Doctor Who REACTION | Christmas Special 2024 | "Joy to the World" | A Star is Born

[@LatetotheParty]

Happy Christmas to you all! 🎄 Please be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't yet! 💜💙

[@WildeMermaid]

I enjoyed this episode personally. Nicola was amazing as Joy. Joy's story hit so very close to home for me & had me sobbing. The time hotel concept is cool. I need to go through the Hobbit door! I liked Anita and Trev. I thought it was fun.

[@balletabela]

All of this, agreed 😢😃

[@wemersonemanoeldasilva650]

anita for companion 🥺🙏

[@IsiahBradley]

Or recurring!!! I absolutely love her!!! DAMN MOFFAT!!! He's created another #MollyHooper :)

[@annesmith2259]

Yes, she was the best thing about this awful episode 😢

[@Catastrophic_31]

Not awful at all​@@annesmith2259

[@scaleofperspective6211]

​@@annesmith2259Agree with 'the best' part, disagree with the 'awful' part

[@lant7123]

Honestly, I think she only worked because she wasn't a companion.

[@chris-hz2wd]

Anita gonna be up there as one of the best would be companions we never got! Loved her!

[@Titan-nb8rc]

next to Handles

[@qa1327]

13:02 I liked the Anita side story. They did a good job making me connect with her in a short period of time I liked it overall. Christmas specials tend to just be ok for me. Can’t say I’d rewatch any in particular, even the one you mentioned. So the bar is low for me. Looking forward to the actual season.

[@operationorigins4714]

Doctor Who calling out the tories on BBC prime time…absolute cinema 🙏🏻

[@Jigsaw407]

You missed the point: Christmas is supposed to be about human connections and heart, so the whole Anita thing was very important for the whole episode and for the development of the Doctor. Also the way he opened the door/seal with fourdimensional timey-whimey stuff was a fun solution for the problem. I don't see any issue with that scene either ... isn't that what we are here for when watching Doctor Who? Fun timey-whimey stuff?

[@scaleofperspective6211]

I mean the Doctor has created bootstraps several times before, I don't see how it would be an issue

[@maxholbrook7071]

There's good timey whimey, "Blink" There's bad timey whimey, "Joy to the World"

[@scaleofperspective6211]

@@maxholbrook7071 no

[@jankreft6753]

The issue ist that ut nales the episode's structure clunky and uneven.

[@chazo1367]

Fun fact: The Star being created is it's own bootstrap paradox. Since it gives rise to Christianity...the same thing that Villengard profits the most from as the church is it's biggest client, so creating the star ensures their biggest customer exists and they make bank on it.

[@HHopebringer]

That's extremely clever! So... Who really composed Beethoven's Fifth?

[@ThePonderer]

18:20 I actually like that element of it. I enjoy when episodes of this show are smaller in scale, in that sense where a lot of time and thought is dedicated to making comparatively tiny things happen. It lets the story feel “big” without needing to force the subject matter to be all that grand.

[@SupaKen74]

"this is pretty draggy for me" - literally my favorite part of the episode and one of my favorite sections of the whole past season.

[@Aldebaron-fp3ef]

Exactly 😊

[@roberthart2825]

Better than Last years special I thought, didn't feel it was draged out, as you had to go a sense of it being a year for the Doctor, him not rushing around like normal, so I enjoy it

[@balletabela]

This, for me, was the best DW Christmas special ever. Great writing ❤

[@RTaylor1505]

I still think a Christmas carol was the best one but yeah I loved this one.

[@VADallasCowboysFan]

Lol love how you said the plot took its time. Thats literally what the Doctor told himself that it was going to be the LONG way around

[@tomasjallen]

I loved all the small jokes. Especially "is it armed".

[@chris5632]

I was a mess by the end of the episode. So nice having a Christmas special from Doctor Who

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

Fun fact Jonathan Aris, who plays Melnak is the British narrator for "Mayday", AKA "Air Crash Investigation", and he has been for 20 years.

[@baeleth]

The year with Anita is actually my favorite part of the episode.

[@annaschwirian7548]

I cried so very very much during this episode. Love the ending

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Tidings of comfort and joy to Vanessa, Robert and all those they love! ❄ I predict we'll see more of 'Anita' in the future.

[@lacondrathompson1747]

Happy Christmas 🎄 you two

[@martynnotman3467]

Well i loved it.

[@balletabela]

I was the best Christmas Special for me, loved it too.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Merry Christmas to you two !

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

Merry Christmas, guys! Ready for new Who next year?

[@LKGerhold]

Anyone else noticed the Hobbit door?

[@LatetotheParty]

Vanessa does. It's in our full-length watch along.

[@WildeMermaid]

Yes! It made me think of River's line about the good wizards in Fairytales always turning out to be The Doctor.

[@samanthamaclean1430]

I did I had to explain it to my dad while watching the special

[@mcborge1]

I was looking for this comment.

[@flovanbo]

I thought the episode was beautiful and hit the head on the nail with making the statements it needed. There have been plenty of doctor who episodes of doctor who that i think have been worse though. My main hate is people just have hated on Ncuti though for him being gay, black, too emotional, etc. They have said the doctor basically should never appear weak. People also just hate because they want the show to be exactly like the old doctors. But there are also people who hated tenant, smith, capaldi, etc. An now think they are some of the greatest.

[@stevenparkin2725]

The two women that Basil knew could be Vastra and Jenny. I believe they lived on Paternoster Row which I think was destroyed during the London Blitz.

[@rockyshields9122]

I noticed in the credits besides Steven Moffat writing he is one of the producers again

[@LordLOC]

Only for this episode (and I'd assume any he's writing in S2) so far. He's not back on as an EP (yet).

[@alex_gaimar]

Just like he was exec for Boom (and only Boom in s14). Just means he was given a lot of freedom over production of his episodes.

[@LordLOC]

@@alex_gaimar I mean to be fair, this is how it went the first go-round. It wouldn't surprise me if RTD leaves down the road, and Moffat takes over as EP again lol (probably not, but you know, that'd be weird eh?)

[@RTaylor1505]

I loved this Christmas episode. It was better than last years and it was a Steven Moffat episode. I don’t think he had a bad Christmas episode yet.

[@ari_____]

Ill be honest. I enjoyed the hotel/anita stuff. I would have enjoyed more time with the doctor going the long way around.

[@DavidNicholson101]

That ending🥺🥺🥺

[@THE_Dodge_Morningstar]

Then a dinosaur came along and ate it...

[@FandomTheWise]

Perfectly fits in. Lol

[@HHopebringer]

This was a fantastic special and I very much enjoyed it! Though...I have to wonder, where can I get a Gallifreyan coffee mug?

[@bobhughes2290]

So far all the commenters think the year waiting is "draggy". It's my favorite part.

[@junkheal]

I didn't feel like it dragged at all.

[@Aldebaron-fp3ef]

Thank you

[@philip07304]

I understand what you mean but I’ve also heard complaints that episode of shows especially on streaming services are to short and I really prefer longer ones depending on the type of story the creators are trying to express themselves. I really enjoyed this episode.

[@lizzybizzson237]

regarding the episode length 'They're 53 minutes without adverts" - this is how they're broadcast in the uk on BBC, no adverts and can't say I've ever thought of them as dragging

[@oldmomj5088]

I love you guys. I feel like you missed the point of this episode. It was one of my favorite Christmas episodes and reminded me of the Dickens episode in some ways. Loved that Vangaard was defeated because what they used created something far more than it expected and that the joy of Christmas and the hearts of all the people it captured became the Star. And led by Joy, created and brought the joy and hope of Christmas to all. We still have mavity and we have to remember that the impossible is becoming possible still. We will see how it all plays out in the future.

[@waqarkhan25]

this episode of Doctor Who will be heartbreaking

[@Skegnessexpress]

the 17th doctor not the 15th & 4th doctor in the new regeneration cycle

[@CJ-qp7hi]

If you like the companion in this, watch Derry Girls, it’s hilarious!!

[@-GeordieDan-]

Poor Mrs Flood.. I mean Anita! Antia. 👀

[@lant7123]

Generally, a fun story. I liked Anita more than Joy. She made the whole story, imo. Some of the statements in the story really didn't make sense, like the Doctor making a friend. He makes plenty of friends. If anything, he makes too many. For the most part, they leave him. The argument with himself was horrible too. I don't get the "funny door" thing. At one point, they say it's a cupboard? Is this a British thing? Ours just go to adjoining rooms. They're not perceived as "funny." There's not really a mystique around them. I'm also not Christian, so the ending is just predictable meh.

[@Moochtv]

It was a fun episode but I agree, the recent eps do drag there feet. Good job guys.

[@IsiahBradley]

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[@MrMarkx7]

The ratings were low but this wsa one of the better episodes in a long long long time for,.. I really really liked it a ton. Well done the best episode in thiNcuti era.

[@mgrimble3975]

People need to stop worrying about ratings. Dr who has always found it’s audience big or small.

[@MrMarkx7]

@mgrimble3975 agree we are are small but mighty .. if you all haven't watch check out the 2024 doctor who proms WOW

[@kalebdiaz1671]

I got to be honest the bored reaction the the year in the hotel was kinda disappointing from u guys To me that was the most enjoyable part of the episode because we ought to see the doctor actually stay in one place for a little bit and live a life with a friend, a normal life

[@LatetotheParty]

Kind of hard to react to people playing Chutes and Ladders. 😴

[@kalebdiaz1671]

@ no but complaining about it is just threw me off lol because that’s the whole point of Christmas to get together with people you care about and just spend time with them, not to just rush through it to get to the next adventure like you were saying, but just enjoy the moment no matter how small it is, including playing chutes and ladders

[@LatetotheParty]

Guess we have different standards in what we consider engaging television, then.

[@kalebdiaz1671]

@@LatetotheParty i guess so lol I just not need rapid action all the time to enjoy the episode is all and I’m sure u guys r the same But I think wether it lasers and space battles or just 2 friends playing a game I can be engaged if it’s well written

[@IsiahBradley]

P.P.S. I'm more annoyed with the code thing.

[@LatetotheParty]

We got that Joe Dirt answer. "It just does!"

[@Dirtybadger993]

The code thing was nearly as bad as the episode

[@Ronariverah]

It's weird that people think that "emotion" is crying.

[@LatetotheParty]

It’s part of it.

[@lant7123]

@@LatetotheParty A tiny one.

[@bobhughes2290]

"Drag"!? In the old days this would have taken seven episodes! You Millennials are spoiled rotten!

[@philjones45]

The year he stayed in the hotel was by far the best bit, the rest of it was annoying.

[@NicoScherbosky]

dw is dead after Jodie's departure...

[@kernowarty]

Dr Who died with Capaldi

[@mgrimble3975]

Nonsense.

[@kernowarty]

@@mgrimble3975 Yes I am afraid that is what Doctor Who has become....nonsense.

[@mgrimble3975]

@@kernowarty opinions, we all have them :)

[@kitkompo]

it makes sense that this episode was written by moffat. the doctor is absolutely rude to an innocent woman and then makes the pain about himself. the more things change the more they stay the same, thanks moffat. 🙄

[@geoffalpert3678]

Doctor who fell off after Matt smith 👎🏻

[@kristianturner-zq2fm]

gotta shill gotta shill 👎

[@60north054]

I'm 33 days older than Doctor who and it makes me so sad to see this mawkish reflection of a once great series.

[@joshuajoshua2732]

Was Moffat on acid when he wrote this? This was a shit episode and what the hell was that ending? This show keeps getting worse and worse.

[@maxholbrook7071]

I did watch it, almost fell asleep But what did I just watch ?, It didn't make any efing sense to me. If somebody has to explain the story, the story is just not working. It's like when an Idiot keeps saying: what can be, unburdened by what has been. And they have to explain WTF that means, then it's not working, you know.

[@fraser8364]

if you didn’t understand it and most people seemingly did- it’s not the episode that’s not working it’s your understanding

[@maxholbrook7071]

@@fraser8364 so what's it about, and don't say it's about 50 minutes.

[@Felix-Sited]

This isn't Doctor Who. This is the biggest piece of crap I've seen.

[@lucymiau5700]

Gatwa is still not capeable to play the Doctor in a satisfying manner.

[@GoliathWarfare]

Can you give any examples as to why you feel this way? I don't see what you're not seeing.

[@cooluncle4242]

I would disagree with you, I had my doubts, but I've really enjoyed him, and he's a lot better than Jodie. There have been a few issues with the writing, and I never really connected with Ruby or her storyline, but no issues with this doctor, although he does cry a lot, which is a minor issue.

[@1Frst693]

It was unwatchable garbage! Are we watching the same show? Are you guys getting paid for this review? You got to be!

[@lant7123]

Same show. Different watch. Adjust yours.

[@Ben_levine]

Or hear me out. People are allowed to have different opinions

[@joshuaverran9443]

This is not "Dr. Who" this is "Soap Who".

[@GoliathWarfare]

Not sure what you mean. What made this like a Soap?

[@lant7123]

Been here since 1981. Always was Soap Who.

[@MichaelM28]

R.I.P Doctor Who 1963 - 2017

[@curtisrobinson7962]

Ouch, get the Alocane.

[@Gibson1976uk]

lets get real! current Doctor Who is a pile of trash vs something like the Tom Baker years

[@jodefawud1520]

Awful episode

[@Jamienomore]

Disney destroys everything they get their hands on. That is why Doctor Who is going down hill. It's time the BBC Kicked Disney out. Hope you had a Great Christmas. 🎄🎅🧸🧸

[@the_chiefs_fanatic]

Disney hatin bastard

[@the_chiefs_fanatic]

than don't watch it, nobody is forcing you to

[@Jamienomore]

@@the_chiefs_fanatic I realise that being an idiot you can't understand what I said.

[@finncullen]

@@the_chiefs_fanatic They're not saying they're being forced. They're saying the quality is diminishing. Last thing I heard it was permissible to comment on things. Simply accepting a change for the worse in any endeavour (artistic, social, political etc) because commenting on it may be seen as negative is a surefire way to race to the bottom. I had high hopes for Ncuti's Doctor but his tenure is being hamstrung by some bloody facile writing by RTD. I too think it is going downhill but I will keep watching because I want to be proven wrong. I've been a Doctor Who fan since I can remember (sometime during the Pertwee era) and it's had ups and downs ever since - some seasons have been great, with shitty individual episodes, some seaons have been shitty with individual episodes that were brilliant. I've welcomed every new Doctor with high hopes and expectations and rejoiced in their good points and lamented their low points. Being told to stop watching rather than pass comment is insulting and reductive. I hope things improve, and will keep watching whether they do or not, but don't dare suggest that abandoning something I love rather then accept it is not perfect is a good solution.

[@fayesouthall6604]

@@the_chiefs_fanatic bingo

[@nielgregory108]

An abomination. Thank God this crap is cancelled.

[@GoliathWarfare]

Except it's not

[@LordLOC]

Oh, you work for the BBC? Tell us why it was cancelled, because I haven't seen a single announcement that it was.

[@RamingtonStilll-x4b]

All the negative comments are just worn out trolling. If only there was Raid for pesty trolls, such useless pests. Don't hang around where you're not wanted. Get thou hest goad. Toxic vampires.

[@GoliathWarfare]

@@RamingtonStilll-x4b exactly, if I don't like something this much, I usually don't go on a bunch of reaction videos for it and leave negative comments because I have better things to do. Really don't get the logic with these oxygen thieves. Useless humans like you said.

[@annesmith2259]

@@RamingtonStilll-x4bpeople are allowed opinions you know ! Not only entitled clowns