Doctor Who Season 23

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama

Language

English

Release Date

6 Sep, 1986

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Story

This season had a unique format, never again repeated in the show. Doctor Who had returned to production after a near-cancellation and an eighteen-month production hiatus. For the first time, a season consisted of a single story, The Trial of a Time Lord, although this was made up of four serials from a production perspective: each serial was written by a different person (save for The Mysterious Planet and the first part of The Ultimate Foe, both of which were written by Robert Holmes) and featured a different story presented as evidence, excluding the final two episodes which concluded the ongoing story of the trial; the trial storyline itself acted as a framing device to bracket the first three serials. As a result, whether The Trial of a Time Lord should be considered one story or four has been intensely debated. This single-story format, sometimes referred to as a "miniseries", would later be utilised for the third and fourth series of Torchwood.

Story

Act I: Forest officer Arjun (Prithviraj Sukumaran) is assigned to a remote forest station in Kerala. Initially seen as a routine posting, he soon discovers unusual activities in the protected forest area. Strange disappearances of wildlife and suspicious movements of outsiders catch his attention.

Act II: As Arjun investigates deeper, he uncovers a sophisticated wildlife trafficking network operating under the cover of a legitimate timber business. Maya (Parvathy Thiruvothu), a wildlife photographer, becomes his ally in exposing the truth. Together, they gather evidence while facing increasing threats from the criminals.

Act III: The investigation leads to a high-stakes confrontation in the heart of the forest. Arjun must use his knowledge of the terrain and wildlife to outmaneuver the traffickers. The climax showcases spectacular action sequences while highlighting the importance of environmental conservation.

Central Theme

The film explores the delicate balance between human progress and environmental preservation, showing how individual actions can make a significant impact on wildlife conservation.

User Reviews

Movie Rating Breakdown

Based on user reviews and critic scores

Story

4.2/5

Engaging narrative with strong environmental themes

Action

4.5/5

Well-choreographed action sequences and stunts

Direction

4.3/5

Skillful direction with excellent cinematography

Movie Rating

4.3/5

Overall excellent entertainment with meaningful message

Priya Nair

Dec 18, 2023

A gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The forest sequences are breathtaking and the action choreography is top-notch.

Arjun Menon

4.2

Dec 16, 2023

Great direction and stellar cast. The movie successfully balances entertainment with a meaningful message about wildlife conservation.