Review: Doctor Who Classic: Remembrance of the Daleks

1988. From the first of the new Dalek stories, to the last. There were five new Dalek stories, and this was the fifth. Remembrance is interesting because even though it is a little fanwank, returning to the original location and reviving the Daleks for a civil war, it's somewhat more bearable because it's an anniversary year on the program. For the first time, the boasts by the Doctor feel earned.
     Superb direction, brillaint writing and excellent turns by all actors involved, this story seems to be half-knowing that the series was coming to an end. The Daleks are excellent in this story, both varieties, and it just advances the idea wonderfully.
     1963, and The Doctor and Ace return to Coal Hill School, where the Daleks have come together to find an artifact called the Hand of Omega, a star-accelerator. They're split into two factions; the Imperials are bound into their shells and are pure white, while the Renegades are free and have more firepower. The Doctor left the Hand of Omega in Shoreditch during his first incarnation, waiting for anyone that would come to claim it...
     In essence it's a wonderful tale that has a touching look back upon the history of Doctor Who, and it stands out as one of the best in the 25th season.

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