Why the Second Doctor’s original regeneration is one of the show’s greatest cliffhangers [Video]

Have you seen “The War Games in Color” yet? I’ll be honest – I haven’t. While I’ve seen highlights and have a pretty good idea of the fan reaction thanks to social media, I have yet to watch the whole thing in full. But I’m excited for its release on Blu-ray later this year, especially since it includes the original DVD release of the original 10-episode version, complete with bonus features. (That may not sound like much, but do you know how impossible it is to get a copy of “The War Games” on DVD these days?)

One key moment that I have seen at least is the new regeneration scene. In fact, I had already seen it before. Back in 2023, Jacob Booth aka The Confession Dial released “The Second Doctor Regenerates”on YouTube. Using an excellent mix of editing and effects, it depicted the full regeneration from the Second Doctor to the Third. It was an edit so good …