Premise: The TARDIS is penetrated by the ancient Keeper of Traken who senses that a terrible evil is threatening his world. He requests the Doctor’s help.
Notes: Geoffrey Beevers makes his only appearance as the Master in this story, although he was instead credited as Melkur to conceal the surprise of the characters return. From the end of this story until the end of the series's original run, Anthony Ainley took over the role and the name of his character in this story, Tremas, is an anagram of of the word Master. In this story the Master's decaying form was achieved by makeup as apposed to a mask which was used for The Deadly Assassin. However, the cloak remained the same.
Verdict: A thankful departure from the so-called hard science of this season gives us a bit more of a fantasy tale set against an idyllic backdrop and featuring some great characters in what is ultimately a bit of a tragedy. Just a shame the ending's rushed 9/10
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