Classic Doctor Who Season 6 Episode 19 The Krotons: Part 1

Classic Doctor Who season 6 episode 19, "The Krotons: Part 1," takes viewers on a thrilling adventure with the Second Doctor (played by Patrick Troughton), his companions Jamie (played by Frazer Hines) and Zoe (played by Wendy Padbury), and the TARDIS as they land on a desolate planet called the Gonds.

The Gonds are an intelligent but primitive society ruled by a race of mysterious beings called the Krotons, who have enslaved them for generations. The Gonds are forced to serve the Krotons by providing them with a chemical called "hexachromite," which the Krotons use to power their machinery. This arrangement has been going on for so long that the Gonds think of the Krotons as gods and have developed a religion around them.

The Doctor and his companions arrive just as the Gonds are preparing to choose new "companions" to send to the Krotons' ship as tribute. The Doctor quickly realizes that something is amiss and begins to investigate. He and Jamie even volunteer to go on the mission themselves to see what the Krotons are really up to.

Meanwhile, Zoe stays behind to help one of the Gonds, a young man named Thara, who is trying to organize a rebellion against the Krotons. Together, they discover an underground laboratory where the Krotons have been conducting experiments on the Gonds. They find evidence that the Krotons are not the benevolent gods the Gonds think they are, but rather a malevolent force that is using the Gonds for their own purposes.

As the episode progresses, the tension ramps up as the Doctor, Jamie, and the Gond companions make their way to the Krotons' ship. They encounter deadly traps and obstacles along the way, and it's clear that the Krotons will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Meanwhile, back on the planet's surface, Zoe and Thara's rebellion gains traction, leading to a showdown with the Krotons' minions.

"The Krotons: Part 1" is a gripping episode that showcases the best of Classic Doctor Who's blend of sci-fi, adventure, and suspense. The Gonds are an interesting and sympathetic species, and the mystery of the Krotons' true motives keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. Patrick Troughton's Doctor is as charming and clever as ever, and his chemistry with his companions adds a touch of lightheartedness to the otherwise serious tone of the episode. With a strong storyline and compelling characters, "The Krotons: Part 1" is a must-watch for Doctor Who fans of all ages.