Dr Who - The Mutants: DVD Review

Dr Who - The Mutants: DVD Review

Dr Who - The Mutants
Released by BBC and Roadshow
Rating: PG
This six part 1972 serial sees Jon Pertwee's Third Doctor and companion Jo thrust into the 30th Century to deliver a message from The Doctor's race, The Time Lords.
But when they arrive they find a world, Solos, torn apart by suspicion, Mutants and a Human Empire looking to flex its final might before leaving the planet it once ruled over.
Can the Doctor bring peace to both sides in these warring factions?
The Mutants is a story which is stretched a little too long - it could have comfortably sat in 4 parts but an extra 2 means the story drags somewhat and sags.
Some of the acting is of the ropiest order as well - but the story idea is An admirable one, dealing as it does with evolution and independence.
Pertwee still stands the test of time - even if those around him fail to measure up; some impressive effects (well, impressive for their time) shine through as well but all in all, The Mutants is a case of slightly missing the mark.
Extras: Commentary, docos - the usual collection - nothing really stands out from the extras. Is it possible the classic series is running out of things to say about each release?

Rating: 5/10