Well it took most of season 1, but it seems like they're finally starting to have some fun with the concept of this show. This story may be on the predictable side (and oddly similar to the Road to El Dorado, even down the sacrifice guy's warrior friend being dressed like a cheetah), but against what's come before it it's really entertaining. They're starting to explore the more interesting side of time travel, like if you have the chance to save an entire civilization like the Aztecs isn't it at least worth trying? Barbara is quickly becoming my favorite character from this era of the show, the more she deals with these situations the better adjusted to them she becomes. She's good at keeping her calm and picks up on things really quick. Her history teacher side shows here which is nice to see and in the last episode and here she's given a high social standing and goes with it immediately, she really likes having power I guess and I respect that. Beyond her though the Doctor is a lot more likable here, he only ever lashed out when Susan was in danger and apologized for it after, I'm glad he's actually undergoing character growth. His relationship with Cameca is pretty sweet, they both genuinely enjoy the other's company and I'm a bit disappointed he didn't ask her to join them. As for little things there's a bit where Susan questions regeneration which is pretty funny with context and at this point I think Ian just loves stupid outfits. Also for their "chosen warrior" Ixta sure has an awful hard time defeating a science teacher, no wonder the Aztecs fell.
Review of The Temple of Evil
