Wednesday Jan 08, 2025

“Joy To The World” Review - Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024

We discuss the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special.

Joy To The World
When Joy opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel, she discovers danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the earth, just in time for Christmas.

Episode Takeaways:

  • The episode had timey-wimey elements that were enjoyable.
  • The character of Joy was underwhelming in her role.
  • The hotel concept raised interesting questions about time travel.
  • The visual effects had mixed reviews, especially the dinosaur scenes.
  • The episode's themes resonated with current societal issues.
  • The Doctor's relationship with the hotel manager is intriguing.
  • The special was meant to be fun, not overly deep.
  • The ending raised questions about its historical accuracy.

Director: Alex Pillai Writer: Steven Moffat
Cast: Ncuti Gatwa, Nicola Coughlan, Steph de Whalley, Joel Fry

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Doctor Who Images & Artwork: 

  • BBC
  • Doctor Who

Fish Fingers & Custard Art/Logo:

  • Dylan Blight

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