Inside, they discover they are not alone. They are captured by the , mutated remnants of a race called the Dals, who now live inside armored travel machines to survive the planet's high radiation. The travelers also encounter the Thals , a race of beautiful, blonde pacifists who have managed to survive on the surface.
: BBC executives, including Sydney Newman, initially hated the idea of "bug-eyed monsters" and only allowed the serial to proceed because no other scripts were ready. [S1E11] The Daleks
"The Daleks" was the spark that ignited "Dalekmania" in 1960s Britain. It shifted the show toward high-concept science fiction and introduced the Doctor's greatest archenemies. While modern viewers might find the pacing of the seven-part serial slow—particularly the extended scenes in the caves—its historical significance is undeniable. How to Watch Today Doctor Who: The Daleks (Review) - the m0vie blog Inside, they discover they are not alone