Classic Doctor Who- Genesis of the Daleks

Ok I have to admit I started this episode and had to restart it.  Let me preface this post by saying one it may contain Spoilers Sweetie and two I have not seen many Classic Who episodes. Keep in mind if you attended the recent Doctor Who in the theaters and saw the interview with Will Wheaton then you know that Peter indicated that we should brush up on our Dalek history. I am not sure where in the history of the Dalek's this episode/movie falls.

I have to say that I love the opening credits of all Doctor Who. There is just something about them that I like and I try to record any new ones when I see them. I currently love 12's opening credits but have to admit for the time that this was running the credits are not bad at all.

For an episode summary you can go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genesis_of_the_Daleks

I am interested in this episode for many reasons. The history of the Dalek's and Sarah Jane. I just recently finished watching the episode with Tenant where Sarah Jane came back with K-9. Those are the biggest two.

I was also interested to see if Davros looked the same. Let's face it while this show may have been ahead of it's time it was still limited to the old school technology and filmography. Things that were ahead then are not today for obvious reasons.

I have to say the opening was interesting for someone that didn't see any of the Classic Who prior to this episode. I was not sure if the dude in the black that they opened with was another Time Lord because the series that I am familiar with they are all dead but the Doctor and apparently the Master. That is another story line that I would like to learn more about or watch but that is another story.

I also find it interesting that in this one they are talking about the environment like they are scientists. That is not something that you seen in the current episodes. Based on the Season 9 premier I thought that the Planet of Skaro would look the same but apparently not. I guess that is me being naive.

You can tell while watching the episode that no matter how long after WWII this was shown you still see hints of Hitler's influence/fear in the episodes. They needed a way to indicate or portray that Daleks were evil and the most evil that was known at that time was of course Hitler and his followers.

It is interesting to see that Darvos hasn't changed much in his appearance. The Daleks while they may have changed slightly they are still in the same style just modernized. I wonder why the word Exterminate. You hear Darvos speak it but it is never explained why that word.

It is interesting how from the get go when the Dalek has self control turned on the first person it goes to attack is the Doctor.

I can also see why some have Baker as their Doctor. He is a good actor and I do like the scarf. I do not like the pants but then again that maybe flashbacks to a time I was born. I was never impressed with the fashion from the 60's or the 70's.

I have to say as the episode/movie goes on I find it harder to focus and pay attention. I have to ask how does he not fall on his scarf??? The other question becomes if they exeterminated Darvos how does he come back ?