With the aid of the Sisterhood of Karn, the Eighth Doctor regenerates into the War Doctor.With the aid of the Sisterhood of Karn, the Eighth Doctor regenerates into the War Doctor.With the aid of the Sisterhood of Karn, the Eighth Doctor regenerates into the War Doctor.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe idea for "The Night of the Doctor" came following the creation of the previous unknown incarnation of The Doctor played by John Hurt in The Name of the Doctor (2013). Steven Moffat decided that he wanted to see how this Doctor came into being, with the best story idea being a direct regeneration from the Eighth Doctor, which would have added benefit of showing the end of the Eighth Doctor, which Moffat always wanted to see. Having contacted Paul McGann, who indicated his willingness to participate, Moffat then constructed the mini-episode to serve as an additional surprise for the fans, as well as serving as an introductory piece to The Day of the Doctor (2013).
- Quotes
The Doctor: Hang on. Is it you? Am I back on Karn? You're the Sisterhood of Karn, keepers of the flame of utter boredom.
Ohila: Eternal life.
The Doctor: That's the one.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Showreel: Jasmine Kills Again (2013)
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Interesting Prequel
This is a prequel to the much anticipated 50th anniversary special of DOCTOR WHO and the striking thing is how much potential the 8th Doctor played by Paul McGann might have had if the 1996 American TVM had gone o a full series . Brooding with all the charisma of Lord Byron himself the 8th Doctor is the perfect antidote to the zany shouty wouty eleventh Doctor and the mockney geezer tenth Doctor . For a brief moment in time the audience are treated to a what could have been glimpse of the eighth Doctor
The story itself is relatively unimportant just setting up the premise of the anniversary special while dropping hints that it ties in with The Time WAR between the Daleks and The Time Lords which ties in with the resurrection of the show away back in 2005 . It also contains a nod to the classic series by introducing The Sisterhood Of Karn who made a sole appearance in the 1976 story The Brain Of Morbuis
In short this is a disposable prequel to the big event on the 23rd of November . If you don't see The Night Of The Doctor it probably won't affect your opinion of The Day Of The Doctor but this mini episode was both intriguing and appreciated
The story itself is relatively unimportant just setting up the premise of the anniversary special while dropping hints that it ties in with The Time WAR between the Daleks and The Time Lords which ties in with the resurrection of the show away back in 2005 . It also contains a nod to the classic series by introducing The Sisterhood Of Karn who made a sole appearance in the 1976 story The Brain Of Morbuis
In short this is a disposable prequel to the big event on the 23rd of November . If you don't see The Night Of The Doctor it probably won't affect your opinion of The Day Of The Doctor but this mini episode was both intriguing and appreciated
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- Theo Robertson
- Nov 20, 2013
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- Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor
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- Runtime7 minutes
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