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The story starts off incredibly strong with episodes 1 and 2, but unfortunately, it declines sharply in both quality and enjoyment by episodes 3 and 4. This drop-off is frustrating because the early strengths are undeniable. The acting is top-tier—I’ve immediately fallen for the Second Doctor, who is both charming and engaging, and Victoria adds a delightful touch of eye-candy. The writing in the first half is compelling, capturing the spirit of the age of exploration with a sci-fi twist, as the characters venture into the mysterious Tomb of the Cybermen. The production design deserves high praise; the costumes and sets exude a cold, haunting atmosphere that feels almost tangible through the screen.
However, the latter half stumbles badly. After a jaw-dropping climax midway, the story’s writing begins to fall apart. The human antagonist is frustratingly stupid, making the same mistakes over and over in a way that breaks immersion. Their repetitive actions turn what should be tense moments into aggravating ones. On top of that, the Cybermen voices—while appropriately robotic to emphasise their alien, inorganic nature—are often so unclear that subtitles become a necessity just to follow their dialogue.
In the end, the story had immense promise, delivering some of the best moments I’ve seen in Classic Who so far, but it fails to bring the narrative to a satisfying conclusion. While it’s not something I’d recommend outright, it’s far from the worst Classic Who story. If you’re a completionist, you’ll find this one of the less painfully bad entries—but it’s hard not to wish it had fulfilled its potential.
