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Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction

Is Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction a Hit or Flop?

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Is Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction worth watching? With a rating of 5.7/10, this Drama, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, TV Movie film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction Synopsis

In this completely TARDIS-based story, the crew find themselves and their ship acting very strangely indeed. Blame runs high for the Ship's unusual behavior, until the Doctor realizes the TARDIS itself may be trying to warn them...

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William Hartnell
William HartnellDr. Who
William Russell
William RussellIan Chesterton
Jacqueline Hill
Jacqueline HillBarbara Wright
Carole Ann Ford
Carole Ann FordSusan Foreman

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Is Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction worth watching?

Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction has received mixed reviews with a 5.7/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Science Fiction, Action movies.

Is Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction hit or flop?

Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction has received average ratings (5.7/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction?

Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction is a Drama, Science Fiction, Action movie that In this completely TARDIS-based story, the crew find themselves and their ship acting very strangely indeed. Blame runs high for the Ship's unusual be...

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfJul 4, 2024
★ 6

Although at times it's quite eerily claustrophobic, this isn't the best story for the Time Lord. It actually starts as if bits of it are missing. We find the four already trapped in the TARDIS with everyone behaving erratically. It's almost like they've never met - there's certainly not much trust to be seen. Their time machine won't work and the "Doctor" (William Hartnell) has been hit on the head. "Barbara" (Jacqueline Hill), "Susan" (Carole Ann Ford) and "Ian" (William Chesteron) must try to stop squabbling, violently at times, long enough to piece together the mystery. Could it actually be that it's the TARDIS itself that is causing the problem? If so - is that a good thing or a bad one? The entire series is filmed within the confines of a small set and that shows the limitations of the camerawork. At times it provides for intense close ups that can be quite effective, but for most of the rest of the time it tries to squeeze too many people into the shot and there are repositioning camera/cast shadows all over the place. It's got a little tension, but not enough jeopardy.