overall and didn't need any such anniversary year gimmicks to help it along.

The Black Guardian plotline was a bit interesting, but seemed frequently overshadowed by the stories it ran across. It did, however, make for a good introduction to Turlough, who has swiftly proven my favorite Fifth Doctor companion. (But who knows? Maybe Kamelion will grow on me?

Anyway, here's the score breakdown:

Arc of Infinity - 7.00
Part One - 7.00
Part Two - 7.00
Part Three - 7.00
Part Four - 7.00

Snakedance - 10.00
Part One - 10.00
Part Two - 10.00
Part Three - 10.00
Part Four - 10.00

Mawdryn Undead - 6.75
Part One - 7.00
Part Two - 7.00
Part Three - 6.00
Part Four - 7.00

Terminus - 6.50
Part One - 7.00
Part Two - 6.00
Part Three - 6.00
Part Four - 7.00

Enlightenment - 9.00
Part One - 9.00
Part Two - 9.00
Part Three - 9.00
Part Four - 9.00

The King's Demons - 6.00
Part One - 7.00
Part Two - 5.00

Best episode: Snakedance, Part One - 10.00
Runner-up: Snakedance, Part Four - 10.00
Worst episode: The Kings' Demons, Part Two - 5.00

Season Twenty average: 7.68

Best guest appearance: Lynda Baron as Wreck (Enlightenment)
Best special effect: The sailing ships (Enlightenment)
Best musical score: To be honest, I didn't take special notice of any.

The Five Doctors is next.

(Modified from the original posted at Gallifrey Base on 25 April 2024.)