Doctor Who’s Last 2024 Episode Follows a Heartbreaking Tradition Initiated by David Tennant

Doctor Who continues to be a hallmark of holiday entertainment, particularly with its Christmas and New Year specials. The upcoming 2025 installment titled “Joy to the World”has a chance to defy the traditional trends that have sometimes overshadowed festive episodes. While these specials are typically standalone narratives requiring brisk pacing and emotional engagement, they often grapple with specific narrative challenges behind the scenes.

Since the show’s revival in 2005, Doctor Who’s holiday specials have become a prominent feature of the series, even though the classic episodes rarely acknowledged Christmas. The modern era has explored various holiday themes, yet it frequently introduces new companions, resulting in a somewhat predictable pattern. This trend is something that the 2025 special must break to rejuvenate the series.