The Daemons - Episode 5

The conclusion, and the Master is defeated. And he doesn't get away! Azal is suitably impressive. Stephen Thorne has one of the best evil voices out there, along with James Earl Jones and Valentine Dyall. We've not heard or seen the last of him (Stephen, that is, not Azal). The Brigadier gets to say his famous "Chap with wings, there, five rounds rapid" line. Jo's attempt to get Azal to kill her instead of the Doctor is noble, but I just can't help but feel it's a lame way for Azal to be defeated. He couldn't understand it, says the Doctor... OK, sure. But why does that make him blow himself up? Oh, well. Still, it's a great ending to a great story.

Thumbs up. Yep. I know, everyone claims it's their favorite Pertwee story, most notably the actors and crew who made it. It is great, but I don't think it's the best Pertwee story. Lots of great location work, the Master, UNIT, villagers, it's got everything. Highly recommended.