Doctor Who (1963) Season 10 Episode 15 Planet of the Daleks (1)
- April 7, 1973
The Doctor and his companion Jo Grant find themselves stranded on the planet Spiridon, where they discover that the Daleks have a secret base. The Doctor knows that the Daleks are up to no good and sets out to find out exactly what they are planning. Meanwhile, Jo is captured by the invisible Spiridon natives and taken to their hidden city. As the Doctor tries to locate her, he also learns that there are many dangers lurking on the planet, including deadly plants and terrifying monsters.
The Doctor soon realizes that the Daleks are using Spiridon as a base for their latest scheme to conquer the universe. They have created a dangerous virus that can freeze and kill any living creature, and plan to use it to exterminate all life on the planets they wish to conquer. The Doctor knows that he must stop the Daleks at all costs, but he is vastly outnumbered and outgunned.
With the help of a group of Thals, who are also stranded on Spiridon, the Doctor hatches a plan to destroy the Dalek base and stop their evil plan. Together, they navigate through the treacherous jungle, avoiding the deadly plants, and finally reach the base. But getting inside proves to be a challenge, as the Daleks have a formidable security system in place.
When they finally breach the base, the Doctor and his allies discover the full extent of the Daleks' plan, and the danger they are all in. In a race against time, they must stop the virus from being released and save all the planets that the Daleks have targeted. As the battle rages on, the Doctor is forced to make a decision that could have dire consequences for himself and his companions.
In the end, the Doctor emerges victorious, but at a great cost. The Daleks are defeated, but there are casualties on both sides. Jo and the Thals escape with their lives, but the Doctor must deal with the emotional fallout of his actions. As he and Jo prepare to leave Spiridon, the Doctor realizes that they have both been changed by their experiences on the planet.
Planet of the Daleks (1) is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Doctor Who, filled with danger, suspense, and high stakes. Fans of the long-running series will love this classic adventure, which showcases the Doctor's bravery, intelligence, and resourcefulness, and reminds us why he is one of the greatest heroes in science fiction history.