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A fun episode for sure, with a lot of turns I wasn't expecting. Acting as always was top notch, from the Doctors and also NPH as the Toymaker. The episode does feel rushed though. There weren't many moments to breathe and take in what was happening before being whisked off to the next plot point. All coming to a head when we have this never before seen mythic bi-generation, but we have to whizz past everyone's reactions so we have time to play catch and wrap the episode up within the time limit. I don't want to come off as overly negative because there was a lot to like here and I did enjoy it, but it really could have done with being a two-parter.
I also found it immensely funny that the Toymaker had nothing interesting to say about 13's companions and had to skip past them.
Because they didn't die. But the Doctor didn't point that out! He could've been like, 'I didn't kill the last four!' But it wouldn't have fit the tone.
I kinda agree, not that it should be a two parter, but it did lack the breathing room for key moments.
Frankly this whole series of specials felt that way to me. I get they had a lot they wanted to accomplish, and I think what they ended up with was fine, but I am hoping this isn't setting precedent for the next series. It felt so cramped and rushed.