The third instalment of the first Gallifrey series that was released in 2004 is arguably the best written by Justin Richards, this story sees an inquiry opened to examine the events of the previous story and whether Romana over did it. This story sees the return of the Inquisitor played by Linda Bellingham. Considering the story is called The Inquiry, there is very little of it. Instead we get a threat to blow up the Matrix because some sort of Anti-Tamper device has been activated by K9 which is another reason to dislike K9. This is a good story that gets bogged down in science jargon, to the degree I actually thought that Christopher H Bidmead was involved somehow. The story does have a B-Plot to give Leela something to do. There is a bit more on the whereabouts of her husband. You now that never sounds right in my head.
The stuff with finding proof of the Titmoic device was interesting. The idea the proof of something was erased after it went off was different. I may have got it slightly back to front but it sounded very exciting. Just when I thought that I had understood that Cardinal Braxiatel was somehow involved it all disappeared and it took me another listen to understand it properly what was going on. This is becoming a regular thing which I find slightly annoying which is a fault with the series so far. The plot with Leela was far more exciting as we had more than scraps to digest. There was still no real definitive news but I found this stuff had more dramatic weight to it than the Romana stuff. It seems like Louise Jameson had the better deal in this story.
The supporting cast were very good with a great showing from Sean Carlsen as Coordinator Narvin. He was written as a slim character and Carlsen played him brilliantly. I also thought Miles Richardson gave a good performance as Braxiatel. I also liked John Leeson’s contributions though. I still don’t like K9. I also thought that the partnership between Leela and Romana was vey strong. It was Louise Jameson’s best performance because there was a proper reason for her character to be there as opposed to just making up the numbers. Overall a strong cast.
The Inquiry is the best release of the series so far. We had two quite important plots that continue to keep us guessing. Hopefully there will be a satisfying conclusion in the next story which if the trailer is to be believe features the inclusion of a familiar voice and possibly character who at the time was quite a big character. So far all three stories have impressed me but they are slightly more complicated than a normal Doctor Who adventure. It’s a good if slightly more realistic portrayal of the Timelords than we ever saw on TV.
The stuff with finding proof of the Titmoic device was interesting. The idea the proof of something was erased after it went off was different. I may have got it slightly back to front but it sounded very exciting. Just when I thought that I had understood that Cardinal Braxiatel was somehow involved it all disappeared and it took me another listen to understand it properly what was going on. This is becoming a regular thing which I find slightly annoying which is a fault with the series so far. The plot with Leela was far more exciting as we had more than scraps to digest. There was still no real definitive news but I found this stuff had more dramatic weight to it than the Romana stuff. It seems like Louise Jameson had the better deal in this story.
The supporting cast were very good with a great showing from Sean Carlsen as Coordinator Narvin. He was written as a slim character and Carlsen played him brilliantly. I also thought Miles Richardson gave a good performance as Braxiatel. I also liked John Leeson’s contributions though. I still don’t like K9. I also thought that the partnership between Leela and Romana was vey strong. It was Louise Jameson’s best performance because there was a proper reason for her character to be there as opposed to just making up the numbers. Overall a strong cast.
The Inquiry is the best release of the series so far. We had two quite important plots that continue to keep us guessing. Hopefully there will be a satisfying conclusion in the next story which if the trailer is to be believe features the inclusion of a familiar voice and possibly character who at the time was quite a big character. So far all three stories have impressed me but they are slightly more complicated than a normal Doctor Who adventure. It’s a good if slightly more realistic portrayal of the Timelords than we ever saw on TV.
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