Ep 17. Warriors' Gate: Part 1
- January 5, 1984
- 22 min
The Classic Doctor Who season 18 episode 17 titled "Warriors' Gate: Part 1" features the Fourth Doctor and his companions Romana and K9, who find themselves trapped in a mysterious and desolate dimension known as E-Space. The TARDIS becomes stranded in a strange white void, and the Doctor and his companions are uncertain how they can escape.
As they explore their surroundings, they encounter a race of creatures known as Tharils, who are slaves to the cruel and enigmatic captain of a looming spaceship, Rorvik. Rorvik and his crew are a group of time-sensitive scavengers who have become stuck in E-Space, trying to collect valuable minerals and power sources.
The Doctor and his companions learn of the Tharils' tragic history, which involves enslaved the Tharils across the universe, including their homeworld. They also discover that the Tharils possess unique and powerful abilities that could help the Doctor escape E-Space and allow the Tharils to overthrow their captors.
Meanwhile, Rorvik and his crew are growing increasingly desperate to escape E-Space and return to their own time. This desperation leads them to make reckless and dangerous decisions that put everyone involved in danger.
As the Doctor, Romana, and K9 team up to help the Tharils' cause, tensions rise between them and Rorvik's crew. The Doctor must figure out a way to help the Tharils and escape E-Space, while also dealing with the hostile and aggressive Rorvik and his crew.
The episode "Warriors' Gate: Part 1" sets up a thrilling and complex storyline that spans two episodes and features some of the most interesting and complex villains of Classic Doctor Who. The themes of slavery, power, and desperation are all explored in this episode, as the Doctor and his companions are forced to confront the realities of life in E-Space.
With stunning visual effects, tense action scenes, and engaging performances by both the main cast and the guest stars, "Warriors' Gate: Part 1" is a must-watch episode for fans of Classic Doctor Who and science fiction enthusiasts alike.