（劇情簡介：2023年聖誕特集“Wild Blue Yonder”中，博士和以前的同伴唐娜（Donna）意外重逢，來到一個風格獨特的星球，被稱為“荒野藍色”。那裏充滿了神秘的風景和奇異的生物，他們在TARDIS的引導下，來到一個神秘的宇宙空間站，那裏籠罩著詭異的藍色光芒和未知的危險。隨著探索的深入，博士和唐娜發現這座空間站隱藏著一個巨大陰謀，涉及到一個神秘的外星種族試圖操縱時間和空間以實現其邪惡目的。這個外星種族計劃通過擾亂時間流動和改變曆史事件來增強自己的力量，從而統治整個宇宙。這個陰謀不僅威脅到空間站上的生命，也可能導致整個時間線的崩潰和宇宙的毀滅。博士和唐娜必須解開這座空間站的秘密，找到這個外星種族的弱點，並阻止他們的計劃。在這個過程中，他們麵臨重重危險和道德難題，需要運用他們的智慧、勇氣和決心來恢複時間和空間的正常秩序。這個冒險不僅考驗了他們的能力，也使他們對彼此的信任和合作更加深厚。“荒野藍色”不僅延續了“神秘博士”一貫的緊張與懸疑，還通過扣人心弦的情節和豐富的角色發展，向劇集的曆史致敬。)
盡管標題有些滑稽，但這一集本身是又一個精彩的故事。他們探討了博士的角色、創傷和心理健康，這些都處理得非常出色，並且在敘事上非常令人滿意。Neil Patrick Harris在劇中扮演的Toymaker表現突出，他的麵部表情和變幻的聲音是該集的一大亮點。Ncuti Gatwa作為新的博士扮演者在劇集尾聲中的出現是一個驚喜，非常受歡迎。在短短的幾分鍾內，他巧妙地確立了自己作為博士的地位，我非常期待看到他更多的表演。
當然，這一集也還是有一些不足，特別是Toymaker的相關場景有些短，而抓捕遊戲作為劇集高潮有些令人失望，但總體來說，無可置疑，這一集很精彩，是“Doctor Who”很長時間以來少見的情感豐富劇集之一，令人滿意。總而言之，雖然三部曲的第一部讓我失望，但接下來的兩部恢複了我對劇作者Russell T Davies的信心，讓我覺得“Doctor Who”的未來可期。
Doctor Who trilogy - the 60th anniversary specials and the return of Christmas special (2023)
I was really excited in the lead up to the 60th anniversary specials this year (2023). It had been about 6 years since we had genuinely good Doctor Who, and now Tennant (the Doctor) and Russell T Davies (the author) were returning, so I had faith that these episodes were going to be a return to form.
Unfortunately, I was somewhat disappointed with the first special, The Star Beast. While it wasn’t terrible, it also wasn’t the breath of fresh air that I was hoping it would be. The first half was very fun, and seeing the Doctor interact with Donna’s family was a joy, but the plot itself was somewhat lacking and the resolution far too convenient. Overall, it felt like more of a mid-season filler episode rather than an explosive opening to the 60th anniversary and after it, I felt quite apprehensive about the upcoming episodes.
However, my apprehension was completely unfounded as the second episode, Wild Blue Yonder, was utterly spectacular. It was such a clever episode filled with phenomenal acting, interesting twists and complex mysteries. It was this episode where the 14th Doctor truly felt like a new incarnation of the Doctor, and David Tennant is an incredible actor for making his performance feel so distinct. The whole episode revolving around just the Doctor and Donna allows for some fantastic character work as well as some genuinely chilling scenes. This was one of the best episodes of Doctor Who maybe ever, and gave me so much hope for the upcoming era.
Finally, the 60th anniversary specials ended with The Giggle. Although the title is rather silly, the episode itself was another fantastic story. The way they explore the Doctor’s character, his trauma and his mental health is masterfully done and so emotionally and narratively satisfying after years of a Doctor who’s character was lacking in depth. Neil Patrick Harris also gives a standout performance as the Toymaker, portraying a truly chilling and threatening villain, with his facial expressions and shifting voice being a highlight of the episode. Ncuti Gatwa’s appearance towards the end of the episode was a surprise, but a very welcome one. In just a few short minutes, he manages to gracefully cement himself as the Doctor, and I am very excited to see more of his performance.
The bi-generation allows Russell T Davies to address the complex continuity and traumas of the Doctor and explore his mental health as a consequence of this, while somewhat resetting his character, allowing Tennant’s Doctor to remain on Earth and deal with his trauma so that Gatwa’s Doctor can have a fresh, vibrant start.
I did feel that certain aspects of the episode were lacking, specifically I felt the sequence in the Toymaker’s realm was somewhat short, and catch was an underwhelming game to use as a climax to the episode, but overall it was truly fantastic and one of the most emotionally interesting and satisfying episodes of Doctor Who in a long time. To conclude, I was disappointed in the first special of the trilogy, but the next two restored my faith in Russell T Davies and showed me that the future of Doctor Who is looking very bright.
The 2023 Christmas special marked a new era for Doctor Who, with a new Doctor and a new companion. While the story itself was somewhat middling, Gatwa and Gibson both shone in their new roles. The Doctor himself was energetic, charming, emotional, and showed great range just in this episode. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing some more serious, tense moments with him but he has made a very good first impression. Ruby Sunday was also a very charming addition to the cast, and her chemistry with Gatwa’s Doctor is fantastic. All in all, it was a decent beginning, and now I just want to see more.
（劇情簡介：2023年聖誕特集“Wild Blue Yonder”中，博士和以前的同伴唐娜（Donna）意外重逢，來到一個風格獨特的星球，被稱為“荒野藍色”。那裏充滿了神秘的風景和奇異的生物，他們在TARDIS的引導下，來到一個神秘的宇宙空間站，那裏籠罩著詭異的藍色光芒和未知的危險。隨著探索的深入，博士和唐娜發現這座空間站隱藏著一個巨大陰謀，涉及到一個神秘的外星種族試圖操縱時間和空間以實現其邪惡目的。這個外星種族計劃通過擾亂時間流動和改變曆史事件來增強自己的力量，從而統治整個宇宙。這個陰謀不僅威脅到空間站上的生命，也可能導致整個時間線的崩潰和宇宙的毀滅。博士和唐娜必須解開這座空間站的秘密，找到這個外星種族的弱點，並阻止他們的計劃。在這個過程中，他們麵臨重重危險和道德難題，需要運用他們的智慧、勇氣和決心來恢複時間和空間的正常秩序。這個冒險不僅考驗了他們的能力，也使他們對彼此的信任和合作更加深厚。“荒野藍色”不僅延續了“神秘博士”一貫的緊張與懸疑，還通過扣人心弦的情節和豐富的角色發展，向劇集的曆史致敬。)
盡管標題有些滑稽，但這一集本身是又一個精彩的故事。他們探討了博士的角色、創傷和心理健康，這些都處理得非常出色，並且在敘事上非常令人滿意。Neil Patrick Harris在劇中扮演的Toymaker表現突出，他的麵部表情和變幻的聲音是該集的一大亮點。Ncuti Gatwa作為新的博士扮演者在劇集尾聲中的出現是一個驚喜，非常受歡迎。在短短的幾分鍾內，他巧妙地確立了自己作為博士的地位，我非常期待看到他更多的表演。
當然，這一集也還是有一些不足，特別是Toymaker的相關場景有些短，而抓捕遊戲作為劇集高潮有些令人失望，但總體來說，無可置疑，這一集很精彩，是“Doctor Who”很長時間以來少見的情感豐富劇集之一，令人滿意。總而言之，雖然三部曲的第一部讓我失望，但接下來的兩部恢複了我對劇作者Russell T Davies的信心，讓我覺得“Doctor Who”的未來可期。
Doctor Who trilogy - the 60th anniversary specials and the return of Christmas special (2023)
I was really excited in the lead up to the 60th anniversary specials this year (2023). It had been about 6 years since we had genuinely good Doctor Who, and now Tennant (the Doctor) and Russell T Davies (the author) were returning, so I had faith that these episodes were going to be a return to form.
Unfortunately, I was somewhat disappointed with the first special, The Star Beast. While it wasn’t terrible, it also wasn’t the breath of fresh air that I was hoping it would be. The first half was very fun, and seeing the Doctor interact with Donna’s family was a joy, but the plot itself was somewhat lacking and the resolution far too convenient. Overall, it felt like more of a mid-season filler episode rather than an explosive opening to the 60th anniversary and after it, I felt quite apprehensive about the upcoming episodes.
However, my apprehension was completely unfounded as the second episode, Wild Blue Yonder, was utterly spectacular. It was such a clever episode filled with phenomenal acting, interesting twists and complex mysteries. It was this episode where the 14th Doctor truly felt like a new incarnation of the Doctor, and David Tennant is an incredible actor for making his performance feel so distinct. The whole episode revolving around just the Doctor and Donna allows for some fantastic character work as well as some genuinely chilling scenes. This was one of the best episodes of Doctor Who maybe ever, and gave me so much hope for the upcoming era.
Finally, the 60th anniversary specials ended with The Giggle. Although the title is rather silly, the episode itself was another fantastic story. The way they explore the Doctor’s character, his trauma and his mental health is masterfully done and so emotionally and narratively satisfying after years of a Doctor who’s character was lacking in depth. Neil Patrick Harris also gives a standout performance as the Toymaker, portraying a truly chilling and threatening villain, with his facial expressions and shifting voice being a highlight of the episode. Ncuti Gatwa’s appearance towards the end of the episode was a surprise, but a very welcome one. In just a few short minutes, he manages to gracefully cement himself as the Doctor, and I am very excited to see more of his performance.
The bi-generation allows Russell T Davies to address the complex continuity and traumas of the Doctor and explore his mental health as a consequence of this, while somewhat resetting his character, allowing Tennant’s Doctor to remain on Earth and deal with his trauma so that Gatwa’s Doctor can have a fresh, vibrant start.
I did feel that certain aspects of the episode were lacking, specifically I felt the sequence in the Toymaker’s realm was somewhat short, and catch was an underwhelming game to use as a climax to the episode, but overall it was truly fantastic and one of the most emotionally interesting and satisfying episodes of Doctor Who in a long time. To conclude, I was disappointed in the first special of the trilogy, but the next two restored my faith in Russell T Davies and showed me that the future of Doctor Who is looking very bright.
The 2023 Christmas special marked a new era for Doctor Who, with a new Doctor and a new companion. While the story itself was somewhat middling, Gatwa and Gibson both shone in their new roles. The Doctor himself was energetic, charming, emotional, and showed great range just in this episode. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing some more serious, tense moments with him but he has made a very good first impression. Ruby Sunday was also a very charming addition to the cast, and her chemistry with Gatwa’s Doctor is fantastic. All in all, it was a decent beginning, and now I just want to see more.
