Firstly, the much-maligned Terminus isn't that bad at all. It's just slow. And the Garm - supposed dog-guardian of hell, as far as mythology goes - is actually quite cute. And he talks in a version of English I don't understand.
Terminus actually gets off to a cracking start, with the sneaky Turlough trying to sabbotage the TARDIS at the request of the Black Guardian. Then, doors with skulls on appear, and it all goes very creepy and mysterious, as the crew pass from a disintigrating TARDIS into the Terminus lepper ship.
The story is actually great - a superb concept, sadly let down by budget constraints and all kinds of behind-the-scenes problems. However the new CGI effects on this version really liven things up, and to be honest, the new space sequences that replace the model shots, are stunning.
The reasons for Nyssa suddenly taking off her skirt still remain undisclosed, but I'm sure it's still a delight for Nyssa fans all over the world, who still crave for the Director's Cut, where far more comes off. But all in all, Terminus makes for a dramatic and rather dark finalé for Nyssa, who, in a genuinely moving farewell scene, decides to stay on the ship and with the help of her new pet Garm, stabilise the cure for the leppers, and transform Terminus into a fully functional space hospital.
Wouldn't it be nice if the Doctor payed her a visit again one day.
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