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38/37: Twelfth Doctor/One Last Foe:

The beginning of a great series was poor to say the least. One of the worst of the entirety of DWA with the only good bit coming from the Joker but his usefulness would only come into being later on in the year.

36: The Underground City:

Alfie’s introduction was the highlight in an otherwise poor episode. Far too many bad plots and bits of dialogue and a far cry from the current quality of DWA. A poorly paced episode with poor enemies and a bad way to kick off the second season.

35: Time Blast:

Entering this story for the Game of Rassilon was a poor choice. Too many bad plot lines and 11 felt useless in the grand scheme of the episode. It felt rushed and did not spend any time on the characters.

34: The Return of the Angles:

An episode with a lot of potential that turned out to be something of a disappointment. Poor use of the Weeping Angels and the paradox ending that was poorly resolved. Although a start of a turning point with the idea improving even if the execution was poor.

33: The Cytrons:

The start of a great villain with some good scenes. The plot was quite rushed and if it had been extended then the Cytron’s could have had a better introduction. This episode showed elements of what would come but was not written well enough and generally misguided in where it went.

32: The New Sontaran Order:

An improvement over most of S1 with some decent characters but the plot with Alfie back from the dead made no sense, why would the Doctor not use that for anyone else? The naming of the Sontaran leaders was rubbish, New and Old Leader and then them switching roles. Overly confusing for such a short story but hints to what you could do for the future.

31: The Cracks in The Universe:

Not a terrible episode and almost was okay with some decent plots but they were solved far too quickly. This episode had so much potential but the Doctor being useless and the rushing through plots made this episode a huge disappointment especially as the ideas were quite good.

30: Dead On a Spaceship:

Although the plot was fairly generic this was an enjoyable episode with it being okay overall. I enjoyed the various plots and the conclusion but they felt rushed and the characters were poorly written, as they were during the early seasons. Overall an okay episode but it could have been amazing if it had been written now.

<p class="MsoNormal">29: The Return of Davros:

<p class="MsoNormal">I wonder who would be returning in this episode? *Reads the title* well that bit is spoilt. An episode that showed potential with it contributing to the overall arc but it felt more like a filler episode. It could have been improved if it had been expanded but instead it was for the arc and that is what let it down. Davros did not feel as well written although the Doctor’s dialogue was improving at this point. Overall an okay episode that contributes to the overall arc in a great way but does not stand up as a standalone episode.

<p class="MsoNormal">28/27: The Time Lords Return/Battle at Gallifrey:

<p class="MsoNormal">Despite numerous plot holes it was a decent episode with it concluding season one in a satisfying way. It definitely was the best episode of S1 with the complicated nature off it showing what was to come although the conclusions were poor. There were too many storylines for this episode to be capped off perfectly but it was satisfying and showed the potential that DWA had.

<p class="MsoNormal">26: A Link With The Past:

<p class="MsoNormal">Felt shoe horned in just to explain Handles which could have been part of a plot in another episode. It was another decent episode with improved character writing but it felt far too safe of an episode to get out of being decent.

<p class="MsoNormal">25/24: The Shadows Strikes/The Silent Library:

<p class="MsoNormal">The episode that marked you as a writer with big potential with a thoroughly enjoyable episode and the triumphant return of River Song. Despite the potential the entire episode could not have happened and nothing would have changed. Although it was setting up for what you would be able to do in the future.

<p class="MsoNormal">23/22/21: The Reign of Utopia/The Activation Code/The Blade of Terror:

<p class="MsoNormal">The first DWA episodes that I would remark as good. They were very enjoyable with the return of the Master and the Cerebrals being a brilliant villain and the start of one of the best arcs of DWA. Although within the episode there were plot holes and the characters were written poorly with the episode feeling poorly paced with some parts being good and other parts being terrible. A clear improvement in the first two seasons alone and S3 would continue this.

<p class="MsoNormal">20: Pollution 2041:

<p class="MsoNormal">With several plots it was a very good story and is definitely setting up for future events but that is what lets the episode down with little tension but improved character writing. The setting up was fairly obvious and it seeming to be going into a long arc with hopefully an epic conclusion. More of a set up episode than an individual episode.

<p class="MsoNormal">19: The Ultimate Invasion:

<p class="MsoNormal">Another finale on the list except it is the first one not to top the season list. It was a good finale with several arcs getting solved but it felt too big and complicated for the amount of words that it had. It could have been brilliant but it felt like it went from one plot to another a bit too quickly. I enjoyed the increasing relationships between the characters and a continuation of the Cerebrals plot being enjoyable.

<p class="MsoNormal">18: The Revolution of Plastic:

<p class="MsoNormal">Alice’s introduction is a reason to read this episode. A fantastic introduction and Alfie’s characterisation really starting to take some sort of shape. It was quite a good episode with the Autons being impressive as villains but it was just away from being really good with rushed plot elements and other elements of the episode being cast away.

<p class="MsoNormal">17: Organization of Destruction:

<p class="MsoNormal">The different sort of story was impressive with an enjoyable plot. The villains were not given enough development and despite a unique story with an impressive plot the characters seemed to be rushed by except Alfie who advanced in the story. I enjoyed the near Doctorless story and the set up for future plots but it had the merman who felt poorly characterised with his plot being forced into the episode. A quite good episode which is rememberable for its unique plot.

<p class="MsoNormal">16: The Crystal Cavern:

<p class="MsoNormal">A set up episode which has a decent plot but is mainly used to set up events for later. With the misguiding Austin who made me consider my theories and the impressive Cytrons this episode furthered the overall DWA arcs but it could not stand on its own two feet with its reliance on being a filler episode used to give hints to the arc but an impressive episode nonetheless.

<p class="MsoNormal">15: Pyramids of the Beeheld:

<p class="MsoNormal">Side characters who were actually brilliant, a first for DWA up to S4. An ancient creature coming for them and lots of great dialogue. A brilliant episode with a number of things going for it including one of the best side characters in DWA. But Shalek, Alfie and Alice suffered for this with their presence feeling unneeded for most of the episode and the plot could have been expanded but still a great episode to read and reread.

<p class="MsoNormal">14/13: The Manipulator/The Mona Plot:

<p class="MsoNormal">The finale could never live up to the season that followed it. S5 was a new era of DWA without Alfie and showed because off it. With new arcs being set up these two episodes are impressive for their scale and scope and the characters were very good. Some plot elements felt too conveniently wrapped up and the episode was not as enjoyable as previous episodes but an impressive way to finish of S5 of DWA.

<p class="MsoNormal">12: Under The Lava:

<p class="MsoNormal">An enjoyable plot with plenty of really good arcs and the extra word count really helped, hopefully future DWA will have an increased word count as this story really benefitted from it. It is completely different from the loose first part of Under The Lava. The structure felt a bit off as in some places the story felt odd but the pacing was brilliant. The side characters were what let this story down with the three relations being poorly written. Could have reduced to one character and had a brilliant side character, would have made the story a great story instead of very good. But a brilliant effort with the tie in story being well set up.

<p class="MsoNormal">11: Planet 52:

<p class="MsoNormal">An epic Cytron invasion with high stakes because of the planet not being Earth which was refreshing. The twists of this episode were brilliant and despite thinking that the Doctor had been doing right it was in fact the Cytrons that were trying to save the universe. The twist was only revealed in a future episode but has made this episode the better for it. This was a very good episode with decent characters and a brilliant plot and the reversal of who was doing what was right. I hope for another Cytron story soon, perhaps a team up with the Joker? Two of DWA’s most iconic villains being on the same side.

<p class="MsoNormal">10: The Kingdom That Never Was:

<p class="MsoNormal">Although I wrote it about 90% of the ideas were MC’s and this episode would not have existed if MC had not had the idea. The longest DWA story with it concluding the loose three-part story and setting up for the finale. A let down were a few random side characters being brought in but the plot was solid and the characters being very well used and the plot being interesting and setting up for future events at the end of the story.

<p class="MsoNormal">9: The Days of The Time War:

<p class="MsoNormal">An excellent story that set up for future stories and was a good look into the Time War. I enjoyed Davros and his effort to kill the Doctor and the biggest villain of DWA being introduced, Darugis, who has established a role as part of one of DWA’s best arcs yet. The movie, as MC put it, was a huge success with its impressive storytelling and set up being great.

<p class="MsoNormal">It felt a bit off track for a normal DWA episode but the setting up more than made up for it. Future stories have definitely helped this story with the questions being raised in this story have brilliant explanations.

<p class="MsoNormal">8: The Time Repeater:

<p class="MsoNormal">Alice centric episode which helped her under used character be the main character in an adventure and it was a huge success. Finally, we had a story which gave Alice justice with the time repeating plot being a stroke of genius. The greed aspect instead of a clear villain was highly experimental and worked brilliantly. Zenia was a good character although Keith and Agent Powers were one dimensional characters which prevented this story from joining the greats of DWA.

<p class="MsoNormal">7: Future Vision:

<p class="MsoNormal">Now we get to the great DWA stories. The first of these DWA greats was a joy to read with the Doctor having some much needed character study with his moody mood and conversations with Shalek being a particular highlight. The Time Dalek is a very strong villain with it being a particular highlight and the hint of more episode adding to the growing DWA arcs. Shalek’s death being referenced was another highlight with him having to leave the Doctor and return to Castela one day.

<p class="MsoNormal">6: Doctor Who Adventures: The Movie:

<p class="MsoNormal">One of the longest stories of DWA had one of the best plots with the Doctor’s identity proving to be far darker than I thought it would be. The Joker having a return along with the Master and the new the Killer making an awesome team up which led to some brilliant scenes.

<p class="MsoNormal">The 8th Doctor felt unneeded but the Da Vinci scene was great with different time periods being a highlight of the Movie with it being a bigger success than the first movie. Cannot wait for the next DWA movie as both of the movies have made the top 10 and deservedly so.

<p class="MsoNormal">5: Stormageddon:

<p class="MsoNormal">The first part of the wiki classic delivers the tension with the plot elements being brilliant. Alfie is brilliantly characterised and the increasing threat was awesome to see especially the ‘tour’ of the castle. This episode was the perfect episode to set up another episode that is even better than this one. The reveals were brilliant and the ending was one of if not the best cliff-hangers that DWA has had so far.

<p class="MsoNormal">4: The Island of Paradox:

<p class="MsoNormal">An episode which stood as the best of DWA until the S4 finale and then a few S5 episodes introduced one of the best companions in DWA in Shalek. The complicated nature was brilliant and the set up to future episodes helped this episode greatly.

<p class="MsoNormal">The four-part episode gave this episode time to pace with only the final part feeling a bit rushed but the set up to a future episode was too good to dismiss this four-part episode. This episode was a huge turning point in DWA with the series moving from quite good to one of the best on the wiki with MC’s writing significantly improving after the episode.

<p class="MsoNormal">The characters were very well written, the plot was great and the pacing was near to perfection.

<p class="MsoNormal">3: Planet Termada:

<p class="MsoNormal">Surprised? I sure was as when I reread this episode it seemed even better than when I first read it. Despite little action this episode is one of the very best of DWA with the character development being the best in DWA. Tetra developed from being a mainly sarcastic character to one that cared for others but did not like to show it.

<p class="MsoNormal">The conversations and interactions between Raskal and Tetra were a particular highlight and I sure hope they will be talking to each other in the future. A scene that stood out was where Raskal told Tetra about the Doctor’s past (perhaps Raskal felt a bond and felt inclined to tell Tetra) and Tetra’s reaction and the conversation that happened with the Doctor.

<p class="MsoNormal">Another highlight was the Doctor’s background being revealed and why he quit the infamous three that went around destroying planets without a moment’s hesitation. Raskal being involved in this was significant as it gives his character a close connection with the Doctor.

<p class="MsoNormal">One of the very best episodes on DWA and the best for character development on the wiki (the first episode of GA coming second). This episode made me really like Tetra’s character with her being given depth and probably being the most rounded companion on the whole of DWA, and that was in one episode, even Shalek, Alfie and the Doctor have never been as brilliant of characters as Tetra was in S5 and in particular this episode.

<p class="MsoNormal">2: The Leader of The Thieves:

<p class="MsoNormal">Tetra’s introduction made this a brilliant character with her not being particularly likeable in this episode although that would change in future stories. I see from MC’s list that this is a set up story and I cannot wait for the sequel to this masterpiece of a story. The Doctor and Shalek trying to get Tetra to join them was also a highlight.

<p class="MsoNormal">Shalek’s character was greatly expanded in this episode with him being his usual funny self but also showing a deeper side. This was the best opener of S5 with the pacing being done to perfection and the characterisation being just behind that of Planet Termada and the opener of GA. A cracking start to a brilliant S5.

<p class="MsoNormal">1: Crossroad of Destiny:

<p class="MsoNormal">Did you expect anything else?

<p class="MsoNormal">I can’t think of an episode of DWA that is better than this. My thoughts on this episode are clear, it is an absolute masterpiece and a wiki classic. Alice was brilliant and the ending of Alfie’s story was a particular highlight with the arc that had been stretched across three different seasons being solved in a brilliant way.

<p class="MsoNormal">Darugis was a highlight of the episode with him cementing his villain status and the revealing moment of what Alfie is being a particular highlight. An emotional episode with fantastic characters and the last few scenes being amongst the very best on the wiki.

<p class="MsoNormal">The Earth invasion with a cloud sort of thing was brilliant and Alfie’s sacrifice for Alice being entirely a part of his character with Alice leaving because off it. This episode was a stroke of genius with the sacrifice and Darugis parts being the highlights and the Doctor’s final conversation with Alfie and the flashback bits at the end really hammering in Alfie as a brilliant companion.

<p class="MsoNormal">A wiki classic with perfect pacing, excellent villain, brilliant characterisation and another twists and turns to keep things interesting. Definitely the best finale in the series and the best episode.

<p class="MsoNormal">Seasons

<p class="MsoNormal">Going by my rankings I will rank how each season faired based on MC13’s stories.

<p class="MsoNormal">So it will be calculated with: (Only MC13’s stories):

<p class="MsoNormal">Rank of season 1 episode combined ÷ number of stories written by MC13 in each season.

<p class="MsoNormal">The lower the score the better the season:

<p class="MsoNormal">Season 1: 31.6

<p class="MsoNormal">Season 2: 26.75

<p class="MsoNormal">Season 3 (Movies not included): 13.8

<p class="MsoNormal">Season 3 (Movies included): 12

<p class="MsoNormal">Season 4: 10.3

<p class="MsoNormal">Season 5: 9

<p class="MsoNormal">This shows that S5 is the best season and that with every season MC13's writing has improved. When I started ranking the episodes I thought that S4 would turn out on top and am very surprised that it was actually S5 that was the best season, probably due to it's consistantly high quality episodes.