I have very complex feelings about Night of the Doctor. On one hand, the reviews are correct in saying this is a tight, well-performed story. on the other, because of the BBC meddling, the 8th Doctor didn't get the exit he deserved and as a result, Dark Eyes 1 was the last time 8 had any character development. Afterward, he would remain a sad static character and his arc leading up to him ending the time war would be thrown out. 8 was replaced with someone so tame as a warrior they might as well not have him regenerate at all. In short, there's better stories that cover 8's change and even gives us a better ending for him