Doctor Who is a British sci-fi TV show that airs on BBC ever since 1963. The premise of the show is rather simple where, “The Doctor, a mysterious 2,000-year-old time traveller, and his companions journey across time and space in a ship known as TARDIS.” It is one of the most popular TV series in the world despite having so many seasons and replacing main characters multiple times. There have been many Doctor Whos, one of the most popular iterations of the character was David Tennant’s. He was the 10th Doctor overall. It was recently announced that Tennant would be returning for three specials starting with Doctor Who: The Star Beast that will start streaming on Disney+ from November 25th. Fans are waiting for the first special to finally arrive along with Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary. So, its only natural that fans are wondering whether it will live up to the hype or be worth the wait. Let’s see what the critics have to say.
Doctor Who 2023 Special First Reactions Are Impressive!
Total Film – “The question is then, does it deliver on such a promise, despite the hype being at an all-time high? Thankfully, the answer is a resounding yes! ‘The Star Beast’ kickstarts a whole new era of ‘Doctor Who’ with style, providing a warm embrace for the already dedicated Whovians and welcoming with open arms those who are new to the widely adored show.” The outlet also discussed, “Sure, we do see The Doctor and co. fighting off aliens, but the story dives much deeper than that, exploring more complex themes relating to identity, all of which are beautifully handled with a sensitive touch. Many of the characters may be otherworldly, but Davies understands that, ultimately, ‘Doctor Who’ is a very human show.”
The Streamr – “The special works really well as a new starting point for first-time viewers, or as mentioned, people who haven’t necessarily watched it for some time.”
Darren’s World of Entertainment – “there’s a lot to love about this first of three Doctor Who specials.” The blog also highlighted, “Equally, the Tennant and Tate double act is one of the main reasons to watch.”
Alex Zalben (Decider) – “‘Doctor Who: The Star Beast’ is the most fun I’ve had watching ‘Doctor Who’ in… Years? David Tennant and Catherine Tate prove, once again, they are the perfect pairing for the show, able to flip from heartbreaking emotion to laugh-out-loud comedy on a dime. ‘Who’ is back, baby!”
Zalben also stated, “It’s definitely goofy at times, but that’s part and parcel with ‘Doctor Who.’ The increased budget of the specials is on-screen, too… Rachel Talalay directs some excellent sequences, big explosions, and a character who is destined to become an iconic DW creation.”
Doctor Who: The Star Beast will be released on Disney+ on Saturday, November 25th.
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