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Writer: Donald Cotton
Original Broadcast Date: 30 April 1966 - 21 May 1966
Once again skipping over the missing episodes, we come to The Gunfighters, which to popular belief is the worst episode of Doctor Who ever. To my surprise, I enjoyed it!
Common complaints include the bad american accents, ridiculous plot and the musical aspects, which I completely disagree with... except the bad american accents. (Even I can do a better accent than some of the actors here). The plot's rather enjoyable, ridiculous, but it doesn't take itself too seriously. The musical aspects, with a tune linking and sometimes narrating most scenes is actually one aspect I really loved about it, and the tune is really catchy, so do expect it to be stuck in your head for quite some time.
The first two episodes are the best, with the last two bogged down with slightly complicated relationships between characters and ones introduced out of nowhere. Dodo is delightfully good in this one, making a great team with Steven, although not as good as her predecessor.
Well, is it the worst episode of Doctor Who ever? No. A long way off it infact. I rather enjoyed this adventure into the Wild West for what it was: experimental and unique in which one of the most overlooked companions was given some great moments to shine.
7/10
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