...Or so is the premise of our second major appearance on the show, the Dalek Invasion of Earth, released 1964.
We have a story with a plot relatively similar to the plot of our first appearance, The Daleks, as the Doctor and his companions enter a world subdued by the might of the Daleks, and aid an uprising to remove our power.
It's amazing just how dark this story is by human standards. It shows the Robo-Men, people hypnotized by the Daleks, the opening of which features one trying to end it all because of the horrifying existence of being a Robo-Man, signs warning against dumping bodies in the river, Daleks patrolling London and killing humans, humans being enslaved to mine the Earth's core, the list goes on. The Daleks did not expect humanity to go to such lengths in their anti-Dalek propaganda.
But it's also amazing how deeply human the story is. A major focus of the conflict is Susan's independence from the Doctor. The Doctor speaks to her and treats her as a child throughout much of the story, but she develops a deep love for a human lad on the Earth. The Doctor eventually comes to terms with this, and leaves her on Earth in the 22nd Century, with this heartfelt speech as he goes:
Blech, humanity! The Daleks hate warmth! Ba humbug!
...The funny thing is that this is actually one of the First Doctor's weaker speeches, a testament to just how good the writing was at the time.
You humans will probably like this story, because of its speedy pace by the standards of the time and relatable character dynamics, but the Daleks are disgusted by it. Watch at your own risk if you are a Dalek.
For those of you who are determined to watch this anti-Dalek propaganda piece, the Daleks can recommend that you watch this on Amazon by means of getting Classic Doctor Who: Season 2. It's easy, you just get Britbox, and it's free with your Britbox subscription on Amazon.
No comments:
Post a Comment