The mysterious episode is finally here – and fans were loving it.
Doctor Who’s second 60th anniversary special, Wild Blue Yonder, finally lifted the veil of secrecy tonight (2nd December) –and fans weren’t left disappointed.
The episode, which was largely kept under wraps before airing, saw David Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate’s Donna Noble pitted against devious doppelgängers existing at the edge of the universe.
It was an episode unlike any other, featuring scenes of bizarre body horror and psychological creepiness… but viewers responded warmly to the weirdness.
That episode of Doctor Who was not like anything I’ve ever seen. Weird. Incredible! And by god I cant WAIT for next week! AAAAHHHHH!! #DoctorWho
— 🪩🎄Laurence of Asleighbia🎅🏼🪩 (@L_ofaGaybia) December 2, 2023
It was creepy, exciting, scary, thrilling and funny. Everything Doctor Who should be. #DoctorWho
— Daniel (@d_loughins) December 2, 2023
The performances of Tennant and Tate were singled out for particular praise – not surprising given the pair were pulling double duty.
Yet again David Tennant and Catherine Tate showing why they are the best Doctor and companion duo ever. Every scene they are in together, it’s just marvellous. #DoctorWho
— Daniel (@d_loughins) December 2, 2023
That was a really good episode, so strange and interesting, David and Catherine, great as always. And of course that ending made me tear up! Can't wait for next week, so excited to see Ncuti and meet 15, but it's going to be hard to see David go again #DoctorWho #WildBlueYonder pic.twitter.com/uN8IGSdHZV
— Konrad (@KonradHarbert) December 2, 2023
As the Doctor and Donna each began to question the other’s identity, questions were raised of the Doctor’s origins, with a reference back to the show’s Timeless Child reveal, which revealed our hero to be not a Time Lord from Gallifrey but a being of unknown origins.
Wild Blue Yonder was everything I want from #DoctorWho. Brilliant! Solid 9/10
— Ollie 🎄 Commissions Open! (@BlueBoxArtworks) December 2, 2023
Loved the hints of the Flux, Timeless Child and in my head canon, the creatures were remnants of the Flux virus. Very neat story. pic.twitter.com/7rFsrrAWEC
The episode’s climax saw the Doctor come close to making a terrible mistake as he very nearly abandoned Donna, taking her double on board the TARDIS instead and almost leaving the original to a terrible fiery fate… only to realise his mistake at the last second.
Did anyone else think, for one second, they might, maybe, no... 💔 #DoctorWho #DoctorWho60 pic.twitter.com/GpOmW4bTci
— Rhys Carter 💙 (@RhysCarter1994) December 2, 2023
Thankfully, the pair escaped from their terrifying adventure unscathed and were reunited with Donna’s grandfather Wilf (played by the late Bernard Cribbins) on Earth.
What an insanely crazy and brilliant episode. So much to digest and what a beautiful emotional ending with Wilf. #WildBlueYonder #doctorwho
— Betsy (@BetsyB_04) December 2, 2023
It appears the Doctor and Donna have leapt straight from one crisis to another, however, with riots breaking out in the streets of London. “They’re all going mad – you’ve got to do something, Doctor!” begged Wilf. “The whole world’s coming to an end!”
Russell T Davies previously teased that the second special would be “dark and weird” – and that it would deal “very slightly” with Chris Chibnall’s final season as Doctor Who showrunner, Flux.
There’s just one more special remaining before we say goodbye to Tennant and Tate and hello to Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor.
The Giggle will see one of the Doctor’s oldest enemies, The Toymaker (now played by Neil Patrick Harris), return.
Watch a trailer for The Giggle below:
Read more:
- Doctor Who dedicates Wild Blue Yonder to Bernard Cribbins
- It’s a Sin star Nathaniel Curtis makes surprise Doctor Who appearance
Doctor Who’s third anniversary special The Giggle airs at 6:30pm on Saturday 9th December on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Classic episodes are available on BritBox – you can sign up for a 7-day free trial here.
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