Warriors of the Deep: The Myrka, the Mess, and the Missed Opportunity
Classic Doctor Who has had its fair share of dodgy effects — but this is the one that even Michael Grade dragged onto Room 101. So why isn’t Warriors of the Deep universally considered the worst of the bunch?
In this video essay, I dive into the infamous Myrka, the story’s surprisingly haunting ambition, and the production decisions that doomed it from the start. It’s part critique, part post-mortem… with a dash of affection for the effort behind the foam.
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