Doctor Who (1963) Season 18 Episode 21 The Keeper of Traken (1)
- January 31, 1981
The Keeper of Traken (1) is the twenty-first episode of the eighteenth season of the popular British sci-fi television show Doctor Who. The episode follows the Doctor (played by Tom Baker) and his companion Adric (played by Matthew Waterhouse) as they arrive on the planet Traken, where they find that something is amiss.
Traken is a planet of peace and harmony, where the inhabitants live in perfect balance with one another and nature. The Keeper of Traken is a high priest who acts as a sort of mediator between the planet and the people, using his powers to ensure that the planet remains in harmony.
However, when the Doctor and Adric arrive on Traken, they discover that the current Keeper is dying and that a new Keeper must be chosen. This is where the trouble begins, as a dark force is trying to take over the planet and use the powers of the Keeper for their own evil purposes.
The Doctor and Adric find themselves in the middle of a power struggle as different factions on Traken vie for control of the Keeper. They must use their wits and resourcefulness to try to prevent the dark force from taking over, and to find a way to restore balance to the planet.
As the plot unfolds, the Doctor and Adric encounter a variety of interesting and memorable characters, including Nyssa (played by Sarah Sutton), the daughter of the current Keeper, and a group of rebels who are fighting against the oppressive regime.
The Keeper of Traken (1) is a classic Doctor Who episode that showcases the strengths of the show in terms of its imaginative storytelling, inventive special effects, and engaging characters. It is a must-watch for fans of the series, as well as anyone who enjoys science fiction and fantasy.
