"Doctor Who: Carnival of Monsters" is a four-part serial

from the Jon Pertwee era, originally broadcast in 1973.

Here's a review primarily based on the script provided on chakoteya.net:



Episode 1: The Doctor and Jo find themselves trapped in a Miniscope,

a device that contains miniaturized environments and creatures.

The episode effectively sets up the premise

and introduces the main characters,

including the operators of the Miniscope

and the various inhabitants within it.

The tension builds as the Doctor and Jo

try to understand their predicament and find a way out. Rating: 8/10



Episode 2: The Doctor and Jo explore the different environments

within the Miniscope, encountering various creatures

and dangers along the way. Meanwhile, the operators

of the Miniscope face their own challenges as they try to keep

their business running. The character dynamics are well-developed,

and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters add complexity

to the story. Rating: 8/10



Episode 3: The Doctor and Jo uncover a plot to assassinate

an alien ambassador within the Miniscope, leading to a race

against time to prevent disaster. The action sequences

are engaging, and the stakes feel higher as the true

threat becomes apparent. The suspense continues

to build as the Doctor gets closer to uncovering

the truth. Rating: 8/10



Episode 4: The climax of the story sees the Doctor

and Jo facing off against the villains within the

Miniscope in a final showdown. The resolution is

satisfying, though some may find it slightly rushed.

The episode ends on a hopeful note,

with the Doctor and Jo escaping from the Miniscope

and continuing their adventures. Rating: 7/10



Overall, "Carnival of Monsters" is a unique Doctor Who

serial that explores the concept of a pocket universe

containing various alien creatures and environments.

Jon Pertwee delivers a charismatic performance

as the Doctor, and Katy Manning shines as Jo Grant.

The story is imaginative and entertaining,

with plenty of twists and turns to keep

viewers engaged. While some episodes

suffer from pacing issues, the overall

experience is enjoyable and memorable.

Overall Rating: 7.75/10

Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones - A Global Conspiracy with the Second Doctor



Based on the information from the website [invalid URL the faceless ones

doctor who ON Chakoteya.net], here's a review

of Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones:



Story



The TARDIS materializes at Gatwick Airport, where the Doctor

(Second Doctor) and companions Polly and Jamie witness a murder.

Their investigation leads them to Chameleon Tours,

a seemingly legitimate travel company with a dark secret.

The narrative unravels a conspiracy involving alien

shapeshifters who plan to replace human leaders

and take over Earth.



Review (Mostly Missing Serial):



Earth Invasion Plot: "The Faceless Ones" presents a

large-scale threat of alien invasion disguised as human

infiltration. This could be interesting for fans of global

conspiracy stories.



Modern Setting: The serial takes place on contemporary

Earth (1967), offering a familiar backdrop for the Doctor's

adventure. This might appeal to viewers who prefer stories

set in their own time.



Limited Character Development (Based on Summary): The summary

doesn't detail much about the development of the Doctor,

Polly, or Jamie.



Mostly Missing: Unfortunately, only the first

and last episodes of "The Faceless Ones" survive

in the BBC archives. Experiencing the complete

narrative is not possible through watching the original episodes.



Overall Thoughts (Limited Scope):



"The Faceless Ones" has an intriguing premise

with a global invasion threat. The modern Earth

setting might be appealing to some viewers.

However, the incompleteness of the serial

is a major drawback.



Would I Recommend Watching It?



For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 4/10

(Only recommended if you have access to reconstructions

of the missing episodes and are comfortable

with incomplete stories. The global conspiracy plot

and modern setting might be interesting)



For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 2/10 (The concept might

hold some vague interest, but the incompleteness

and slower pace of classic Who could be significant disadvantages)



Here are some additional points to consider that might help you decide:



If possible, try to find reviews based on reconstructions

of "The Faceless Ones" to get a better idea of the complete

story's enjoyability.

Classic Doctor Who had a different style than the modern series.

If you're new to classic Who, consider watching other stories

featuring the Second Doctor to get a feel for the era's

aesthetics and storytelling before diving into "The Faceless Ones".



I hope this helps! While "The Faceless Ones" has an interesting

plot idea, the missing episodes make it a difficult

recommendation for casual viewers.