Listened to the rest of this story this morning for the first time in years.
It’s still a 5/5 
for me.
So much more powerful than Dalek for me.
Nekromanteia is next, that’s a good one isn’t it? 
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Yes, it’s the best release from the first 50 MRs! A real classic!
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Good to hear 
It’s against the Forum rules to use sarcasm right??? 
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If it is, I’m ■■■■■■.
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Listened to Part 1 of this. This is the cliffhanger that, if I remember correctly, is most similar to Dalek. This is the moment where the captured Dalek identifies the Doctor. This story is very good and I know that the TV and audio are telling very different stories, but I think this moment is better realized on TV. It just hits harder on TV. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a very effective cliffhanger. But the version of this scene on TV is the superior version.
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Yeah, it works really well in the visual medium. That shot where it’s pitch black and all we can see is the Dalek’s eyestalk, and then all the lights come on, is just stunning.
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Finished this today. As always, this is very good. For most of the runtime, it’s slightly unsettling. And in Part 4, when the Daleks actually properly appear, it becomes a bit standard Doctor Who, albeit with a very good use of time travel mechanics. Definitely worth a listen.
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This is one of those stories that I could just listen to over and over again. An insanely well-written analysis of the downfalls of Fascism and how turning Fascists into a distant symbol makes it easier for people to do evil things. As an American, this audio is really scary, and I see a lot of parallels to the stuff going on today, but the message that shines through is an important one.
Love the twist, genuinely heartbreaking and horrifying to listen to. I’ve listened to this one maybe eight times and I still couldn’t explain the time travel plot, but somehow it still just works.
We are the Da-Leks! Listen to our song!
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Who is no Stranger when it comes to Stories seen as universally beloved or universally disliked. While everybody heavily disliked Story has its fans and every heavily liked Story has the People who don’t like it or aren’t too massive on it. There is no denying that there are Stories with a certain Reputation to their Name.
But why I am even talking about this here? Well Jubilee is one of the few that has a certain Fan reputation, that being heavily beloved and with any Stories with such strong Reputation, I am always taking my Time before I get around to them. Because while I try to have my Expectations trimmed, Part of me can’t help to have Doubts or the Fear that it can’t live up to all the Hype.
Well, do I feel stupid for doubting Shearman. This Story delivers and can be described (in my eyes at least) as perfect Doctor Who. And while giving out the Word “Perfect” is bold, since really there is no perfect Story truly, for me at least it tickles all the right Corners to be considered perfect. And that while (at least so far, it might change the more Time I have to sit on it) not being a Top 20 Personal Favorite!
What can I even say what hasn’t been said? Its Commentary is biting and powerful. The Humorous Moments work brilliantly, and some of which can be read as some nice Commentary about Dalekmania in the 60s. But of course the Humor is only a small Part of it. What really makes this Story standout is how it portrays Fascism, which is done in such a superb yet unpleased Way.
The Performances as well shine here, especially Colin. Of course, all the others from Maggie to the Side Casts to even Briggs give some stellar Performances.
Honestly, what is more to say with this one, what hasn’t been said? A clever, yet horrifying Story about Fascism filled with the right amount of dark humor.
As far as Adaptions, while I prefer this one over Dalek, I find the latter hardly an adaption and at best only borrows certain few Traits of this Story. Both are very different in their Purpose, so while Comparison would be bound to happen, I don’t necessarily think they are fair, especially since both Story very much fit in their Corner of the World of Who. One uses its Freedom of being a Wilderness Years Tale to its full extent and offers some horrifying and at times brutal Moments. While the other works well as an Important Character Piece in its Series of NuWho. Both have their very own Thing going for them, but then again I can’t blame people for comparing them, since Dalek often gets coined as an Adaption, when it’s really at best only “inspired” by Jubilee.
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I really enjoy this story. It’s an interesting, and thrilling tale.
The acting from all involved is superb. Some real cracking performances in here.
It gets a bit wobbly by the end, and I wish there was more exploration outside the main characters. I think if it was around the 2-hour mark it would be a 5/5, but sadly it only becomes a 4.5/5.
My rating system
5.0 Perfect/Fav
4.5 Excellent/Fav
4.0 Very Good
3.5 Good/Enjoyable
3.0 Fine/Average
2.5 Meh
2.0 Bad
1.0 Very Bad
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