Doctor Who: The Star Beast (2023)
Season Unknown, Episode Unknown
9/10
The Star Beast
25 November 2023
And just like that, they're back. Doctor Who circa 2005 to 2010.

The old band has reunited. Both front of house and the back as well. David Tennant and Catherine Tate return as the Doctor and Donna Noble.

RTD is back on writing duties with his original producers. This is also a new age. Disney money and the BBC has brought in outside producers in Bad Wolf. The company named after a Doctor Who episode.

Like other series openers from RTD. This was fun and frothy. Something for everyone.

The story was inspired by a comic strip for Doctor Who Magazine from 1980. It was written by Pat Mills and John Wagner (the latter is the creator of Judge Dredd.) No wonder a major character was judged by the Doctor!

Beep the Meep lands on Earth. He is pursued by the Wraith Warriors. The cuddly Beep seeks help from Rose. The daughter of Donna Noble.

The newly regenerated Doctor wonders why he has a familiar face. He immediately sees Donna Noble. The universe draws them together again.

There was a good twist in the middle. Some pointers to the rest of the specials. The console reveal was amazing, very much a nod to the Tardis interior but a lot bigger.
36 out of 115 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Recently Viewed