Frogs in space!!
After the last few tumultuous episodes, we settle in for a more standard story. There seems to be an on-going story arc of trying to get Tegan back to Heathrow Airport. Of course with the Doctor's track record of TARDIS control, doesn't go well, which in turn causes Tegan to complain more. We get to see the new TARDIS team dynamic really in action and we get to see mounting bickering. Tegan doesn't want to be there and complains about everything. Nyssa and Adric both have superiority complexes and don't know if they're friends or competition. Adric and the 5th Doctor seem to also be competing against each other as well, as opposed to the mentorship he had with the 4th Doctor. While the Doctor is settling into his new body and personality, he seems to also be playing referee between his new companions. Adric was better suited for the 4th Doctor and suffers from too many people in the TARDIS. Nyssa is best suited for the 5th Doctor solo. Tegan adds so much tension to the TARDIS that everyone is at each others throats. While her friendship with Nyssa grows and develops over time, she's not pleasant throughout season 19.
The story otherwise is standard Doctor Who fair. Crazy antagonist with delusions of grandeur. Robots in the guise of multiple cultures of Earth. Poisonous frogs. Fashion design by Tegan and a healthy does of Enlightenment and Persuasion. It's an interesting character piece for the main cast and seeing them react to the situation and dealing with each other.
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