Rating 7/10
Alternate Titles: The Zygon Terror or The Friggin Ugly Red Meany Head Things. Not to be confused with Terror of the Autons.
Wow, Steven Moffat is a nerd! The Zygons made a minor appearance in the 50th Anniversary Special. I had not yet seen the original episode when the Zygons were first introduced, so they didn't mean much to me when I saw them in the 50th special. I don't know if they became popular or why they did, but it seemed kind of random to bring these guys back. I didn't really find the Zygons very likable, but they stand out in my brain. Maybe it was their look. They are very unique.
I love UNIT and all its characters. I don't care if the plots are really bad. I just love UNIT. Did I mean to say that out loud? Am I labeling myself? And the Brigadier summons the Doctor back to Earth! That's awesome! No self respecting renegade Time Lord would ever allow that to happen. Actually, the Doctor is rather annoyed that the Brigadier used said summons. I don't think he expected the Brigadier to actually use it.
The Loch Ness monster is really a robot controlled by the Zygons. That's....peculiar.
I can't look at a stag's head without thinking that I'm being watched by some rabid red aliens. My life is so strange now.
Poor Harry, getting assaulted like that. He reminds me a bit like the old Ian Chesterton character, except with a little less direction. There's something rather likable about Harry. But then again, he's rather cute so I don't mind if he does the wrong thing. Go away Sarah Jane! Shoo!
Tibetan monks can teach you many things. Listen, my child, and I will teach you how to put yourself in a trance. That's a useful skill you can use in math class. Wasn't Pertwee doing that in every other episode? So he does remember things from his previous life.
All these doubles are confusing me!!!!!!!!
The Doctor has 'nearly died' on several occasions, including in this episode. I certainly hope it doesn't become a habit. That's why you have girl companions.
I hate all that science fiction terminology they used in this episode.
Next Up: Planet of Evil
Yay! I was going through withdrawls waiting!
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