This era was famously turbulent. The show had just returned from an 18-month hiatus, and the "Trial" theme mirrored the real-life scrutiny the show faced from .
The Doctor is forcibly summoned to a Space Station by his own people, the . He is charged with "conduct unbecoming a Time Lord" and interference in the affairs of other worlds. "Doctor Who" The Trial of a Time Lord: Part One...
The first part of The Trial of a Time Lord (1986) marks a high-stakes turning point for the Sixth Doctor. It launched an ambitious 14-episode season-long arc designed to save the show from cancellation by putting the Doctor himself on trial. ⚖️ The Setup This era was famously turbulent
He remains one of the show's most debated villains, later revealed to be an amalgamation of the Doctor's darker traits. He is charged with "conduct unbecoming a Time
The story begins with a legendary, expensive model shot of the Gallifreyan space station.
The Doctor faces the robotic Drathro and a tribe of primitive humans.