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Haven't seen a discussion post for the new special, so I'll get the ball rolling. Thoughts, insights, bits you loved... let it all out.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

RTD is back!

news broadcasts? check
spaceships crashing? check
big green rubbery aliens? check
the sonic being just completely absurd space magic? check
companions actually having real family members instead of cardboard cutouts? check
extreme cheesiness gives way to genuinely touching moments? check
deus ex machina ending that also has the Doctor hitting loads of switches and buttons? check

I don't know if it's just nostalgia for old NuWho, but it was really enjoyable after the so-so slog of Chibnall's seasons.

Here's hoping one of the three episodes is something in the vein of "Midnight", RTD's best single episode IMO.