![]() The “temper tantrum” scene finally gave Jemma Redgrave a bit different to play in the role. I was glad to see UNIT back in all its glory, especially with their fancy new Marvel-esque base, and Kate leading the charge again. I preferred it vhen he tried to sound closer to the classic Toymaker. Ze only down point vas ze silly accent, vich vas a bit distracting, ja? I know it vas meant to be, but at times it vas so thick it vas hard to understand vhat he vas saying. He chewed up ze scenery with relish, managing to outdo Sacha Dhawan’s turn as ze Master last year (he even got his own dance number). Neil Patrick Harris as ze villainous Toymaker vas an absolute blast to vatch. But I’m getting way ahead of myself here… RTD obviously did this for a reason, and it certainly wasn’t made very clear why bi-generation is suddenly a thing. ![]() That or a spin-off, or a movie, or something. And it’s hard to imagine the 14th Doctor will just be sitting around “retired” all the time when Earth faces alien attacks. Donna has joined UNIT, clearly setting something up in the future. And that’s because it obviously won’t be. The end scene with the Nobles was heartwarming, but even that still didn’t feel like a final goodbye to either the 14th Doctor or Donna. Having said that, her encounter with Stooky Sue and the creepy baby dolls was a classic Donna moment, showcasing Catherine Tate’s ability to handle both the horror and humour. It felt like a missed opportunity to dive deeper into some new mythology.ĭonna had a few strong scenes, but no doubt due to the sheer amount of things this special needed to cram in, she seemed a little more sidelined this time around. In the end, the specials all kind of glossed over it. But I have to admit, I was still left wanting a more substantial explanation for this Doctor’s face return (other than Donna’s theory). Bringing the expected blend of energy, sadness and anger, reminding us why he’s such a fan favourite. Unlike the previous, more restrained “ Wild Blue Yonder“, this episode brought back the audacious, go-for-broke RTD that he was always known for with his finales, making it the most entertaining watch of all three specials, but it also came with some of the same issues.ĭavid Tennant as the Doctor for the final ever time (sure, sure…) was in his usual fine form. Quite apt I suppose considering the final twist. There’s a lot to go through, and it leaves me of two minds. I’ve found “The Giggle,” the finale of Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary specials, tricky to review. reviews the third 60th anniversary special. Share on X (Twitter) Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on WhatsApp Share on E-mail
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