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Welcome to the Temple of Geeks’ Doctor Who Review Podcast! In this episode, hosts Nate (Doc In The Box) and Elizabeth (Lady of Time cosplay) dive deep into the Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special, “Joy to the World.”
Spoiler Alert! If you haven’t watched the episode yet, pause here and check it out on Disney+. It’s a delightful watch, and you’ll want to be in on the fun before we dissect it.
Doctor Who Christmas Special ”Joy to The World” Review
The Doctor’s Earthly Adventures
Elizabeth kicks off the discussion with her overall impressions, noting that while she enjoyed the episode, she expected a more prominent role for Nicola Coughlan’s character, Joy.
A highlight for both hosts was the unexpected sequence where the Doctor gets stuck on Earth for a year. This leads to some heartwarming interactions with a character named Anita and some classic Doctor Who humor as he uses his ingenuity to make everyday objects “bigger on the inside.”
Steven Moffat’s Signature and Easter Eggs Galore
As a long-time Doctor Who writer, Steven Moffat’s influence is clear in this episode. Nate and Elizabeth discuss his knack for taking ordinary concepts and giving them a sci-fi twist, as well as his ability to create memorable characters and leave gaps for potential spin-offs.
The episode is packed with Easter eggs for eagle-eyed viewers. Nate and Elizabeth highlight references to previous episodes, including “Blink,” “The Girl in the Fireplace,” and “The Doctor’s Wife.” They also point out nods to other Moffat projects, such as “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and “Sherlock.” Check out Elizabeth’s list of Ten “Joy to the World” Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed!
A Bittersweet Ending
While the hosts enjoyed the episode overall, they had some mixed feelings about the ending. Elizabeth found it a bit abrupt and felt that more exposition would have been helpful.
The conversation wraps up with speculation about the future of Doctor Who, including the upcoming season and the show’s partnership with Disney+. Nate and Elizabeth express their excitement for what’s to come and their hope that Steven Moffat will continue to contribute to the Doctor Who universe.
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