Ep 20. The Horns of Nimon: Part 4
- January 12, 1980
- 26 min
The Horns of Nimon: Part 4 is the final episode in season 17 of Classic Doctor Who. In this episode, the Doctor and Romana continue to combat the power-hungry and destructive Nimon, who is stealing energy from the planet of Skonnos with the help of the Skonnan leader, Soldeed. With Soldeed under the Nimon's control, the Doctor and Romana must come up with a plan to stop the Nimon from devouring the planet's energy and causing catastrophic destruction.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise as Soldeed becomes increasingly erratic and volatile under the Nimon's influence. The Doctor and Romana work closely together as they search for a weakness in the Nimon's defenses. They eventually discover that the Nimon's power source is vulnerable to sonic energy and devise a plan to use the TARDIS as a sonic weapon.
Throughout the episode, there are moments of action and suspense as the Doctor and Romana face off against the Nimon and Soldeed. The stakes are high as they race against time to save the planet of Skonnos before it's too late.
The episode also features moments of humor and wit, as is typical of many Classic Doctor Who episodes. The Doctor's quirky personality and Romana's intelligence and resourcefulness make for an entertaining and engaging dynamic.
Overall, The Horns of Nimon: Part 4 is a thrilling and satisfying conclusion to season 17 of Classic Doctor Who. It showcases the strengths of the Doctor and Romana as a team and leaves audiences with a sense of excitement and anticipation for what's to come in future seasons.