Despite the fact that the special effects make "Flash Gordon" look like "The Matrix", Doctor Who was a pretty good show. Despite a bunch of mediocre episodes that were basically rejected horror movies(___ of fear,____of death, you get the picture), there were some great stories, concepts, and writing. Also, the character of the Doctor was charming and funny, no matter who played him. Sadly, the show got canceled in the late 80's, just as it was getting good again after a slump. Best episodes of each Doctor- William Hartnell-"The Daleks"-introduced the salt-shaker bad guys, very well written. Patrick Troughton-"Tomb Of The Cybermen" Very atmospheric, with a great performance by Troughton. See if you can spot the supporting cast in various Bond movies! Jon Pertwee-"The Green Death"-Could have been terrible, but suceeds with some of the best writing ever in the show. Tom Baker-"City Of Death" shot beautifully in Paris, and featuring Julian Glover and John Cleese. Written by Douglas Adams, as well. Peter Davidson-"Caves of Androzani". Perhaps the best directed episode, Davidson's last. Colin Baker-"The Two Doctors". Troughton and Colin team up. Great fun, and shot beautifully in Spain. Slyvestor McCoy-"Rememberance Of The Daleks" A cool Dalek story, and also a trip down memory lane, with references to past Dalek stories and also the pilot episode, "An Unearthly Child".
Then there's Mcgann, but that's a different review all together...
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