Classic Doctor Who Season 26 Episode 12 Survival: Part 1
- November 22, 1989
- 24 min
The show Classic Doctor Who season 26 episode 12, titled "Survival: Part 1," finds the seventh incarnation of the Doctor and his companion, Ace, returning to her hometown of Perivale. They discover that the town is experiencing bizarre occurrences, including the disappearance of several people and the appearance of strange and vicious cat-like creatures.
As the Doctor and Ace investigate, they come across the source of the troubles: a group of humanoid cheetahs who are using the town as a hunting ground. The Doctor deduces that they are from a planet called the Cheetah People and that they are searching for a way to escape their world, which is slowly dying.
The Doctor and Ace are separated as the cheetahs continue to hunt them, with Ace being taken by one of the creatures. The Doctor seeks the help of a woman named Pat, who is involved in a local gang, in his search for Ace and to stop the cheetahs.
As the episode ends, the Doctor and Pat travel to another dimension in pursuit of the cheetahs and to save Ace.
"Survival: Part 1" sets the stage for the final story arc of Classic Doctor Who's original run. It explores themes of survival, animal instinct, and the pursuit of freedom. The episode features impressive practical effects for the cheetah creatures and builds tension through its fast pace and intense action sequences. It also offers character development for Ace as she confronts her past and her relationship with the Doctor.
Overall, "Survival: Part 1" is a thrilling and thought-provoking episode that leaves viewers hungry for more.