Curse Of Peladon 3 - [s9e7] The

This episode solidified the Third Doctor's reputation as an action hero, featuring one of the most complex hand-to-hand combat scenes in the classic series.

King Peladon, smitten with Jo Grant , asks her to marry him as a way to bridge their cultures and avoid diplomatic fallout, though Jo remains focused on saving the Doctor. [S9E7] The Curse of Peladon 3

Accused of sacrilege, the Doctor is sentenced to a fight to the death in the pit with the King’s champion, Grun . The sequence is a technical highlight for the era, utilizing handheld cameras and top-down shots to create a dynamic "arena-style" feel. This episode solidified the Third Doctor's reputation as

The role of King Peladon is played by the son of Patrick Troughton (the Second Doctor). The sequence is a technical highlight for the

While the Doctor defeats Grun (but refuses to kill him), the true villainy surfaces from the sidelines. Arcturus attempts to assassinate the Doctor with a hidden blaster, but the Ice Warrior bodyguard Ssorg fires first, killing Arcturus to preserve Federation law. 🌟 Notable Trivia