The Husbands of River Song

This Christmas, Doctor Who gives us something we all need; a good, hearty laugh, and this terrific story, from Steven Moffat, about a diamond, and is a diamond.

Every appearance of River, embodied by the terrific Alex Kingston always leads to a fu adventure, and this time, the Doctor and River certainly do not disappoint.

This Christmas gift, is the first one the 12th Doctor's been without a companion, but, this time, River - who is the Doctor's wife, comes to a bittersweet ending, which beautifully closes the story of River, and I wish all viewers will find this gift a special one, indeed, this year. Merry Christmas.

This is my go to 'pick me up' Doctor Who episode. I've been watching it once every few months since it came out.

River Song is definitely my favourite non-Doctor character in NuWho (I don't compare her with the Doctors because I feel they are complementary rather than competing for my attention). Alex Kingston, as others already point out, is absolutely brilliant in this role. The fact that she loves River Song so much that she recently wrote a River Song novel is enough to show how much love she has for this character and it shows whenever River is on screen.

The rapport between Kingston and Capaldi is palpable. Both of their comedy timing is impeccable. Comedy is generally harder to act than people usually assume. But one can't go wrong by putting one star from 'The Thick of It' with one star from ER: the combo is a master class for comedy acting. I wish there had been more episodes of River Song in Capaldi era. Oh well, can we wish for a bit more of River Song in the future??

A overall wholesome episode that brings a lot warmth and sentiments.

Ding dong merrily on high, a Christmas episode to say goodbye. But before she goes to the shelves of books, a quick reprisal of the men she's hooked.

Beholder of times spoilers with endearing watercraft, the rapids on this river were a great place for our raft, of memories and musings that are flowing back in time, a pleasure to have sailed along with the Doctor at his prime.

I used to think no Christmas Special could ever be better than The Snowmen. Now I'm starting to rethink that idea. Steven Moffatt has once again achieved the perfect balance of laugh-out-loud moments and moments that will leave you ugly-crying. Peter Capaldi and Alex Kingston deliver the beautiful chemistry that I never felt between her and Matt's Doctor. It's never scary, which is absolutely fine, and rarely threatening, which is fine for Christmas, but may convince some that it lacks any plot. They would be wrong. Overall, a masterpiece and a half.

I can't get over how great the Husbands of River Song was. The humor was nice, and the beginning was a fun romp; but when it finally got down to business, The Husbands of River Song was one of the most emotional and well made hours of television of the year. I am amazed at how the writers called back to Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead (some of my favorite episodes) 5 series after they aired. Even the music was a throwback to that two parter. Alex Kingston was as always amazing as River Song, and Capaldi gave another stellar performance. The Special Effects were great too, and the music was just beautiful. The ending is the 100% perfect conclusion to the Doctor's and River Song's love story, and it really is emotional. Overall, 10/10. One of the best episodes of series 9