Who says theft never pays off? The TARDIS lands in an Aztec tomb and Barb immediately engages in some harmless grave robbery, and is – as a direct consequence of this – proclaimed a reincarnation of the High Priest Yetaxa and essentially treated as a God. This all sounds great and all, except the TARDIS is now locked beyond their reach in the tomb, the Aztecs are prepping for some garden-variety human sacrifice, and Barb decides to meddle.

Meanwhile, crazy bad guy Tlotoxl attempts to disprove her divinity; Ian is pitted against Ixta, a famous Aztec warrior who isn't at all thrilled when Ian is suddenly chosen to be the leader of their armies; and The Doctor falls in love with a very pleasant Aztec retiree named Cameca.

Excited yet? No?! Ok, how about this... Ian administers a Vulcan Nerve Pinch; Susan is almost wed to a dude with three days left to live; The Doctor has a cup of hot coco; and Barbara finally gets a chance to shine! NOW are you excited? Yeah, I thought so...

The Aztecs is a fantastic Doctor Who story. Not only does it flaunt some marvellous sets and costumes, it also has a range of characters that cover the entire spectrum from romantic and intellectual to violent and maniacal. Have a listen to our podcast review of it, and the two fan reviews included in this podcast as well – Big thanks to Gina and Al! – and leave your feedback below.

(The Ratings and Reviews of this Doctor Who story kick in at the 1h24m25s mark.)

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