After the more serious past few episodes, the more lighthearted tone of this special was rather welcome. The Doctor finds himself a victim of misidentification joining River Song (who also doesn't recognize him) as she attempts to steal a diamond from the tyrant Hydraflax. And since the diamond is embedded in his brain, she takes the whole head (which isn't fatal because reasons) with his robo body (which has a mind of its own) in hot pursuit. Hilarious hijinks ensue.
This special is just Fun (with a capital F!). The dialogue between River and The Doctor is especially hilarious and charming. The episode does have some camp but overall the humor and heart of the episode is well done enough that it is easily overlookable. And by the third act it even manages to be sweet and serves as a heart warming if not a little bittersweet farewell to River, as it is indicated that this the final time River sees The Doctor before her "death" in Silence of the Library/ Forest of the Dead. And it really is a wonderful send off even if you're not a fan of her character. Of course, with all the timey wimey nonsense in Doctor Who and a new show runner starting in season eleven, who knows? But for now I'm happy with this. 9/10
This special is just Fun (with a capital F!). The dialogue between River and The Doctor is especially hilarious and charming. The episode does have some camp but overall the humor and heart of the episode is well done enough that it is easily overlookable. And by the third act it even manages to be sweet and serves as a heart warming if not a little bittersweet farewell to River, as it is indicated that this the final time River sees The Doctor before her "death" in Silence of the Library/ Forest of the Dead. And it really is a wonderful send off even if you're not a fan of her character. Of course, with all the timey wimey nonsense in Doctor Who and a new show runner starting in season eleven, who knows? But for now I'm happy with this. 9/10