Doctor Who
2017 Christmas Special “Twice Upon A Time”
Directed by Rachel Talalay
Written by Steven Moffat
Starring Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Jenna Coleman, David Bradley, Mark Gatiss
BBC America
Air date: December 25, 2017

A long time ago, in a place not far, far away, it ends. The TARDIS arrives in a snowy landscape, an aged and fading First Incarnation of the Doctor leads his companions Ben and Polly out onto the Antarctic landscape in 1986 where the Doctor first encounters the Cybermen from the planet Mondas. After being taken prisoner aboard a Cyberman ship, the Doctor looks weak and confused. He insists on returning to the TARDIS. He tells his companions to “keep warm” and heads out into the snowy cold. Then, a voice is heard and a figure appears. It is the Doctor in his Thirteenth Incarnation!

With “Twice Upon A Time,” two eras end in Doctor Who: the tenure of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and that of Steven Moffat as executive producer and showrunner.

On Doctor Who, after his gigantic fall after fighting the Cybermen, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) must face himself, his past (David Bradley), and his future (Jodie Whittaker).

During TARDISblend 110, we discuss and celebrate the announcement and reveal of Jodie Whittaker as the next Doctor, examine the reactions across the Whoniverse, and discuss where next showrunner Chris Chibnall is taking the show.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend podcast!

On the Doctor Who Season 10 finale… Trapped on a giant ship stuck close to a black hole, the Doctor comes face to face with two incarnations of his arch foe in the form of The Master (John Simm) and Missy (Michelle Gomez). Surrounded by villains, the Doctor will face one of the biggest tests of his life…

During TARDISblend 110, we talk about the disagreements amongst fans on this episode, discuss THAT final scene, and commend the performances in this episode. Bring on the Christmas Special!

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend podcast!

On Doctor Who, attempting to help bring about the redemption of Missy (Michelle Gomez), the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) recruits his friends Bill (Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas) to help with the reconciliation process. But the test becomes fatal very quick, and will place the Doctor against the faces of enemies long since past.

During TARDISblend 109, we enter the final chapter of Series 10 with an optimistic outlook, examine the return of John Simm, and critically analyze the return of the Classic Mondas Cybermen.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!

On Doctor Who, after chasing the Monks from Earth, and bringing the Ice Warriors back to the galaxy, The Doctor (Peter Capaldi), with companions Bill(Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas), arrive in ancient Scotland, right in the middle of where the Picts and the invading Romans are supposed to be. But everyone seems to have disappeared… and something sinister is roaming the land.

During TARDISblend 108, we discuss the final one-parter of Season 10, the return of Rona Munro from Classic Doctor Who with her first writing effort for Nu Who, and look towards the finale with questions and predictions.

All this and more on the latest TARDISblend!