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Adam H. Kerman wrote:
> I don't subscribe to any streaming services and haven't seen Doctor Who
> since Disney+ took over distribution. I may not be missing much, I know.
> 
> I obtained DVDs from the library, starting with one of my favorite
> episodes, "The Sun Makers". This episode made quite the impression on
> me as a child. It's farewell to Leela's original costume, the leather
> leotard. (The transition to the leather dress costume is in "Image of the
> Fendahl", later in production but broadcast first. The dress is lighter
> in color.) Louise Jameson was sexy as hell in the original costume --
> all leg -- and the costumer was told to make her look even sexier in the
> replacement costume. Which do you prefer?
> 
> I've mentioned before that she corrupted my childhood, yes?
> 
> Everything is right with this episode. A pissed off writer was dealing
> with Inland Revenue. He was highly motivated to make the corrosive
> effects of taxation a main part of the plot, and there are pointed
> references to Inland Revenue throughout the episode. Because Tom Baker
> and Louise Jameson were not getting along, they don't share too many
> scenes. Leela gets to lead plenty of the action and makes several
> rousing speeches. The actress has said this was her best episode, and I
> think you might agree.
> 
> The Fourth Doctor just works best in social satire; Baker's performance
> is a delight.
> 
> The decision has been made to keep K9 as a companion; the prop was
> originally intended to be used for "The Invisible Enemy" only; K9 is
> broken in "Image of the Fendahl" and has no lines. John Leeson is back
> in the voice cast. There's nothing wrong with David Brierly's
> performance in the 17th season; I just expect him to sound like Leeson.
> 
> The main enemy, the Collector, is a Usurian, which is hysterical. Good
> performance by Henry Woolf. Even more memorable are the henchmen Hade
> (Richard Leech) and Marn (Jonina Scott), and the way the obsequious Hade
> addresses the Collector.
> 
> Some of the supporting characters are fully drawn and used effectively,
> especially Cordo (Roy Macready). It's an early role for Michael Keating,
> who was cast as Vila in Blake's 7 due to his performance in this
> episode.
> 
> Yeah, too much action takes place in very long corridors lacking set
> decoration, but we will forgive that.
> 
yay