The Ark in Space is the begins a four episode arc in season 12 called the Nerva arc. The Ark in Space is the second episode of season 12 and Tom Baker's second episode and is considered the 2nd Best Story is that season.
In my opinion the Ark in Space is not as good as everyone says it is (that's not saying it's not good, because it is). The idea of the story is very good but the ending of the story seems to be very rushed as Noah leads his Wirrrin friends to the Ultimate doom. Apart from the ending it is a very good script.
Before I begin let's see how the Ark in Space pictures in Season 12 using the DWM Poll
DWM Poll: Season 12
1. Genesis of the Daleks: Brilliant
2. The Ark in Space: Brilliant
3. Robot: Good
4. The Sontaran Experiment: Good
5. Revenge of the Cybermen: Okay
Doctor Rating
Tom's performance is very good, but not using all his acting abillities
Doctor Rating: 9/10
Companion Rating
Sarah Jane and Harry are very good in this story, Sarah Jane's squeeze through the ventilation shaft proves this.
Sarah Jane Smith: 10/10
Harry Sullivan: 9/10
Enemy Rating
The Wirrin aren't that dangerous in normal circumstances but in this they are excellant
The Wirrin: 10/10
Story Rating
Excellent Idea
Story Rating: 10/10
Rest of Cast
The Rest of the Cast are fairly good.
Vira: 6/10
Noah: 8/10
Rogin: 9/10
Lycett: 6/10
Libri: 6/10
Total Rest of Cast Performance: 35/50
Other Story Notes
Humour: 7/10
Seriousness: 9/10
Total: 99/120
Now the Overall Classic Doctor Who Results So far
1. The Aztecs = 72.5%
2. The Moonbase = 81.8%
3. The Ark in Space = 82.5%
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