Doctor Who: Legend Of The Sea Devils Review - 6 Ups & 7 Downs

13. UP - Striking Cinematography

Let’s start with a positive - Legend Of The Sea Devils is a damn pretty episode. Yes, it leans a little heavy on CGI at times, but this doesn’t detract from the wonderfully realised setting, which goes a long way to adding some much needed character to the episode.

Both ships used in the episode looked fantastic, and were distinct enough from eachother that things didn’t get too confusing. The Sea Devils’ pimped up version of Ji-Hun’s ship was a particularly fun set, bringing some strong Flying Dutchman vibes, with a bit of sci-fi flair thrown in. The costumes were also a highlight of the episode, managing to feel both interesting and authentic, and it was refreshing to once again see the TARDIS crew wearing period-accurate clothes… and then there’s Dan (but to be honest, the fancy dress costume works for him).

Lastly, we have to talk about the new look for the Sea Devils, which is one of the most faithful redesigns of a classic creature to date, and we have to say, the fishy bois have aged well! It’s one of the more obvious uses of prosthetic suits we’ve seen in recent years, and the lack of a moving mouth can be a little jarring at times, but we’re pleased the classic design wasn’t thrown completely out the window as it was with the Sea Devils’ Silurian cousins…