Skaro's Shadows and Silver Killers

In this episode, we venture into the petrified jungles and eerie metal cities of Skaro for the very first appearance of the Doctor’s most iconic enemies — the Daleks. Join me as I break down all seven episodes of this landmark serial, exploring how the story expands the scope of the series from cavemen to alien worlds, and how the character development of the Doctor, Susan, Ian, and Barbara evolves along the way.

We’ll dig into the Doctor’s morally grey choices, Susan’s moments of courage, Barbara’s growing strength, and Ian’s emergence as a heroic figure. Plus, we’ll talk about how Terry Nation’s script helped launch a sci-fi phenomenon that would define Doctor Who for decades. And of course… we’ll talk about the Daleks themselves — their design, their menace, and why audiences in 1963 couldn’t get enough of them.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or watching along for the first time, this is a thrilling look back at the serial that truly put Doctor Who on the map. Let’s head into the radiation-soaked wastelands together — just don’t drink the water!

Podcast intro and outro was created by Stefano Papaleo (aka Dark Side of Synth).