Among casual Doctor Who viewers, when asked to describe the central conflict of the Series 5 episode "Vincent and the Doctor," most will likely struggle to recall the finer details. Some may not even remember the name of the episode's main antagonist, the Krafayis. But even though this monster of the week may be forgettable, the story is among the most memorable of the modern Doctor Who series — not necessarily for the characters' escapades, but for the touching, poignant way it portrays the famous painter’s internal struggles.