The Christmas Invasion

Name: The Christmas Invasion
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Released: December 25, 2005
Cast: David Tennant, David Tennant, Billie Piper

Doctor Who: Season 2: Episode 14

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BBC America | BBC One | Air Date: December 25, 2005

Starring: David Tennant, David Tennant, Billie Piper

Summary: The Tardis falls to Earth on Christmas Eve, bringing the new Doctor home to Rose's family. But while his regeneration goes wrong, Santa-shaped assassins and deadly Christmas trees herald the approach of a terrible danger from the stars. The Sycorax are coming, and without the Doctor the human race is helpless.

Creator: Bob Baker and Dave Martin and Sydney Newman

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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S2:E14. The Christmas Invasion
Air Date: December 25, 2005
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S2:E14. The Christmas Invasion
Air Date: December 25, 2005
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S2:E13. Doomsday (2)
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RoyReno

Nov 4, 2022

The first two-thirds of this episode are forgettable and mediocre set-up. The last third however is funny, bombastic action that shows how great David Tennant can be in his new role.

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