Ep 6. The Curse of Peladon: Part 2
- February 5, 1972
- 45 min
The Doctor and Jo arrive on the planet Peladon, where the Doctor is mistaken for a delegate from Earth, come to observe the planet's entrance into the Galactic Federation. The King of Peladon, unsure how best to please his guests and unknowingly harboring a traitor in his court, seeks the advice of Alpha Centauri, a sentient octopod, and Ice Warriors from Mars who have also joined the Federation. Meanwhile, the Doctor and Jo are captured by a group of rebels who claim that the Federation will lead to the destruction of their planet. In this second installment of The Curse of Peladon, the stakes are raised as the rebels aim to thwart the King's plans for the Federation and the Doctor and Jo work to uncover the truth behind the supposed curse that plagues the planet. As tensions escalate and loyalties are tested, the Doctor must race against time to prevent disaster and uncover the true motives of those around him.