Doctor Who (1963) Season 14 Episode 3 The Masque of Mandragora (3)

Doctor Who season 14 episode 3, "The Masque of Mandragora," takes us on a thrilling journey through time and space as the Doctor and his companion Sarah Jane Smith find themselves caught in the midst of a deadly plot in 15th century Italy.

The episode sees the TARDIS landing in San Martino, a small town in Renaissance Italy, where the Doctor and Sarah Jane discover that the local ruler, Count Federico, is under the influence of an alien entity known as the Mandragora Helix. The Helix seeks to use the Count as a pawn in its plan to take over the world, and as the Doctor and Sarah Jane investigate further, they realize that they may be the only ones who can stop the Helix from achieving its dark purpose.

As they dig deeper into the mystery, the Doctor and Sarah Jane must navigate a dangerous web of intrigue and betrayal, facing off against a range of foes including a group of bandits, a crazed scientist, and a team of assassins sent to kill them. Along the way, they are aided by a young noblewoman, Giuliano, who is fighting to protect her family and her people from the Helix's grip.

As the tension builds, the Doctor and Sarah Jane find themselves drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with the Helix, racing against time to uncover its plan and stop it before it's too late. With stunning visuals, pulse-pounding action, and a range of memorable characters, "The Masque of Mandragora" is a must-see episode for Doctor Who fans old and new.