Doctor Who‘s “Joy to the World” belongs to a specific group of Christmas specials for an unfortunate reason, but the festive installment in 2025 can easily break away from the predictable trend. All the Doctor Who Christmas specials (and New Year specials under Chris Chibnall’s reign) hold an interesting place in the show’s timeline. Because they’re one-off installments, they need to include high-paced action while also maintaining the spirit of the holidays. However, there’s often a behind-the-scenes hurdle that needs to be overcome at the same time.

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