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Doctor Who: The Myth Makers - A Mixed Mythical Adventure

"The Myth Makers" is a 1965 historical serial from Doctor 
Who's classic era,  part of the First Doctor's adventures. 
Here's a breakdown to  help you decide if you'd like to 
 embark on this journey through Trojan War myths:

Story

The TARDIS materializes in ancient Greece during the Trojan War.  
The Doctor, Vicki, Steven, and Barbara find themselves  caught  
between  the  Greeks  and  the  Trojans.  The Doctor  discovers  
the  Trojan War  might  be  a  fabricated  story  perpetuated  
by  the  manipulative  Medusa,  a  creature  from  another  
world  who  feeds  on  human  conflict.  The companions  
get  embroiled  in  the  legendary  events  as  the  
Doctor  tries  to  expose  the  truth  and  prevent  
further  bloodshed.

Review

Strengths

    Unique Blend of History and Myth: The story weaves 
	together elements of Greek mythology (Trojan War, Medusa) 
	with historical fiction (Trojan conflict), creating 
	an intriguing backdrop.
	
    Focus on Companions: The companions play active roles 
	in the narrative, with Barbara's knowledge of history 
	proving valuable.
	
    Humorous Elements: The serial has lighter moments 
	with the Doctor and companions adjusting to ancient 
	Greece, providing a balance to the historical drama.

Weaknesses

    Missing Episodes: Unfortunately, episodes 2 and 3 
	exist only as photo reconstructions, which can 
	disrupt the narrative flow for modern viewers.
	
    Limited Historical Accuracy: While inspired 
	by mythology, the depiction of the Trojan War
	might not be entirely historically accurate.
	
    Slow Pacing in Parts (Reconstructions): 
	The reconstructed sections might feel 
	slow at times, especially during exposition 
	scenes explaining the mythology and historical context.

Reception:

    Positive:  Praised for its  unique  blend  of  history  
	and  myth,  focus  on  the  companions'  roles,  
	and  lighter  humorous  moments.  Some  fans  also  
	enjoy  the  concept  of  the  Doctor  unraveling  
	a  fabricated  mythology.

    Negative:  Criticised for its  missing  episodes  
	that  disrupt  the  narrative,  limited  historical  
	accuracy,  and  slow  pacing  in  certain  sections, 
	especially  when  relying  on  reconstructions.

Overall Thoughts:

"The Myth Makers"  is  an  interesting  experiment  
in  merging  mythology  and  historical  fiction  
in  Doctor Who.  While  the  missing  episodes  
and  looser  approach  to  history  might  be  
drawbacks,  it  offers  a  thought-provoking  
exploration  of  warfare  and  the  power  of  stories.

Would I recommend watching it?

    For Fans of Classic Doctor Who: 6/10 
	(Especially those interested in historical settings 
	with a mythological twist 
	and enjoy seeing the companions in action)
	
    For Fans of Modern Doctor Who: 4/10

If you're a die-hard fan of classic Doctor Who  
and  are  willing  to  overlook  the  limitations  
of  lost  episodes  and  reconstructions,  
"The Myth Makers"  might  be  worth  checking  out.  
However,  if you prefer  fast-paced  adventures  
with  complete  narratives  and  strict  historical  
accuracy,  you  might  find  it  slow  and  less  engaging.

Additional Points to Consider:

    This serial is significant for being the First Doctor's 
	first historical adventure, paving the way 
	for future historical stories in the show.

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