{"id":36738,"date":"2022-10-28T11:58:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T10:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedoctorwhocompanion.com\/?p=36738"},"modified":"2024-02-13T17:08:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T17:08:29","slug":"reviewed-big-finishs-eleventh-doctor-chronicles-volume-3-geronimo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedoctorwhocompanion.com\/2022\/10\/28\/reviewed-big-finishs-eleventh-doctor-chronicles-volume-3-geronimo\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviewed: Big Finish\u2019s Eleventh Doctor Chronicles Volume 3 \u2013 Geronimo!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After two boxsets of standalone stories, the third volume of The<\/em> Eleventh Doctor Chronicles<\/em> kicks off with a 12-part story arc, spreading across four boxsets. To be perfectly honest, I remember how disappointed I felt about the outcomes of Series 7 in my teenage years; a missed opportunity for a decent build-up towards the 50th anniversary, lacking two-parters and proper story arcs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this time, Big Finish has found a way to bridge the gap between The Snowmen<\/em> and The Bells of Saint John<\/em>, by giving us plenty more adventures set halfway through the series, something I wish Steven Moffat had done as showrunner. Three character-driven stories with strong emotional moments, the results of Geronimo!<\/em> are outstanding. And isn’t it amazing that the Eleventh Doctor gets to wear the same attire from the 2012 Christmas special, whilst travelling in the Series 7B TARDIS interior (which deserved way more televised appearances)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, first of all, the boxset comes with a short prologue as a bonus digital download. Simply titled Clara<\/em>, it features the Eleventh Doctor (voiced by Jacob Dudman) on the search for his future companion Clara “Oswin” Oswald, as part of establishing the main story arc. It’s very much an homage to the Series 7 prequels, such as the brilliant Pond Life<\/a><\/em>, with plenty of funny moments and references to the past and future. While the prologue is optional, I say it’s best to listen to it first before the entire boxset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(As I move onto the main stories, I won’t be discussing much on plot details, apart from that the Doctor receives some helpful advice from River Song. Yes, there may be a few spoilers along the way, but I’ll make sure to keep it minimal as possible.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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