Ep 17. The Planet of the Spiders, Episode 3

The Planet of the Spiders is the seventeenth episode of the first season of Doctor Who: The Best of The Third Doctor. In this episode, The Doctor is continuing his investigation into the mysterious blue crystal, which is now in the possession of Lupton and his spider companions. Meanwhile, Sarah Jane and Mike Yates are captured by the spiders and taken to their underground lair.

As The Doctor continues to search for the crystal, he discovers that it has the power to enhance telepathic abilities. He uses this power to communicate with the spiders and tries to make a deal with them. However, Lupton has other plans and he betrays The Doctor, stealing the crystal and using its power to summon the Great One, the spider goddess.

With the Great One’s arrival, chaos ensues as the spiders turn on each other and The Doctor and his companions try to escape. The Doctor realizes that the only way to stop the Great One is to return the crystal to the planet of Metebelis Three, where it belongs. In a thrilling race against time, The Doctor faces the spiders in a final showdown and ultimately triumphs, returning the crystal and restoring order to the planet.

Overall, The Planet of the Spiders offers an exciting and action-packed adventure for fans of Doctor Who. The complex plot and intriguing characters provide plenty of suspense and intrigue, and the special effects bring the alien world of Metebelis Three to life. Fans of The Third Doctor will be pleased to see him facing off against one of his most formidable foes, while newcomers to the show will be drawn in by the thrilling action and dynamic storytelling.