Doctor Who (1963) Season 16 Episode 17 The Power of Kroll (1)

The Power of Kroll (1) is the seventeenth episode of the sixteenth season of Doctor Who. The story begins as the Doctor and Romana arrive on the third moon of the planet Delta Magna in search of the fifth segment of the Key to Time. The moon is inhabited by a group of human colonists who are being held hostage by a group of native beings known as the Swampies. The Swampies believe that the fifth segment of the Key to Time is sacred to their god, Kroll.

The Doctor and Romana are soon caught up in a conflict between the Swampies and the colonists, who have been drilling for methane gas on the moon. The Swampies believe that the drilling is disrupting Kroll and causing the destruction of their world. The colonists, on the other hand, believe that they have a right to drill for the valuable gas.

As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that there is much more to Kroll than meets the eye. The Doctor and Romana discover that the creature is in fact a giant squid-like monster, and that the Swampies have been worshipping it as a god for generations. The colonists, meanwhile, are determined to kill Kroll and harvest its body for valuable materials.

The Doctor must navigate the complex politics of the situation, as well as dealing with the dangerous and unpredictable Kroll itself. He also faces opposition from a group of mercenaries who have been hired to protect the colonists and are more interested in being paid than in finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.

Throughout the episode, the Doctor and Romana work to uncover the truth behind Kroll and to find a way to bring peace to the moon. They are aided by a group of sympathetic Swampies and a brave scientist named Thawn, who has his own reasons for wanting to help the Doctor.

As the episode draws to a close, the conflict between the colonists and the Swampies comes to a head, and the Doctor must use all his skills and knowledge to prevent a catastrophe. But even as the tension begins to ease, there are hints that there may be more to Kroll than anyone has yet discovered.

The Power of Kroll (1) is a classic episode of Doctor Who that explores themes of science, religion, and politics. It is a thrilling adventure that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats, and its message of the importance of understanding and compassion is as relevant today as it was when the episode first aired.