Doctor Who: The Complete Specials (Repackage/DVD)

My Sister and I have watched it since the 1970's and now it's even better. The one season's that I will never get is the guy doctor. Call me old-fashioned but I don't think that should be out so kids can see it on public TV.

It was inevitable that David Tennant had to leave Doctor Who. After all, part of the character's history has been the regenerations which allow the character to become another person (As well as allow for the actor playing The Doctor to be replaced). So the time came for Tennant--wildly popular in the role, and greatly responsible for reenergizing the character--to go, but BBC and Russell T. Davies couldn't evolve Tennant into Matt Smith without a fond and warm farewell. Which seems the purpose of the five specials. I don't see the post-series specials--I know some complained that "The Christmas Invasion" from Series 2, "The Runaway Bride" from Series 3, and "The Voyage Of The Damned" from Series 4 weren't in this collection, but those were all more separate one-offs--as standing on their own as much as I saw them as being comparable to the "Torchwood: Children Of Earth" mini-series. To me, the five episodes of this set had the obvious undertone of preparing for the regeneration--"The ending of The Doctor's Song" as the Ood put it in "The End Of Time, Part I"--but also (Obviously) wanting to send Tennant out on a heroic and sad note. This is why--for the most part--David doesn't have a constant Companion throughout these episodes. These episodes also show that our favorite TimeLord isn't as infallible as we usually believe him to be--otherwise, he would have realized immediately in "The Two Doctors" that David Morrisey's "Doctor" isn't who/what he assumed him to be (Specifically, a future version of himself). Or the final sadness of "The Waters Of Mars", in which The Doctor chooses to interfere with the time stream...and things do not quite work out the way he believed that they would. But overall, this is a fun and good set of episodes in which Tennant gets to say goodbye to a character which made him internationally known (Or at least very well known stateside). "The Two Doctors"--which brings back the Cybermen--is a raucous romp, what with Morrissey's "Doctor" being there...and not quite being there."The Planet Of The Dead" introduces Michelle Ryan's Lady Christina de Souza--note to Steven Moffatt, here. Steve, here's a recurring character. You didn't bring her back in Series 5--fine. Find a place for her in Series 6, please. "The Waters Of Mars" is notable because of Lindsay Duncan's tortured performance as Adelaide Brooke is heartwrenching...and sets the table for "The End Of Time". The two-parter that concludes the David Tennant era is as it should be--an epic tale that brings back The Master; and this time, John Simm is brilliantly unhinged...but ends up getting trumped by Timothy Dalton's raging, expectorating Lord President when the TimeLords return to bring Gallifrey--the homeworld of The Doctor and The Master--back into existence. Bernard Cribbins is wonderful as Wilfred Mott--Donna Noble's grandfather, and the keeper of Donna's experiences with The Doctor. He is loyal and sees The Doctor as a true hero--even when he becomes responsible for what The Doctor MUST do in the aftermath of (Once again) saving the planet...it is a shame that Catherine Tate feels somewhat wasted in this story, however. Privately, there have to be a lot of Whophiles out there who somehow and someway want the Donna we had throughout Series 4 back...but it is a nice touch that the way that he met Donna is the way that he leaves Donna--in a wedding dress. The last 10 to 15 minutes of "The End Of Time, Part 2" are heart-wrenching; what with The Doctor saying good-bye to those he spent the last four-plus years with--Mickey and Martha (Anyone want to bet that we'll see Mr. and Mrs. Smith on "Torchwood"?). Luke and Sarah Jane. Captain Jack and Alonzo Frame (Before anyone mentions Alonzo joining Torchwood, remember that Russell Tovey has "Being Human" issues). Donna, Wilf and Sylvia Noble. And finally, Rose. In the end, we can't ask Matt Smith to replace or replicate what David Tennant did with his Tenth Doctor. What we end up asking for is for Matt to add to the legacy of the character...because David CERTAINLY did.

In late-2008, David Tennant announced that he would depart from the long-running science-fiction series "Doctor Who" after four-plus years as the Tenth Doctor. His three regular seasons on "Doctor Who" saw the show reach its highest peak of quality and success. For his final year, he would star in five special episodes that would conclude the Tenth Doctor's journey through time and space. These final specials are packaged here in "Doctor Who: The Complete Specials." And they deliver a fun, exciting, and emotionally-charged finale for Tennant.The set begins with "The Next Doctor," the 2008 Christmas special. It's another fun adventure designed to bring fun family viewing. It's slightly predictable, and kind of wacky, but that's the spirit of the classic series, but does so with great visuals, fine storytelling and terrific performances.The next episode, "Planet of the Dead," is the 2009 Easter special, where the Doctor and a bus-full of people are swept through a wormhole to a barren planet. While definitely the weaker episode in the bunch, it still delivers fun excitement, though being the first episode shot in High-def, the visual effects workers failed to match it with fine CG effects. But still, it's a fun adventure story, and the end warns the Doctor that his song will end; that something is returning through the dark, and that "he will knock four times."The middle episode, "The Waters of Mars," aired in November 2009. The Doctor lands on Mars in 2059, where creatures who inhabit the Martian water inhabit the human colonists there. But unlike most cases, where the Doctor must save the day, all the crew of Bowie Base One are in a fixed point in time, meaning they all must die. This is by far the scariest adventure of "Doctor Who," but not for the creatures. Here, we see the Doctor gain a scary arrogance, as he saves the crew, breaking the laws of time. The suicide of one of the characters at the end breaks him of it, and he realizes he's gone too far, and knows his end is nigh. While an eerie, thrilling adventure with terrific storytelling and acting, this is one episode not suitable for family viewing because of it's darker tone and ominous conclusion.Rounding out the set are the definite-best episodes found in this collection: "The End of Time, Parts One and Two," aired on Christmas Day 2009 and New Years' Day 2010. While this two-part adventure has drawn some criticism from fans, I feel it is the best adventure that has come out of the Russell T. Davies' era of Who. In this adventure, the Doctor once again faces his best enemy, the Master, while reuniting with Wilfred Mott, Donna Noble's Granddad, to face the greatest threat of all. It's a hilarious, wacky, and fun adventure in the spirit of the classic series, and pulls out all the stops to give David Tennant a fond farewell. While most of the story is definitely fun, the final twenty minutes, where the Doctor must sacrifice himself to save Wilf, and see all of his friends one last time before he regenerates, will definitely pull at the heart strings of all fans of the show. And though Tennant's departure is very sad, the arrival of Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor is hilarious, and gears us up for the beginning of the next era of the long-running series.This five-disc set marks the debut of "Doctor Who" on Blu-ray, and although the set is a little pricey, it's definitely worth it! The picture quality is fantastic, and the extras are terrific! The one complaint is the audio, with the dialogue slightly drowned out by the music and sound effects. But this is a small problem, and doesn't take away from this amazing set.Overall, the good Doctor's debut on Blu-ray is terrific, and the five fantastic episodes on this set deliver an excellent farewell for David Tennant as the Doctor. I highly recommend it. Allon-sy!Program/DVD Grade: A+

Questa edizione inglese ovviamente è molto più curata rispetto a quella italiana...in più c’è una breve storia scritta da David Tennant nel libretto, che i veri Whovian non possono lasciarsi sfuggire

Los episodios finales de David Tennant en HD y con mucho material extra, no puede faltar en la colección de cualquier fan de Doctor Who. Ojo no tiene subtítulos en español.

I have waited years to own this on Blu-Ray, so was extremely happy to find a copy available at such a good price. Arrived ahead of schedule, and works perfectly in my PS5 (Region B/PAL).Arrived still in the wrapping, in perfect condition.An absolute steal!

In dieser Rezension zu den Doctor Who Specials werde ich folgende Themen besprechen.- Was bisher geschah- Was passiert in den Specials | Episodenliste- Bonusmaterial- Das Ende der Ära Tennent- Meine Meinung zu den „Doctor Who Specials“Alle meine weiteren Rezensionen zu den Doctor Who Staffeln könnt Ihr über mein Profil ansehen. Einfach auf meinen Namen klicken ^^- Was bisher geschahIn Staffel 4 ( Doctor Who - Die komplette Staffel 4 [6 DVDs ) haben wir uns (in meinem Fall seeehr tränenreich) von Donna verabschiedet. Nachdem der Doktor seine Begleiterin bei deren Mutter und Großvater abgegeben hat zieht er nun allein durch die Gegend. In den 5 Specials ist er manchmal allein, manchmal mit Begleitern für eine Episode unterwegs.- Was passiert in den Specials | EpisodenlisteWeihnachtsspecial | Der andere DoktorLondon, Weihnachten 1851 – Der Doktor landet mitten im Londoner Schneegestöber und ist ganz selig, bis plötzlich jemand ganz laut seinen Namen ruft. Doch zur Abwechslung ist mit dem Namen „Doktor“ nicht der uns bekannte Time Lord gemeint, sondern ein Mann, der sich ebenfalls Doktor nennt, sich jedoch nicht an seinen vermeidlichen Vorgänger erinnert. Kein Wunder, dass der 10. Doktor stutzig wird. Wie am Ende von Staffel 4 angekündigt wurde, spielen auch die Cybermen eine große Rolle.Osterspecial | Planet der TotenIm Osterspecial trifft der Doktor auf die Diebin Christina, die sich gerade auf der Flucht vor der Polizei in einem Bus versteckt. Doch die Reise nimmt eine unerwartete Wendung, als der Bus in einen Tunnel fährt und plötzlich auf dem Planet der Toten rauskommt. Wie meine Vorredner schon meinten, dies ist wirklich die letzte Spaß-Episode. Auch wenn sie in ihrer Thematik an die Episode „Die Stimmen“ erinnert, in der ebenfalls eine Gruppe von Leuten an einem fremden Ort strandet. Wir treffen noch einmal auf UNIT, besonders diese Abschnitte sind dann wirklich sehr spaßig.Herbstspecial | Der rote GartenDer Doktor landet auf dem Mars und begegnet den ersten menschlichen Marskolonisten und das ausgerechnet an dem Tag, an dem diese nach Geschichtsschreibung alle sterben. Ein fester Punkt in der Zeit, der nicht geändert werden kann. Der Doktor weiß das und will sich gerade wieder aus dem Staub machen als zwei der Crewmitglieder sich nicht mehr melden und kurz darauf vollkommen verändern. Der Doktor steht vor einer schweren Entscheidung: Bleibt er und verändert die Geschichte maßgeblich oder flieht er und lässt seine neuen Freunde im Stich.Weihnachtsspecial & Neujahrsspecial | Das Ende der Zeit Teil 1 & 2Zuerst treffen wir einen alten Bekannten wieder: Wilfrid Mott, Donnas Großvater, der von Alpträumen und Visionen geplagt wird. Er begegnet gleich zu Anfang einer mysteriösen Dame in einer Kirche, die ihm im Verlauf der Doppelfolge immer wieder begegnet. Der Doktor stattet den Ood einen Besuch ab und erfährt, dass der Master zurückgekehrt ist, doch mit ihm kommt noch eine ganz andere Bedrohung aus den Tiefen der Galaxie zurück.- BonusmaterialAuch das Bonusmaterila ist wie immer üppig.The next doctor – ConfidentialDoctor Who Proms 2008Planet of the dead – ConfidentialThe Water of Mars – ConfidentialThe End of Time, Part One – ConfidentialDavid Tennant – Video DiaryDoctor Who BBC Christmas identsAudiokommentar mit David Tennant, Catherine Tate und Evros Lynn (zu The End of Time, Part One)The End of Time, Part Two – ConfidentialDoctor Who auf der Comic ConRausgschnittene Szenen mit einer Einleitung von Russell T DaviesAudiokommenar mit David Tennant, John Simm & Euros Lyn (zu The End of Time, Part Two)- Das Ende der Tennent-ÄraNun verlässt uns David Tennant um Platz zu machen für einen neuen Doktor. Durch 3 Staffeln und die Specials durften wir ihn begleiten und am Ende von „Das Ende der Zeit“ wird der Trennungsschmerz besonders groß, denn da verabschiedet sich der Doktor von all seinen liebgewonnenen Freunden. Zurecht gilt Tennant für viele Fans als einer der besten Doktoren. Sein Schauspiel war großartig, er hat sich selbst als Doktor gefunden und die Rolle mit all ihren Facetten gespielt. Für mich wird er immer DER Doktor bleiben und von ihm Abschied zu nehmen viel mir enorm schwer.Das Lied des 10. Doktors geht nun zu Ende aber seine Geschichte endet nie.Und für alle, die Tennent ebenso lieb gewonnen haben wie ich gibt es die Aussicht auf das Special zum 50. Jubiläum, denn dort wird er wieder mit dabei sein!  Doctor Who - Der Tag des Doktors - Das Special zum 50. Jubiläum - Meine Meinung zu den „Doctor Who“ SpecialsVieles ist schon gesagt. Schade fand ich, dass Donna in „Das Ende der Zeit“ nicht den Mann heiratet, der in der Doppelfolge in der Bibliothek (Staffel 4) für sie vorgesehen war, aber sie ist am Ende glücklich. Auch sonst warten die Specials mit vielen Emotionen auf! Sei es als der Doktor in „Der rote Garten“ eine sehr dunkle Seite seiner Persönlichkeit zeigt, als er in „Das Ende der Zeit“ erneut auf seinen langjährigen Wiedersacher den Master trifft oder als er sich von all seinen Freunden verabschiedet und am Ende allein in seiner Tardis zum 11. Doktor regeneriert.Auch Showrunner Russell T. Davis verabschiedet sich mit diesen letzten Folgen von der Show, die er wieder auf die Fernsehbildschirme zurückgebracht hat. Diese letzen 5 Folgen sind der Höhepunkt seiner Arbeit an „Doctor Who“.Doch das alles ist kein Grund zum traurig sein, denn die Serie geht weiter und in Staffel 5 begrüßen wir den neuen, 11. Doktor Matt Smith. Doctor Who - Die komplette 5. Staffel [6 DVDs ] Doctor Who - Die komplette Staffel 4 [6 DVDsDoctor Who - Der Tag des Doktors - Das Special zum 50. JubiläumDoctor Who - Die komplette 5. Staffel [6 DVDs

The confusing bit about this is if you are following the Doctor Who series from the new start in the 2000s, it goes up to series 4 and then there was a year in which there wasn't a full season but rather a mini-series, which is what this collection of disks is about. I wish I had known that earlier because I purchased series 1-4 & then purchased series 5. Fortunately caught on that there were some missing episodes before I started watching series 5, but it isn't made clear enough that you need to watch these episodes before starting series 5.That being said, it was a brilliant collection. Doctor Who is just fantastic for anyone regardless of whether you are into sci-fi or not (I personally am not but love it). It's a great end to the David Tennant years and well worth watching.The only thing about the bluray is that in some respects it makes the special effects look not as great but in another sense it makes the people and actual physical stuff look brilliant.The one annoying thing about this collection was each episode was on a separate disk, which is unusual especially as bluray disks can hold more information generally.Anyways, well worth watching. :D