Doctor Who: Snakedance: Part Four (1983)
Season 20, Episode 8
6/10
Who can forget Clunes in that costume?
19 October 2019
The Mara is fully realised during the ceremony, when the great crystal is finally handed over to Tegan.

It's fair to say I haven't been fully blown away by Snakedance so far, and the final episode doesn't do a great deal to change my mind. Kinda was very good, but I'll admit it had its ups and downs. Snakedance sadly never really sparks into life, I found this part, as with the other three was just dull.

When Tahna sees Martin Clines in that costume, Colette O'Neil should be praised for not having a fit of the hysterics. She was definitely the standout here and throughout, date I say it a waste of her talents. I wasn't a fan of Clunes here, nor the snake, as with Kinda, some updated CGI special effects would be a great extra.

It's all a bit silly, it's not bad, it's pretty watchable, trouble is Davison's era had so many better stories. This wasn't a high point. 6/10
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