Doctor Who: EVERY Steven Moffat Episode Ranked Worst To Best

The 50th anniversary special is a masterpiece. Moffat delivers the perfect balance of homage, celebration, and new adventure, in an epic feature-length extravaganza.

The choice to bring back David Tennant while also introducing a new, 'forgotten' incarnation worked so well, and created a multi-Doctor story that didn't feel forced or convoluted, as is always the risk with these things.

Exploring the Time War was the perfect way to bridge the gap between Classic and NuWho, giving this episode a true purpose rather than just being throwaway fluff. And the surprise cameo from Tom Baker – and having him set the show off on its next 50 years – was a special, special moment.

The fact that Moffat managed to deliver this huge anniversary special and serve as showrunner for both Doctor Who and Sherlock simultaneously is nothing short of remarkable. The man must have bathed in coffee.

As with Joy to the World, if you want my full, in-depth thoughts on this episode, you can check out my review here!