Doctor Who faces uncertain future as Christmas Special remains in limbo amid show transition
A fan opinion piece discussing the uncertain future of Doctor Who Christmas Specials. The author reflects on Steven Moffat's ability to quickly craft episodes, the departure of Russell T. Davies and Bad Wolf, and the show being put out to competitive tender. While acknowledging these changes might benefit the show long-term, the author expresses frustration about the immediate lack of a Christmas Special and the transitional period ahead.
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Let's be honest. Looking at it from a 'bigger picture' perspective, the Doctor Who Christmas Special being nothing more than a hope and a dream, Russell T. Davies and Bad Wolf departing, and the show being put out to competitive tender will probably be a good thing for Doctor Who.
But right now, and for the next couple of years, it's gonna suck.
But even during the suckiest of times, we find it helpful (and mentally
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