oh look, it's a post about Doctor Who - first time in almost a decade

[rose_griffes]

I wasn't going to watch the new Doctor Who special, but then I got spoiled for a returning character and my interest was piqued. And apparently the thing I would hope for in regards to this character does, in fact, happen in some way. Also, this is on Disney+ and I'm subscribed to that platform for the moment, which makes the whole thing feasible in a timely* fashion.
*unintentional, but amusing

However: I haven't watched Doctor Who since midway through Eleven's time. And having checked the "previously on" section of this episode, it seems like it might be a good idea to watch the Christmas special from last year in order to get needed context. But maybe I shouldn't bother at all, not even with the new episode? IDK!

Poll #30254 Doctor Who

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Should I watch the 2022 Doctor Who Christmas special before I watch the new DW special?

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yup
0 (0.0%)

nah
7 (87.5%)

depends on...
1 (12.5%)

Comments

[ioplokon]

I watched for pretty much the same reason & didn't watch 2022 and it was fine :)

[rose_griffes]

Good to know, thanks!

[grav_ity]

i have missed the last two and a half doctors entirely, but plan to watch the donna bits at least. though, now that it's readily available for the first time in my life, it might become cross stitch viewing...

[rose_griffes]

Yeah, if Disney keeps DW, I may do the same, but for beading.

[shadowkat]

It's not needed. All you really need to know is what happened between Ten and Donna, and you do, so that's really enough.

It's actually better if you don't watch the Christmas Special from the previous year. Apparently the PTB didn't like the previous season - and are "rebooting" the whole thing from the end of RTD's run.
That was my takeaway from the episode.

[rose_griffes]

Interesting. Not surprising that there's behind-the-scenes drama for DW. Happens for lots of shows, but DW is particularly, er, wanky.