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This is the fifteenth release from Big Finish in their range of full cast audio adventures starring classic Doctor Whos. It stars Pater Davison as Five and Sarah Sutton as Nyssa. There are four episodes, roughly 25-30 minutes each, complete with original theme music between each, and cliff hanger endings. Two episodes per disc on 2 discs, and a short booklet with some notes from the author.
There are some strange goings on in the Universe. The Doctor is being chased by the Daleks, who are trying to drag him and the TARDIS to a particular time and place. There are some strange bumps in the time tracks, and just why does the Emperor Dalek want a word with him? The answer to this question is surprising, and leads to a satisfying Who tale with some excellent concepts and realisation.
Once again the Big Finish team have managed to take the Daleks and do something new and interesting with them. Here they are faced with a threat that terrifies them, and they are helpless against. It's an inspired story idea, and leads to some superb voice acting as the actors try to convey the Daleks fear in their emotionless voices. The story's conclusion is also an inspired idea, with the meddling in the time lines resulting in some well drawn and interesting consequences.
In all a well scripted play with some fascinating concepts, a few nods to famous events in the TV series to keep the fans alert, and some superb performances from the principles (not least Davison, who is full of compassion and thought in some nicely done scenes between him and Nyssa). 5 stars for this one.
There are some strange goings on in the Universe. The Doctor is being chased by the Daleks, who are trying to drag him and the TARDIS to a particular time and place. There are some strange bumps in the time tracks, and just why does the Emperor Dalek want a word with him? The answer to this question is surprising, and leads to a satisfying Who tale with some excellent concepts and realisation.
Once again the Big Finish team have managed to take the Daleks and do something new and interesting with them. Here they are faced with a threat that terrifies them, and they are helpless against. It's an inspired story idea, and leads to some superb voice acting as the actors try to convey the Daleks fear in their emotionless voices. The story's conclusion is also an inspired idea, with the meddling in the time lines resulting in some well drawn and interesting consequences.
In all a well scripted play with some fascinating concepts, a few nods to famous events in the TV series to keep the fans alert, and some superb performances from the principles (not least Davison, who is full of compassion and thought in some nicely done scenes between him and Nyssa). 5 stars for this one.
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As this latest Big Finish audio adventure opens, we see the usually impervious and unstoppable Daleks succumbing to a new disease, known only as `the mutant phase'. Coming seemingly out of the blue, the disease strikes quickly and infects even more quickly, despite the Dalek's armoured casings.
However, the disease doesn't kill the Daleks, instead it liquefies the brain but leaves the body intact, turning the diseased Daleks into a mindless swarm that seeks its survival by eating everything of value on a planet - the animals, the vegetation, even the minerals. The swarm is devastating planets and destroying Daleks with a voracious and seemingly inexhaustible hunger. Even more terrifying is that the disease multiplies even as it decimates the Dalek fleets, one at a time.
Naturally, landing slap-bang into the middle of this, are The Fifth Doctor and his companion Nyssa. Quickly making contact with a small group of human survivors, the time travellers soon find themselves being asked to help the Time Lord's mortal enemies...
Although zombie Daleks are an interesting concept, Mutant Phase is really only of interest to Dalek fans and those already following the Dalek Empire spin-off series. And what's with the awful front cover, was Clayton Hickman having a day off?
However, the disease doesn't kill the Daleks, instead it liquefies the brain but leaves the body intact, turning the diseased Daleks into a mindless swarm that seeks its survival by eating everything of value on a planet - the animals, the vegetation, even the minerals. The swarm is devastating planets and destroying Daleks with a voracious and seemingly inexhaustible hunger. Even more terrifying is that the disease multiplies even as it decimates the Dalek fleets, one at a time.
Naturally, landing slap-bang into the middle of this, are The Fifth Doctor and his companion Nyssa. Quickly making contact with a small group of human survivors, the time travellers soon find themselves being asked to help the Time Lord's mortal enemies...
Although zombie Daleks are an interesting concept, Mutant Phase is really only of interest to Dalek fans and those already following the Dalek Empire spin-off series. And what's with the awful front cover, was Clayton Hickman having a day off?
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"In the 22nd century, the Daleks have occupied planet Earth. By the 43rd century, only a handful of humans survive. Still further into the distant future, a Thal scientist must choose whether to betray his heritage, or see the universe destroyed.
"When the Doctor and Nyssa find themselves trapped in this deadly chain of events, they must decide who their real enemies are. What is certain, however, is that no matter where the Doctor turns... his arch enemies, the Daleks, will be waiting for him.
"What could possibly be worse than that? The Mutant Phase..."
"When the Doctor and Nyssa find themselves trapped in this deadly chain of events, they must decide who their real enemies are. What is certain, however, is that no matter where the Doctor turns... his arch enemies, the Daleks, will be waiting for him.
"What could possibly be worse than that? The Mutant Phase..."
The Mutant Phase is the third Big Finish release (after The Genocide Machine and The Apocalypse Element) to fall under the Dalek Empire brand. However, it has as little to do with the other two stories as they have with each other.
In fact, The Mutant Phase has more to do with "The Dalek Invasion of Earth" than anything else. Part of the story is set in the same timeframe, and features saucers and Robomen. A nice bit of continuity. Having said that, Earth in 2158 AD is just one of the many locations in space-time that Nicholas Briggs' storyline visits.
There's an epic feel to the The Mutant Phase lent to it by its aeon-spanning storyline, but unfortunately at four episodes it's not long enough to explore the contexts fully. Individually they are well-constructed, but the story gets confusing to follow as it cuts between them.
The core of the story revolves around a time paradox, and it's an interesting concept. The script, which despite its tight schedule manages to pause for a few nice character-centric moments, is well constructed, and is backed up by enthusiastic performances from the cast. Peter Davison's Doctor is more on-target than he has been in any Big Finish adventure up to this point, and Sarah Sutton is given more to do as Nyssa and makes the most of it. The Daleks are right on target too - with choruses of "Exterminate!" and orders to "Move!". As things go from bad to worse, however, we almost sympathise with the metal meanies from time to time.
The only character that left me puzzled was a Thal by the name of Ganatus. Was he meant to be the same Ganatus that aided the Doctor and almost romanced Barbara in The Daleks? If so, no reference is made to the past adventure.
Overall, a well-scripted and performed story with nice continuity references, let down only by trying to cram a little too much into its four short episodes.
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