Planet of the Dead

How To Cry Like A Little Girl
Do you like Doctor Who? Do you like the characters and complexities of the show? Do you find David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor to be absolutely fantastic?

If you answered yes to any/all of these questions, prepare to weep.

The End of Time has chaotic (and not in a good way) pacing, and an absurd plot only manageable for those watchers able to endure the most ridiculous of stories. The final episode of Russel T. Davies' run isn't very strong on the solid story department. And yet, I give the episode a 5-star rating. Why?

Because of the last twenty-to-thirty minutes after the climactic scene ends. It is set up quite well in Part 1 when The Doctor says regeneration IS dying, and just having someone else with his knowledge and memories taking his place. And even before it happens, both The Doctor and the viewer know that he's going to die. What follows is pure sadness, as The Doctor accepts his death, and decides to see his companions one last time. And by...

A MASTERPIECE
The David Tennant specials are a loving celebration and a heartfelt farewell salute to the most endearing Doctor EVER.

Must see. Must love. Must own!

DrWho Tennant Specials Overall - Amazon Wrong Description
NOT Season 1! These episodes take place between Season 4 & 5 of the post 2000 Doctor Who series. (Technically the Brits call these Series 4 & 5 instead of Seasons.)

The year in between Series 4 and Series 5 of Doctor Who had only 3 stories presented as 4 hour long specials.
1. Planet of the Dead - 2 Stars - Might not have rated this so low if it wasn't considered a "special". But it's a sub par episode at best and not worth buying on it's own.
2. The Water of Mars - 5 Stars - Hovering somewhere in my top 10 episodes of ALL Doctor Who episodes old and new. The only (I think) post 2000 episode in which the Doctor acts without the influence of a true or pseudo Companion. And the repercussions are fascinating to watch.
3. End of Time Parts 1 & 2 - 4 Stars - This is one episode, and the equivalent of a Season Finale. As such, in true Doctor Who form, it is over the top in parts, mind blowing at moments, but a fun ride throughout. Basically, why I watch...

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