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"Attack of the Graske: A Novel Concept with Limited Depth"

Watching Attack of the Graske as a video version, without its original interactive elements, transforms the experience into a straightforward, if somewhat hollow, minisode. Originally released after The Christmas Invasion in 2005, this short adventure was designed to be played on TV, allowing viewers to act as the Doctor’s temporary companion.

David Tennant’s energetic performance anchors the story, as he zips around the TARDIS, breaking the fourth wall to engage the viewer directly. The interactive format involved solving tasks to thwart the titular attack of the Graske. The inclusion of humorous reactions from the Doctor—especially if you fail spectacularly at every task—is a clever touch that adds charm to the original concept. However, when stripped of this interactivity, the episode loses a lot of its uniqueness.

The Graske itself is an intriguing alien, and it feels like a missed opportunity that the creature hasn’t been explored more extensively in the Doctor Who universe (though it does reappear in The Sarah Jane Adventures). The sets, costumes, and performances deserve credit for creating a festive atmosphere in both the Christmas 2005 and 1884 segments, which help immerse viewers in the Doctor’s world.

However, the lack of a substantial plot in this 15-minute episode is hard to overlook. 

📝Verdict: 6/10

Without the interactive component, Attack of the Graske becomes little more than a whimsical side note in the show’s expansive lore—a fun experiment but ultimately a lightweight entry in the Doctor Who canon.