#and 4todoom is an excellent example of how a ‘second ep’ is a vital part of a new doctors initiation

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four to doomsday is a funny serial because it’s objectively kinda dull but it’s so SO good at showing us what makes fivey and his friends tick

#doctor who #especially because 5 is out of comission for a lot of Castrovalva #or at least he hasn’t quite settled into his rhythm yet #and 4todoom is an excellent example of how a ‘second ep’ is a vital part of a new doctors initiation #just plonk the doctor and Co down somewhere and see how they react! #we see his designated driver ‘oh shit where’s heathrow’ role #but also his energy and even a bit of mischief #making faces at the security bots and that little smile when he blocks the camera with his hat #and his tetchiness too - ‘ah! you’re spoiling my concentration >:( #I also love that scene where they’re watching the dancing and Tegan is like ‘what are we doing the vibes are off’ #but five explains that he needs time to think so just look like you’re enjoying yourself #before cheerfully waving at their hosts #it’s a nice microcosm of how his outward ‘politeness’ is very much a facade #also we get some good scenes to show how team 5 works #nyssa and adric being impressed with the logic vs the doctor and Tegan’s knowledge of earth (and dry humour) #‘how’s your ancient history Tegan?’ ‘like I feel - awful -_-‘ ‘not to worry mines pretty good!’ #iTS SO GOOD #I will defend this serial I have so many thoughts #fifth doctor #5th doctor #season 19 #Tegan #adric #nyssa #classic who