However,Hurt’s casting shouldn’t have been necessary.

In my opinion, Moffat abandoned his alternative much too soon.

The plot shows Eight’s controlled regeneration into the War Doctor, revealing a willingness to take up arms.

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From a performance standpoint,John Hurt did an incredible job as the War Doctor.

He somehow maintained the Doctor’s signature quirkiness while not letting his deep and brooding veneer slip.

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An alien from the planet Gallifrey travels through time and space to explore, solve problems and fight injustice while also making friends with human beings. His spaceship, called TARDIS, resembles a police box, but it is much more than it appears to be.

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