Doctor Who: 11 Must See Classic Episodes For Fans Of The New Series

5. The 4th Doctor €“ Genesis Of The Daleks

doctor-who-genesis-of-the-daleks-davros-2 €œDavros, if you had created a virus in your laboratory, something contagious and infectious that killed on contact, a virus that would destroy all other forms of life; would you allow its use?€ €“ The Doctor €œToday, the Kaled race is ended - consumed in a fire of war. But from its ashes will rise a new race. The supreme creature! The ultimate conqueror of the universe! The Dalek!€ €“ Davros It is so hard to narrow down the 4th Doctor€™s era to just a few stories, simply because there are so many great ones to choose from. But this one€ this is one of the best! Finally, after all of these years, The Genesis of the Daleks is revealed. The Doctor, along with Sarah Jane Smith and Harry Sullivan, is sent to the planet Skaro by the Time Lords to prevent the creation of the Daleks. The Kaleds and the Thals have been warring for almost a thousand years, and the Kaled€™s greatest scientist has a plan to defeat the Thals and rule Skaro. But, can the Doctor do what needs to be done to stop Davros' evil plan? Genesis is a fast paced action story that features our first visit to the Dalek home world, Skaro, as well as the first appearance of Dalek creator, Davros. Tom Baker shines as the Doctor, with some really great dialog, especially towards the grand finale and his moral quandry. €œBut if I kill, wipe out a whole intelligent life form, then I'd become like them. I'd be no better than the Daleks!€ €“ The Doctor
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