History Recap / DoctorWhoS33CINTheGreatDetective

2012's Series/ChildrenInNeed Special, hosted by Creator/MattSmith and Creator/JennaLouiseColeman. The main plot involves the so-called "Paternoster Gang" -- [[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and Strax]], all in VictorianLondon, where TheyFightCrime, or in Strax's case, declare war on the Moon. The Doctor is also present, but after the events of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan the previous episode]], he has seemingly decided to retire and just wants to live out his life as an ordinary, if cynical, Victorian gentleman, not caring a bit about the fantastic adventures the trio dangle before his nose. You can watch it [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17_B4uACgg on YouTube]].

'''Creator/JennaLouiseColeman:''' [[LampshadeHanging Yes]].\\

* ReplacementGoldfish: PlayedForLaughs. Creator/MattSmith declares Creator/KarenGillan's character Amy Pond could never be replaced, only for the camera to pull out and show her replacement Creator/JennaLouiseColeman standing right next to him.

The one where the Doctor is through being happy.

* BackFromTheDead: Strax, who was killed in [[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar "A Good Man Goes to War"]], is alive and well in this episode.

* ContinuityNod: Vastra and Jenny unknowingly describe the plots of the original series episodes [[Recap/DoctorWhoS7E1SpearheadFromSpace "Spearhead from Space"]] and [[Recap/DoctorWhoS7E4Inferno "Inferno"]].

** Strax seems to be single-minded in his pursuit of the Moon, even when the obvious flaws in his plan are pointed out . . .

** Later, he's still on it . . .

'''Strax:''' . . . [[BrickJoke Damn Moon.]]

* {{Prequel}}: For [[Recap/DoctorWho2012CSTheSnowmen "The Snowmen"]].

* UnexplainedRecovery: Strax -- unless you've seen the Series 6 minisode [[Recap/DoctorWhoS33ShortTheBattleOfDemonsRunTwoDaysLater "The Battle of Demon's Run: Two Days Later"]], where it's explained he was OnlyMostlyDead.

-->''". . . Damn Moon . . ."''

-->. . . ''"Damn Moon . . ."''

** Strax seems to be single-minded in his pursuit of the Moon, even when the obvious flaws in his plan are pointed out...

** Later, he's still on it...

'''Strax:''' ...[[BrickJoke Damn Moon.]]

-->'''Creator/MattSmith:''' This Christmas, the Earth will face terrible, terrible danger. But, as all humanity hangs in the balance, will anyone be able to persuade The Doctor to save the day?\\

-->.....''"Damn Moon..."''

* AchillesInHisTent: The Doctor says he's finished going on adventures and saving humanity, only to join up with Vastra, Jenny, Strax and Clara to stop the Snowmen in the main episode.
* BackFromTheDead: Strax, who was killed in "A Good Man Goes to War", is alive and well in this episode.

'''Strax:''' ...[[BrickJoke Damn moon.]]

-->.....''"Damn moon..."''

* GodzillaThreshod: The narrator says that there is a shadowy fourth member of the Paternoster Gang but his help is only sought "in the direst of circumstances". This is promptly PlayedForLaughs when the circumstances are not the least bit dire.

2012's Series/ChildrenInNeed Special, hosted by Creator/MattSmith and Creator/JennaLouiseColeman. The main plot involves the so-called "Paternoster Gang" -- [[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and Strax]], all in VictorianLondon, where TheyFightCrime. Or in Strax's case, declare war on the Moon. The Doctor is also present, but after the events of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan the previous episode]], he has seemingly decided to retire and just wants to live out his life as an ordinary, if cynical, Victorian gentleman, not caring a bit about the fantastic adventures the trio dangle before his nose. You can watch it [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17_B4uACgg on YouTube]].

* BlatantLies: Vastra and Jenny tell the Doctor they need his help on various adventures to get him out of his HeroicBSOD, only to sheepishly admit halfway through they're actually nothing. [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Strax]] meanwhile tells the Doctor he's [[UpToEleven declared war on the Moon]].

* DespairEventHorizon: Losing the Ponds has apparently managed to push the Doctor over this.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Turns out [[Recap/DoctorWhoS34E7KillTheMoon there is something living on the Moon]]. Or in it...

* TheScrooge: The Doctor, who wants nothing more to do with fun and adventures.

2012's ChildrenInNeed Special, hosted by Creator/MattSmith and Creator/JennaLouiseColeman. The main plot involves the so-called "Paternoster Gang" -- [[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and Strax]], all in VictorianLondon, where TheyFightCrime. Or in Strax's case, declare war on the Moon. The Doctor is also present, but after the events of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan the previous episode]], he has seemingly decided to retire and just wants to live out his life as an ordinary, if cynical, Victorian gentleman, not caring a bit about the fantastic adventures the trio dangle before his nose. You can watch it [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17_B4uACgg on YouTube]].

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[[caption-width-right:345: You know something is wrong when the Eleventh Doctor isn't wearing a bow tie.]]

2012's ChildrenInNeed Special, hosted by Creator/MattSmith and Creator/JennaLouiseColeman. The main plot involves the so-called "Paternoster Gang" -- [[Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and Strax]], all in VictorianLondon, where TheyFightCrime. The Doctor is also present, but after the events of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E5TheAngelsTakeManhattan the previous episode]], he has seemingly decided to retire and just wants to live out his life as an ordinary, if cynical, Victorian gentleman, not caring a bit about the fantastic adventures the trio dangle before his nose. You can watch it [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17_B4uACgg on YouTube]].

'''WARNING! THERE MAY BE UNMARKED SPOILERS!'''

-->--'''Narrator'''

2012's ChildrenInNeed Special, hosted by Creator/MattSmith and Creator/JennaLouiseColeman. The main plot involves the so-called "Paternoster Gang" -- [[{{Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar}} Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and Strax]], all in VictorianLondon, where TheyFightCrime. The Doctor is also present, but after the events of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E05TheAngelsTakeManhattan the previous episode]], he has seemingly decided to retire and just wants to live out his life as an ordinary, if cynical, Victorian gentleman, not caring a bit about the fantastic adventures the trio dangle before his nose. You can watch it [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17_B4uACgg here]]

!!Tropes

* BackFromTheDead: Strax, who was killed in "A Good Man Goes To War", is alive and well in this episode.

* ComicallyMissingThePoint

--->'''Doctor:''' [[HeroicBSOD I've retired]].\\

-->'''Creator/MattSmith''': This Christmas, the Earth will face terrible, terrible danger. But, as all humanity hangs in the balance, will anyone be able to persuade The Doctor to save the day?\\

-->'''Matt Smith:''' If you remember, when last seen, The Doctor had to say goodbye to his best friend Rory, and to Amelia Pond, the woman who will never be replaced in his hearts.\\
'''Jenna-Louise Coleman:''' Hi [...] Oh don't worry, she won't be watching. She's in [[UsefulNotes/LosAngeles LA]].

* UnexplainedRecovery: Strax - unless you've seen the Series 6 minisode ''[[http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyh6yb_demons-run-2-days-later_shortfilms Demons Run: Two Days Later]]'', where it's explained he was OnlyMostlyDead.

* UnexplainedRecovery: Strax - unless you've seen the minisode ''Demons Run: Two Days Later'', where it's explained he was OnlyMostlyDead.

* UnexplainedRecovery: It is not explained why Strax is alive again, despite a number of setting-appropriate reasons existing.

This year's ChildrenInNeed Special, hosted by MattSmith and Creator/JennaLouiseColeman. The main plot involves the so-called "Paternoster Gang" -- [[{{Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar}} Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and Strax]], all in VictorianLondon, where TheyFightCrime. The Doctor is also present, but after the events of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E05TheAngelsTakeManhattan the previous episode]], he has seemingly decided to retire and just wants to live out his life as an ordinary, if cynical, Victorian gentleman, not caring a bit about the fantastic adventures the trio dangle before his nose. You can watch it [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17_B4uACgg here]]

!! Tropes

* BackFromTheDead: Strax, who was killed in ''A Good Man Goes To War'', is alive and well in this episode.

* ContinuityNod: Vastra and Jenny unknowingly describe the plots of the original series episodes ''[[Recap/DoctorWhoS7E1SpearheadFromSpace Spearhead from Space]]'' and ''[[Recap/DoctorWhoS7E4Inferno Inferno]]''.
* ComicallyMissingThePoint: Strax seems to be single-minded in his pursuit of the moon, even when the obvious flaws in his plan are pointed out...
-->'''Strax''': It has gained an enormous tactical advantage.
-->'''Jenny''': There's no one living there!
-->'''Strax''': Then it is ''clearly'' time to act. They won't suspect a thing!
-->'''Jenny''': ''Who'' won't suspect a thing?
-->'''Strax''': ''Moonites.''

-->'''Doctor:''' [[HeroicBSOD I've retired]].
-->'''Jenny:''' [...] I think he means it.
-->'''Vastra:''' Yes my dear, I rather think he does.
-->'''Strax:''' ...[[BrickJoke Damn moon.]]

--> '''MattSmith''': This Christmas, the Earth will face terrible, terrible danger. But, as all humanity hangs in the balance, will anyone be able to persuade The Doctor to save the day?
--> '''Creator/JennaLouiseColeman''': [[LampshadeHanging Yes]].
--> '''MattSmith''': Right, well, so much for dramatic tension. Blimey, Jenna.

* {{Prequel}}: For ''[[Recap/DoctorWho2012CSTheSnowmen The Snowmen]]''
* ReplacementGoldfish: PlayedForLaughs. MattSmith declares KarenGillan's character Amy Pond could never be replaced, only for the camera to pull out and show her replacement Creator/JennaLouiseColeman standing right next to him.
-->'''Smith''': If you remember, when last seen, The Doctor had to say goodbye to his best friend Rory, and to Amelia Pond, the woman who will never be replaced in his hearts.\\
'''Coleman:''' Hi [...] Oh don't worry, she won't be watching. She's in [[UsefulNotes/LosAngeles LA]].

* ShoutOut: A group of unique Victorian personages? [[LeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen Sounds familiar.]]

* VehicleVanish: As the Doctor walks away, a hansom cab passes between him and Vestra, Jenny and Strax. When it has gone, he has vanished.

* ReplacementGoldfish: PlayedForLaughs. MattSmith declares KarenGillan's character Amy Pond could never be replaced, only for the camera to pull out and show her replacement JennaLouiseColeman standing right next to him.

This year's ChildrenInNeed Special, hosted by MattSmith and JennaLouiseColeman. The main plot involves the so-called "Paternoster Gang" -- [[{{Recap/DoctorWhoS32E7AGoodManGoesToWar}} Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and Strax]], all in VictorianLondon, where TheyFightCrime. The Doctor is also present, but after the events of [[Recap/DoctorWhoS33E05TheAngelsTakeManhattan the previous episode]], he has seemingly decided to retire and just wants to live out his life as an ordinary, if cynical, Victorian gentleman, not caring a bit about the fantastic adventures the trio dangle before his nose. You can watch it [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G17_B4uACgg here]]

--> '''JennaLouiseColeman''': [[LampshadeHanging Yes]].

** UnexplainedRecovery: It is not explained why, despite a number of setting-appropriate reasons existing.

** UnexplainedRecovery: It is not explained why, despite a number of setting appropriate reasons existing.

* ShoutOut: A group of unique Victorian personages? [[LeagueOfExtraordinaryGentlemen Sounds familiar.]]

* TheScrooge: The Doctor, who wants nothing more to do with fun and adventures.

->The Doctor says "a friend" brought him back in the following episode, but he does not yet elaborate further.