'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Surfaces Online, Teases Tear-Jerking Goodbye for Peter Capaldi
It has been months since the "Doctor Who" Christmas Special was first announced, but it was only a few days ago that the official synopsis for the said episode made its way online. The synopsis was allegedly leaked from the show's online store which initially offered a Blu-Ray version of the special episode.
Titled "Twice Upon a Time," the special will see the last outing of Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor. Since BBC confirmed that the Christmas Special would serve as the actor's final performance as the Time Lord, fans have been clamoring for details about it. Luckily, the synopsis for the episode made the rounds online several days ago and teased of a tearful goodbye for Capaldi.
According to We Got This Covered, the official synopsis read: "Two Doctors stranded in a forbidding snowscape, refusing to face regeneration. And a British army captain seemingly destined to die in the First World War but taken from the trenches to play his part in the Doctor's story. This is the magical last chapter in the Twelfth Doctor's epic adventure. He must face his past to decide his future. And the Doctor will realize the resilience of humanity, discovering hope in his darkest frozen moment. It's the end of an era. But the Doctor's journey is only just beginning."
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Before the synopsis surfaced online, BBC had already dropped a teaser for the Christmas Special, showing the First and Twelfth Doctors debating on which of them is the legitimate Doctor. However, a common enemy suddenly shows up, and they are compelled to get along and work together.
Earlier this year, Capaldi confirmed that he would step down as the Doctor after season 10. It was later learned that he would be replaced by actress Jodie Whittaker, who will serve as the first female Doctor in the history of the series.
The "Doctor Who" Christmas Special will be shown on Dec. 25 on BBC and BBC America.
