This episode is a return to form while also being inventive in new ways. Alan Cumming as Mr. Ring-A-Ding steals the show, the animation is great. And the fact that the Doctor’s race is addressed in a constructive way is great to see. What ultimately impedes the story for me is the meta moment with the fans. Meta commentary is sparsely done well anywhere and I don’t feel like it works here, because it feels like the work isn’t being trusted to be whimsical and outlandish without the caveat of having the characters make some post-ironic quip about how ridiculous it is. Otherwise, very solid.