‘Whovian By Design’ with Franco Romualdez: Christmas Special Review

Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Time of The Doctor Review

By Franco Romualdez

WARNING: Minor spoilers ahead.

On December 25^th 2013 we witnessed Matt Smith’s final hurrah as The Doctor.

The Time of The Doctor picks up right where the 50^th anniversary special (The Day of the Doctor) left off. The newfound knowledge

‘Whovian By Design’, Ep. 10: Christmas Special Preview

 Doctor Who Christmas Special: The Time of The Doctor Preview

By Franco Romualdez

I don’t blame you if you’re still recovering from the awesomeness that was Doctor Who’s 50^th anniversary. I know I am.

‘Whovian By Design’, Episode 8: Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special Preview

Before continuing any further please take seven minutes of your time to watch the awesome 50^th anniversary preview episode The Night of the Doctor.

 

‘Whovian By Design’ with Franco Romualdez, Episode 7

Review of “The Girl In The Fireplace”
Episode 4 – Series 2

Review by Franco Romualdez

– “My Dear Doctor, The path has never seemed more slow and yet I fear I am nearing its end. Reason tells me that you and I are unlikely to meet again, but I think I shall not listen to reason. I have seen the world inside your head and know that all things are possible. Hurry then my love; my days grow shorter now and I am so very weak. Godspeed my lonely angel.” –

If someone was asked to describe a random episode from any Sci-Fi television show in one word, I can almost guarantee you

‘Whovian By Design’ with Franco Romualdez, Episode 6

The 10^th Doctor: Simply the Best

— But there are laws. There are laws of time. Once upon a time there were people in charge of those laws, but they died. They all died. Do you know who that leaves? Me! It’s taken me all these years to realize the laws of time are mine!

And they will obey me!. –

With David Tennant at the helm, Doctor Who began its transformation from a classic British television show to a worldwide phenomenon with the arrival of the 10^th Doctor.

‘Whovian By Design’ with Franco Romualdez, Episode 5

Review: Doctor Who Series 2 episode: “The Christmas Invasion”

by Franco Romualdez

Did someone call a Doctor?

The parting of 9^th Doctor actually came at the worst possible time for the citizens of earth. The Doctor and Rose return to the present just in time for Christmas; for those who aren’t familiar with the show, Christmas seems to be marked on every hostile alien’s calendar as the best day to invade Earth.

‘Whovian By Design’ with Franco Romualdez, Episode 4

Review: Doctor Who Series 1 episodes: “Bad Wolf” and “The Parting of the Ways”

by Franco Romualdez

Fantastic.

Having watched the Matt Smith incarnation of The Doctor first, I ready didn’t know what to expect when I decided to give the first four series of Doctor Who’s modern era a shot. Needless to say I was thoroughly surprised by how well they matched up.

‘Whovian By Design’ with Franco Romualdez, Episode 3

Review of “Dalek”

Episode 6 – Series 1.

– “Exterminate” –

The 9th Doctor’s one and only season had many ups and downs; “Dalek” easily cements itself as one of the very best of the era.

‘Whovian By Design’ with Franco Romualdez, Episode 1

As the series nears its 50^th anniversary, this weekly column will review and analyze the greatest moments of the last seven seasons, as well as include special reviews of the upcoming 50^th anniversary and Christmas specials.