Even though I am not a Doctor Who fan, I am aware of the character and I was interested in the first of three specials airing on Disney + that were celebrating the 60th anniversary of the character. After watching special 1 today, I am looking ahead to the next two specials, which are “Wild Blue Yonder” (Dec. 2) and “The Giggle” (Dec. 9).

I thought the special did a great job of introducing me to the characters that were going to be important in this story, especially Donna Temple-Noble, played by Catherine Tate. They gave me, a casual viewer, the information that I needed to enjoy the story and the relationships within the story.

David Tennant looks to be having a blast running around and assuming the face of The Doctor once again. Tennant has so much energy and charisma that you immediately embrace the character, even if you have just a passing knowledge of him.

The special effects are decent for a TV movie, which this basically is. Some of the creatures are fun and have a creative design. Again, not knowing what other creatures on the series looks like, it is hard for me to criticize the current situation. Nothing pulled me out of the story, which is a victory.

Catherine Tate was great too. I can see why this character was as popular as I had heard she was. She had great chemistry with Tennant and the pairing truly worked.

The mystery of why Tennant returned to the Doctor’s face is intriguing as I know that has never happened before in the history of The Doctor. It is something that I look forward to discovering.

3.5 stars