Normally I hate historicals but this episode I adored so much that I started playing as an Aztec warrior in a video game lol.
I’m pretty bad with him tho, and too many times I have died the same way Ian killed the actual ocolotl dude
Thinking of customizing an Ian version too
Simply out of curiosity: what video game is that?
For Honor
Online multiplayer game, but I do wish they had a solo lobby type thing to just chill out in because it’s a very toxic game.
There’s no multiplayer game like it though. Think if a hero shooter game didn’t have guns, but instead had swords, and you have to predict what your opponent is going to do, or deceive them.
Main factions are knights, Vikings, samurai, wu-lin. Ocolotl is an “outlander” but still an Aztec warrior. And imo has the best fashion. Early on you can get the same headpiece that Ian wears, you automatically use the same weapons as they do in the episode. And his base looks before customization is exactly like the guy dressed as a jaguar.
There is a Scottish Highlander you can play as who imo is absolutely OP but he looks nothing like Jaime so I don’t have an incentive to play as him 
Not a game I’m familiar with, but sounds like a lot of fun! Now we need a Highlander who looks like Jamie…
I am about 1.5 episodes in. This is great! Feels like a modern episode with questions about what you can change in history or not. This story feels a bit like Fire of Pompeii in that aspect. I love the line:
“But you can’t rewrite history! Not one line!”
This is a perfect quote and it is something that could be said by most Doctors.
I also like when the Doctor apologizes to Barbera. It is a nice moment and shows the growth he has done as a character between the first story and this one.
Finished this story. It is really one of the best Hartnell stories. The love between Cameca and the Doctor is beautifully written and acted.
Or does Fire of Pompeii feel like the Aztecs? 
But yeah, totally on here, in many ways this Story shows a blueprint for the so many Stories that would later come. Truly one of the best that the Hartnell Era has to offer.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it a lot!
Yes. I do think there’s genuine affection for her on Doctor Who’s part. It’s not just one sided.
This is my favourite episode of season 1. It’s just a delight all the way through.
“I made some cocoa and got engaged” 
Ian’s reaction to this bit is incredibly funny - William Russell does a great double take.
You’re watching The Aztecs?
I love that story!
I did! I went back to Marco Polo after that
The Aztecs feels like the point where Doctor Who as we know it truly began. The preceding stories set all the pieces in place, establishing the key characters and the artistic and narrative ambitions that the show would run with from then on. But as far as the actual mechanics of time travel in a show about time travel, this was the moment where the initial educational tone of the early years started to transform once it started to take into account that the main cast aren’t mere observers; they are part of events. For the story that gave us “You can’t rewrite history! Not one line!”, it’s also the first one to really acknowledge that their very presence rewrites history regardless.
It’s also the point where Barbara stakes her claim for one of the all-time great companions, setting a standard that the show is still trying to live up to to this day. Also, I know this is retroactive, but I just love watching the Doctor and Cameca through the lens of young love on his part. Full-on teenager in an old man’s body.
I agree! Him and Cameca were actually so sweet together
I agree with much of what has already been said in this thread. Honestly, this and The Keys of Marinus are my two favorite stories from Season One. While I do tend to rate rather generously, they are the only two 10/10s, and for those keeping score at home:
An Unearthly Child: 8/10 (maybe 7.5 - that first episode is incredible, and the rest doesn’t drag it down too far in my opinion… )
The Daleks: 9/10 (maybe 8.5 - it starts off really strong but probably should have been 6 parts instead of 7)
The Edge of Destruction: 9/10 (The first part is stronger, but the second is still quite good)
Marco Polo: 9/10 (based purely on the recons, this has always been around 8/10 for me, but the pure audio with William Russell’s narration is so good I had to bump it up a point)
The Keys of Marinus: 10/10 (this one is just so fun and fast-paced, full of adventure and great character/TARDIS team development)
The Aztecs: 10/10 (may just edge TKoM out for the top spot, as this one is essentially flawless)
Here’s a link to my reviews so far, in case anyone is interested. 
