Doctor Whoholiday specialsare highly anticipated, as they often transition the show from one season to the next. Frustratingly for North American viewers, the 2023Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary SpecialsBlu-Rayhad previously been a UK exclusive. That’s soon no longer the case, as these buyers can add the three-disc compilation to theirDoctor Whocollectionon December 10th. The current pre-order offer on theDoctor Who: 60th Anniversary SpecialsBlu-Ray also includes a healthy discount.
TheDoctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specialsis already streamable on Disney+. However, many buyers prefer physical discs, as they havecompleteDoctor Whoseries stored on shelves. Although details are scarce, the Blu-Ray edition ships with bonus features, which could include actor interviews or behind-the-scenes footage. Viewers won’t have to worry about bandwidth limitations when watching the specials in 1080p.
PastDoctor Whospecials have effectively reintroduced old characters while debuting new Doctors and companions. TheDoctor Who: 60th Anniversary SpecialsBlu-Ray is no exception, with David Tennant, the 10th Doctor, appearing alongside Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate. However, the popular duo faces a challenge after the Doctor took the life-saving measure of erasing Donna’s memory before both exited the show.
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials
Fans of the legendary sci-fi TV series will jump at the chance to own theDoctor Who: 60th Anniversary SpecialsBlu-Ray. Buyers can addThe Star Best,Wild Blue Yonder, andThe GiggleEPs to their collection across three discs in 1080p quality. Viewers also gain access to exclusive special features to make the adventures of David Tennant as Doctor Who and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble even more thrilling.
What 60th Anniversary Doctor Who Special Is the Best?
ThisDoctor WhoBlu-Ray collection consists of three specials:The Star Beast,Wild Blue Yonder, andThe Giggle. The first EP sees Tennant regenerated as the 14th Doctor before a giant spacecraft crashes into the city of London. The aliens aboard the ship chase a lovable creature calledMeep, which hasmysterious origins, but the being may not be as innocent as it first seems.
All theDoctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specialsspecials are connected, withWild Blue Yonderbeing the most unconventional story. In it, the Doctor, still played by Tennant, is abandoned by the TARDIS in some distant part of the universe. Along with Donna, they encounter clones of themselves, leading to confusion and a race to escape certain destruction.
ManyDoctor Whodie-hards foundThe Gigglethe most enjoyable 60th Anniversary Special. The Doctor and his companion come face to face with theCelestial Toymaker, a sinister villain first seen in a 1960s episode. Brilliantly played by Neil Patrick Harris, the Toymaker causes chaos with mind-altering giggles. Buyers interested in the character’s evolution should consider theDoctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker Blu-Ray, also on sale. Most importantly for the show’s future, Ncuti Gatwa appears before taking the helm as the Fifteenth Doctor in the recent Season 14.
Some recent seasons ofDoctor Whohaven’t always achieved mass approval from fans and critics. Fortunately, these 2023 specials feature improved special effects, clever storylines, and terrific acting by Tennant and Tate. ThediscountedDoctor Who: 60th Anniversary SpecialsBlu-Rayis a no-brainer purchase or gift for fans of the show.
