Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor

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2013
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Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor (2013)

With the aid of the Sisterhood of Karn, the Eighth Doctor regenerates into the War Doctor.With the aid of the Sisterhood of Karn, the Eighth Doctor regenerates into the War Doctor.With the aid of the Sisterhood of Karn, the Eighth Doctor regenerates into the War Doctor.

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Trivia
The idea for "The Night of the Doctor" came following the creation of the previous unknown incarnation of The Doctor played by John Hurt in The Name of the Doctor (2013). Steven Moffat decided that he wanted to see how this Doctor came into being, with the best story idea being a direct regeneration from the Eighth Doctor, which would have added benefit of showing the end of the Eighth Doctor, which Moffat always wanted to see. Having contacted Paul McGann, who indicated his willingness to participate, Moffat then constructed the mini-episode to serve as an additional surprise for the fans, as well as serving as an introductory piece to The Day of the Doctor (2013).

Quotes
The Doctor: Hang on. Is it you? Am I back on Karn? You're the Sisterhood of Karn, keepers of the flame of utter boredom.
Ohila: Eternal life.
The Doctor: That's the one.

Connections
Featured in Showreel: Jasmine Kills Again (2013)

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8/10

As good a starter as a top notch Garlic bread

The Doctor crash lands on Karn, when ship's pilot Cass learns that Doctor number eight is a timelord she chooses the fate of death rather then spend time with him.

I know Paul McGann only gets minutes in the role, but we are given a glimpse of how amazing he could have been if he's been given a proper stint, surely there could be a means to bring him back one day. I would also like to commend Clare Higgins, she's an excellent character actress, good that she returns in The Magician's Apprentice.

It was a huge surprise that Paul got to play the Doctor, even for a small part, and it look a wee bit recycled, but it wet the appetite enormously for the big special, 8/10.