"The five-part series follows Plainclothes actor Russell Tovey as Barclay, a low-level UNIT staff member, who becomes humanity's ambassador when the mysterious Homo Aqua (aka villains the Sea Devils) emerge from the oceans. UNIT, led by Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), fights for control as humanity faces destruction. "The tides have drawn us together," a voiceover in the trailer says. "We could make a difference, you and I. End the conflict between our species - before it's too late.""
"Additionally, The Telegraph wrote that the show is "inadvertently hilarious." The review continues that highlights included "Tovey, who very nearly pulls this off, playing a likeable everyman with his family. Whereas, when it shifted gears and entered the Whoniverse, propelled by some rather obvious politics, composer Lorne Balfe's relentless strings and a constant battle with its own effects budget, I struggled to keep a straight face.""
The War Between the Land and the Sea is a five-part Doctor Who drama starring Russell Tovey as Barclay, a low-level UNIT staffer who becomes humanity's ambassador after the emergence of Homo Aqua (Sea Devils). UNIT, led by Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), struggles for control as humanity faces destruction. Early episodes premiered on 7 December and drew mixed reactions: some critics gave middling ratings and called it a wasted opportunity, citing dodgy character names, zero subtlety and a dubious approach to female roles. Other critics found it unintentionally funny while praising Tovey’s likeable everyman turn but faulting overt politics, relentless scoring and visible effects limits. Many fans expressed strong enthusiasm on social media, comparing the series favorably to earlier RTD work.
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