It’s
been said that atypical Doctor Who
often works best – and unconventional stories such as `Caves of Androzani` or
`Blink` often appear to poll highly - but `Seeds of Doom` might seem to be an example
where the reverse is true. It shows what the series can do well and what its
strengths are. It’s a variation of a story that’s been told often in the show
yet something special comes together to make it a prize specimen. No doubt a
modern take on this story would highlight the ecological issues and perhaps
even delve into Harrison Chase’s undoubtedly colourful past but such depth is
not needed for what remains at its heart an adventure yarn with a threat our
confined heroes have a limited time to sort out.
