Doctor Who: Black Orchid (Story 121)
by Ron James
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Actor: Janet Fielding, Matthew Waterhouse, Peter Davison, Sarah SuttonDirector: Ron James
Brand: Warner Brothers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 49 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-08-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: BBC Video / Warner Bros.
DVD Reviews of Doctor Who: Black Orchid (Story 121)
DVD Review: Short Historic Episode of the 5th Doctor
Summary: 3 Stars
Black Orchid is what Doctor Who fans knows as Historic episodes, as seen in previous Doctors ( 1 & 2). Set in England in the '20,The Crew of the TARDIS resolve a mistery in a old english house ( The Unicor and The Wasp episode of the 10th Doctor is a total rip off of this episode).
For the first and only time , you can watch The Doctor play Cricket ( Peter Davison actually plays here).
Is a short and light adventure, if you like the Unicorn and the Wasp, you will like its inspiration episode ( best thing, Adric does not do anything here besides eat)
for the price is a good deal.
DVD Review: English Manor House Delight
Summary: 5 Stars
Although only a short (2 part) episode, Black Orchid is a delightful "English Manor House" romp of a mystery/story. The character interactions are extremely crisp, well scripted and delightfully acted. The entire cast seems to have enjoyed this episode. DVD Review: The Doctor plays Criket! Need I say more?
Summary: 5 Stars
Doctor Who - Black Orchid (Episode 121)
This is a rare short and historical episode of the long-running British Science Fiction TV show. The ability of this show to remain relevant over the roughly thirty years during in original run. An episode of mystery and intrigue, it bears a lot of resemblance to the episode "The Wasp and the Unicorn" (minus the giant wasps) in the revived series.
As a historical episode, it lacks many of the things that made the original series great, but after a few viewings, you begin to see it as a work of genius.
People are dying in a English country manor. The most stunning decoration in the manor is a flower, a rare black orchid from which the story draws its name. The Doctor, mistaken for someone else becomes a guest at the manor for a costume ball. The story shows the Doctor at his best, solving the mystery through the use of observation and intellect. In the end, the Doctor reveals the answer to the mystery, and everybody leaves, having grown a little bit.
DVD Review: A distilled, simplified Doctor Who
Summary: 5 Stars
...with no monsters and just about the shortest length ever. It's a great historical romp with everyone getting to do something. The fifth doctor looks good here, and that's always a thrill with so many dodgy episodes out there.DVD Review: AN INTERESTING TWO-PART "WHO" ADVENTURE.
Summary: 4 Stars
"Black Orchid," a two-part adventure from Peter Davison's first season as the Doctor, is the first true "historical" adventure since the 1960's. By "historical," this means no aliens or monsters in an historical setting. While the serial does have some chills, and stellar performances from Davison and a terrific cast, the writing is a bit sub-par, and the tension cannot be felt throughout the entire two episodes. Still, "Who" fans will find much to appreciate with "Black Orchid."
Program/DVD Grade: B+
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DVD Features:Audio Commentary
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