The Doctor's initial recklessness and dismissal of Ian's concerns versus Ian's caution and skepticism of the unknown on the hostile planet Marinus and its dangerous regions.
The Doctor's initial recklessness and dismissal of Ian's concerns versus Ian's caution and skepticism of the unknown on the hostile planet Marinus and its dangerous regions.
Events in This Arc
The TARDIS lands on Marinus, an alien world dominated by a towering pyramid and an acid sea. Ian, still wearing his Chinese jacket, immediately questions the Doctor about radiation levels, …
The TARDIS crew discovers the deadly nature of Marinus’ acid sea after Susan’s shoe dissolves in a tidal pool, forcing her to retreat to the ship for replacements. While examining …
After the TARDIS crew reluctantly agrees to Arbitan’s blackmail—retrieving the five keys of Marinus to prevent the Voord from seizing control—Barbara impulsively activates a teleportation device, vanishing instantly. Arbitan, sensing …
After discovering bloodstained evidence of Barbara’s violent abduction, Ian’s urgent insistence clashes with the Doctor’s cautious hesitation. The Doctor initially dismisses the possibility of Barbara leaving willingly, but Ian’s discovery …
Barbara, the only companion to resist Morphoton’s mind-control devices, wakes to the grim reality of the city’s decay—while the Doctor, Susan, and Ian remain blissfully unaware, still under the illusion …
After the Doctor reveals Altos as Arbitan’s courier and announces his plan to travel ahead to Millenius alone, Susan—initially compliant—waits until the group disperses before secretly adjusting her time dial …