Ep 15. The Mutants: Part 1
- April 8, 1972
- 24 min
In Classic Doctor Who season 9 episode 15, entitled "The Mutants: Part 1," the Doctor and Jo Grant arrive on the planet Solos, a world that is undergoing a major political transformation. Solos is on the brink of gaining independence from Earth, a development that is being fiercely resisted by the Earth-backed Marshal and his troops.
When the Doctor and Jo arrive, they encounter a range of bizarre creatures, including sentient plant life and giant insects. But they also discover that something strange is happening to the people of Solos. Many of them are beginning to undergo a strange physical transformation that causes them to turn into mutant creatures.
The Doctor is soon drawn into the political tensions that are threatening to tear Solos apart. He meets Ky, a rebel leader who is fighting for the planet's independence, and Varan, a member of the ruling council who is torn between loyalty to Earth and his growing sympathy for the rebels.
As the Doctor investigates the strange mutations affecting the people of Solos, he begins to suspect that they are not the result of natural evolution, but rather the result of deliberate genetic manipulation. But who could be behind this sinister plot, and what are their ultimate goals?
Meanwhile, Jo finds herself in danger as she is captured by the Marshal's troops and accused of being a spy. With the help of a sympathetic soldier named Stubbs, she must find a way to escape and reunite with the Doctor.
"The Mutants: Part 1" is a tense and action-packed episode that combines classic Doctor Who themes like political intrigue, alien creatures, and a strong sense of morality. With its detailed world-building and complex characters, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.