In the upcoming episode of “Doctor Who: Unleashed,” viewers are in for a treat as they witness Ncuti Gatwa’s debut on the iconic show. Joining the cast on his first day of filming for his inaugural season, Gatwa brings a fresh energy and talent to the beloved series. Fans can expect to be captivated by his performance as he immerses himself in the world of time travel and adventure alongside the Doctor.
Additionally, this episode takes viewers on a thrilling journey to the city of Finetime, where mysteries and surprises await. As the Tardis lands in this enigmatic location, the Doctor and the companions embark on a mission that will test their wit and courage. From encountering strange creatures to unraveling the secrets of Finetime, this episode promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Moreover, the episode introduces Steffan as he steps into the role of a VFX assistant,...
Additionally, this episode takes viewers on a thrilling journey to the city of Finetime, where mysteries and surprises await. As the Tardis lands in this enigmatic location, the Doctor and the companions embark on a mission that will test their wit and courage. From encountering strange creatures to unraveling the secrets of Finetime, this episode promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Moreover, the episode introduces Steffan as he steps into the role of a VFX assistant,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Posts UK
- TV Everyday
The excitement is building as Doctor Who fans eagerly await the release of the upcoming episode, Boom, written by the esteemed Steven Moffat. New promotional images have surfaced, featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday amidst what appears to be fiery chaos. Moffat’s Return After much anticipation, Moffat returns to Doctor Who with an episode that promises to be unique and compelling. Discussing his comeback, Moffat shared his admiration for fellow writers and how they influence his work. He mentioned Neil Simon as a writer whose comedy scripts are unparalleled, saying, one whom I suppose
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- 5/25/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Warning: contains plot details for Doctor Who episode “73 Yards”.
Just when the new Doctor’s adventures had started to flow (from outer space to 1960s England to war-torn future planets), in new episode “73 Yards”, he vanishes. One minute: the Doctor’s there, enthusing about the Welsh landscape, and the next? Gone, leaving companion Ruby to work out her next moves alone.
In the story, the Doctor’s absence from “73 Yards” is explained by magic. He accidentally steps on and breaks a fairy circle. The circle’s charm is released and, though the Tardis remains as a monument, the Doctor is removed to parts unknown. After a bit of a timeline-averting rewind though, back he comes at the end and it’s business as usual next week.
In the real world, the Doctor had to be absent from “73 Yards” because Ncuti Gatwa had a schedule clash. His commitment to film the...
Just when the new Doctor’s adventures had started to flow (from outer space to 1960s England to war-torn future planets), in new episode “73 Yards”, he vanishes. One minute: the Doctor’s there, enthusing about the Welsh landscape, and the next? Gone, leaving companion Ruby to work out her next moves alone.
In the story, the Doctor’s absence from “73 Yards” is explained by magic. He accidentally steps on and breaks a fairy circle. The circle’s charm is released and, though the Tardis remains as a monument, the Doctor is removed to parts unknown. After a bit of a timeline-averting rewind though, back he comes at the end and it’s business as usual next week.
In the real world, the Doctor had to be absent from “73 Yards” because Ncuti Gatwa had a schedule clash. His commitment to film the...
- 5/25/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
There are few hard and fast rules of time travel in the Doctor Who universe, but one seems to be that you can't cross your own timeline.
Is that what happened to Ruby on Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 4?
A story that began as a gothic horror tale turned into a journey through Ruby's timeline, and the ending led to more questions than answers. How did this story fit into the bigger mystery surrounding Ruby's birth?
Ruby Carried the Episode Alone
When the Doctor and a companion get separated, they usually work to find one another. This story, however, broke tradition by having Ruby travel alone for 65 years before things were restored to rights.
It's hard to know how to feel about that. Ruby's travels through her life and attempts to discover who the mysterious woman was were interesting, but it felt more like a spinoff short story than an episode of Doctor Who.
Is that what happened to Ruby on Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 4?
A story that began as a gothic horror tale turned into a journey through Ruby's timeline, and the ending led to more questions than answers. How did this story fit into the bigger mystery surrounding Ruby's birth?
Ruby Carried the Episode Alone
When the Doctor and a companion get separated, they usually work to find one another. This story, however, broke tradition by having Ruby travel alone for 65 years before things were restored to rights.
It's hard to know how to feel about that. Ruby's travels through her life and attempts to discover who the mysterious woman was were interesting, but it felt more like a spinoff short story than an episode of Doctor Who.
- 5/25/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Doctor Who‘s latest season splashes onto Disney+ with Ncuti Gatwa making an impressive debut as the 15th Doctor. Gatwa’s performance, coupled with Russell T Davies’ return, has reinvigorated the beloved sci-fi series. Early reviews hail Gatwa as mesmerising and delightful, setting a high bar for this new chapter. First Two Episodes Hit the Ground Running The opening episodes, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord”, dropped on May 11, offering fans an early taste of what’s in store. Russell’s writing is incredibly fun,’ he shared, continuing to say that it was a wonderful, ‘interesting, and fresh new page. Despite a few
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- 5/24/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Doctor Who was on an unfortunate but undeniable decline over the past few years. The Doctors and their companions changed, but beneath the surface, the long-running series felt as if it were running in place.
Returning showrunner Russell T. Davies delivered three epic 60th anniversary episodes that were a much-appreciated return to form with a familiar Doctor and companion. However, there was a nagging concern that the upcoming series featuring the 15th Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) would feel too much like a nostalgia trip in the same-old Tardis. ...
Returning showrunner Russell T. Davies delivered three epic 60th anniversary episodes that were a much-appreciated return to form with a familiar Doctor and companion. However, there was a nagging concern that the upcoming series featuring the 15th Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) would feel too much like a nostalgia trip in the same-old Tardis. ...
- 5/24/2024
- by Stephen Robinson
- Primetimer
In episode four of Doctor Who series 14, the 15th Doctor and Ruby land on the coastal cliffs of modern-day Wales. The views are amazing and they can’t see another person for miles. However, a fluke results in the Doctor disappearing and Ruby must figure out on her own how to get him back.
Episodes like “73 Yards” where the Doctor’s screen time is considerably shortened, are referred to as Doctor-lite episodes. They’re either made because of a scheduling conflict (Ncuti Gatwa was finishing his final season of Sex Education while “73 Yards” was being filmed) or due to a budgetary need to film two episodes simultaneously, as happened with series three’s Blink.
Den of Geek interviewed Millie Gibson and Ncuti Gatwa on why “73 Yards” is Ruby’s most memorable episode this series.
“The first script I read from Russell T. Davies was “73 Yards”, and as soon as I read it,...
Episodes like “73 Yards” where the Doctor’s screen time is considerably shortened, are referred to as Doctor-lite episodes. They’re either made because of a scheduling conflict (Ncuti Gatwa was finishing his final season of Sex Education while “73 Yards” was being filmed) or due to a budgetary need to film two episodes simultaneously, as happened with series three’s Blink.
Den of Geek interviewed Millie Gibson and Ncuti Gatwa on why “73 Yards” is Ruby’s most memorable episode this series.
“The first script I read from Russell T. Davies was “73 Yards”, and as soon as I read it,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
June is busting out all over, especially on streaming. Whether it’s hiding from the heat or taking a break from school and work, Disney+ and Hulu are here to satisfying your mid-year entertainment needs.
Disney+ will premiere the first new live-action Star Wars since 2023’s middling to “The Mandalorian” Season 3 and “Ahsoka” with “The Acolyte,” starring “Squid Game” breakout Lee Jung-jae. The series is set before the events of “The Phantom Menace” with a familiar master-padawan storyline but new characters and a new era where that dynamic unfolds. The streamer will also premiere various new options for kids and family-friendly programming, as well as new episodes of “Doctor Who” starring Ncuti Gatwa.
On Hulu, FX comes in hot for the summer, along with an adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’s “Queenie,” the brat-pack documentary “Brats,” and yes — more “Love Island.” The TV and film library continues to shift with new and expiring titles,...
Disney+ will premiere the first new live-action Star Wars since 2023’s middling to “The Mandalorian” Season 3 and “Ahsoka” with “The Acolyte,” starring “Squid Game” breakout Lee Jung-jae. The series is set before the events of “The Phantom Menace” with a familiar master-padawan storyline but new characters and a new era where that dynamic unfolds. The streamer will also premiere various new options for kids and family-friendly programming, as well as new episodes of “Doctor Who” starring Ncuti Gatwa.
On Hulu, FX comes in hot for the summer, along with an adaptation of Candice Carty-Williams’s “Queenie,” the brat-pack documentary “Brats,” and yes — more “Love Island.” The TV and film library continues to shift with new and expiring titles,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Running for more than 60 years, Doctor Who has gone through many different changes, and the change of actors is one of them. The Doctor's ability to change his face was written into the show's premise as a process of regeneration that takes the place of death. Then it was just a matter of casting the best possible Doctor.
From Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker, every single version of the Doctor has been amazing and has its own fanbase. However, the fandom is always left wondering who will be the next Doctor, and if there is even a possibility for the next Doctor to come.
How Many Regenerations Does the Doctor Have?
Even though Doctor Who is set in the universe where anything is possible, fans still try to make sense of its rules. At least when those rules affect the titular character himself, as regeneration does. For some time, fans...
From Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker, every single version of the Doctor has been amazing and has its own fanbase. However, the fandom is always left wondering who will be the next Doctor, and if there is even a possibility for the next Doctor to come.
How Many Regenerations Does the Doctor Have?
Even though Doctor Who is set in the universe where anything is possible, fans still try to make sense of its rules. At least when those rules affect the titular character himself, as regeneration does. For some time, fans...
- 5/23/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
The series finale of Ncuti Gatwa’s debut series of Doctor Who will be shown in cinemas around the UK, here are the details.
Doctor Who being streamed to cinemas is a relatively recent phenomenon, discounting Dr Who And The Daleks and Daleks: 2150 Ad, the Peter Cushing films made for cinema release in 1965 and 1966. 50th anniversary special Day Of The Doctor was beamed to cinemas in 2013, as was Peter Capaldi’s debut episode Deep Breath in 2014. Now? There’s more!
The BBC has announced that Empire Of Light, the finale of this year’s series of Doctor Who, will be streamed to cinemas, along with preceding episode The Legend Of Ruby Sunday, courtesy of CinemaLive.
Showrunner Russell T Davies previously teased the finale of season one by saying “this is a great big rip-roaring finale with the Doctor, Ruby and friends old and new fighting the greatest enemy of their lives.
Doctor Who being streamed to cinemas is a relatively recent phenomenon, discounting Dr Who And The Daleks and Daleks: 2150 Ad, the Peter Cushing films made for cinema release in 1965 and 1966. 50th anniversary special Day Of The Doctor was beamed to cinemas in 2013, as was Peter Capaldi’s debut episode Deep Breath in 2014. Now? There’s more!
The BBC has announced that Empire Of Light, the finale of this year’s series of Doctor Who, will be streamed to cinemas, along with preceding episode The Legend Of Ruby Sunday, courtesy of CinemaLive.
Showrunner Russell T Davies previously teased the finale of season one by saying “this is a great big rip-roaring finale with the Doctor, Ruby and friends old and new fighting the greatest enemy of their lives.
- 5/23/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
With the eagerly anticipated 2024 season, Doctor Who is set to embark on a thrilling journey through time and space. This season sees Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the shoes of the Fifteenth Doctor, with Millie Gibson portraying his companion, Ruby Sunday. The pair first appeared together in the December special The Giggle, setting the stage for a new era of adventures. New Episodes in Store The new season kicks off on May 10, with eight exciting episodes in total. The premiere introduces us to the mysterious and talking “space babies.” While this concept sounds whimsical, showrunner Russell T Davies ensures
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- 5/22/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
With the eagerly anticipated 2024 season, Doctor Who is set to embark on a thrilling journey through time and space. This season sees Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the shoes of the Fifteenth Doctor, with Millie Gibson portraying his companion, Ruby Sunday. The pair first appeared together in the December special The Giggle, setting the stage for a new era of adventures. New Episodes in Store The new season kicks off on May 10, with eight exciting episodes in total. The premiere introduces us to the mysterious and talking “space babies.” While this concept sounds whimsical, showrunner Russell T Davies ensures
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- 5/22/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
*Warning — this review contains some spoilers for 'Boom'*
Ever since Ncuti Gatwa took over the Tardis keys to become Doctor Who’s Fifteenth Doctor, things have been pretty non-stop for everybody’s favourite Time Lord. From playing cosmic catch with Neil Patrick Harris’ Toymaker in 60th anniversary special debut ‘The Giggle’, to scat-battling a goblin king with new companion Ruby Sunday (Gibson) in Christmas outing ‘The Church On Ruby Road’, to run-ins with space babies, bogeymen, Beatles, and the celestial embodiment of music itself in 'Space Babies' and 'The Devil's Chord', there’s barely been a moment for the Doctor — or indeed the show’s viewers — to take a breath. All of that changes with ‘Boom’, a stripped back, slowed down, and cheek-clenchingly suspenseful character study from former Who showrunner — and Weeping Angels creator — Steven Moffat.
After the outré musical spectacle and supernatural Jinkx Monsoon hijinks of last week’s...
Ever since Ncuti Gatwa took over the Tardis keys to become Doctor Who’s Fifteenth Doctor, things have been pretty non-stop for everybody’s favourite Time Lord. From playing cosmic catch with Neil Patrick Harris’ Toymaker in 60th anniversary special debut ‘The Giggle’, to scat-battling a goblin king with new companion Ruby Sunday (Gibson) in Christmas outing ‘The Church On Ruby Road’, to run-ins with space babies, bogeymen, Beatles, and the celestial embodiment of music itself in 'Space Babies' and 'The Devil's Chord', there’s barely been a moment for the Doctor — or indeed the show’s viewers — to take a breath. All of that changes with ‘Boom’, a stripped back, slowed down, and cheek-clenchingly suspenseful character study from former Who showrunner — and Weeping Angels creator — Steven Moffat.
After the outré musical spectacle and supernatural Jinkx Monsoon hijinks of last week’s...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - TV
This Doctor Who article contains spoilers.
The Doctor’s adventures in space and time often put things out of order. But the third episode of series 14 may have outdone itself. The latest episode of Doctor Who, the Steven Moffat-penned “Boom,” finds the Doctor stepping on landmine constructed by Villengard, the largest weapons manufacturer in the galaxy.
It’s an incredibly tense episode, one that gives new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa another opportunity to show off his ability to play vulnerable and unknowable at the same time, as well as showcase Mille Gibson’s Ruby, cementing her place as a worthy companion. The quality shouldn’t come as too much as a surprise, given that “Boom” comes from one of the most acclaimed writers of the NuWho era, his first under returning showrunner Russell T Davies.
And yet, “Boom” has left some fans with a lingering question: why didn’t the Doctor solve everything?...
The Doctor’s adventures in space and time often put things out of order. But the third episode of series 14 may have outdone itself. The latest episode of Doctor Who, the Steven Moffat-penned “Boom,” finds the Doctor stepping on landmine constructed by Villengard, the largest weapons manufacturer in the galaxy.
It’s an incredibly tense episode, one that gives new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa another opportunity to show off his ability to play vulnerable and unknowable at the same time, as well as showcase Mille Gibson’s Ruby, cementing her place as a worthy companion. The quality shouldn’t come as too much as a surprise, given that “Boom” comes from one of the most acclaimed writers of the NuWho era, his first under returning showrunner Russell T Davies.
And yet, “Boom” has left some fans with a lingering question: why didn’t the Doctor solve everything?...
- 5/20/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
In 2023, the Doctor Who series celebrated its 60th anniversary and has already returned with a new 14th season. Beloved by many generations, the show seemed to have fallen off the radar of mass interest in recent years, but is now experiencing a resurgence in popularity.
We will continue to see on screen the story of an alien who travels through time and space in a blue police box with earthly companions and associates, changing faces and characters and fighting injustice.
Throughout its history, the series has reinvented itself, survived years of oblivion and been revived, while always remaining an important phenomenon of popular culture.
The soft reboot of the cult series Doctor Who and the return of showrunner Russell T. Davies marks an important milestone in the development of the British science fiction series. The question is whether this will provide a chance for a Torchwood spin-off to be revived.
We will continue to see on screen the story of an alien who travels through time and space in a blue police box with earthly companions and associates, changing faces and characters and fighting injustice.
Throughout its history, the series has reinvented itself, survived years of oblivion and been revived, while always remaining an important phenomenon of popular culture.
The soft reboot of the cult series Doctor Who and the return of showrunner Russell T. Davies marks an important milestone in the development of the British science fiction series. The question is whether this will provide a chance for a Torchwood spin-off to be revived.
- 5/19/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Fans may have had trouble pronouncing Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa’s name, but don’t fret – even the actor did not know how to properly say it until he turned 26. Now, he’s educating people on how to say it the right way.
Ncuti Gatwa in the trailer of Doctor Who / BBC
Gatwa rose to fame for his role as Eric Effiong in Netflix’s S*x Education series, and now he’s gracing the screen as the first-ever Black actor to star as the lead in BBC’s Doctor Who.
Ncuti Gatwa Teaches The Public How To Say His Name
In a recent Instagram video interview with costar Millie Gibson, actor Ncuti Gatwa revealed the proper pronunciation of his name.
My name is pronounced N-shoo-tee. It’s like a n (pause) shoo-tee. Only learned properly how to pronounce it at 26. When I started coming into the public eye...
Ncuti Gatwa in the trailer of Doctor Who / BBC
Gatwa rose to fame for his role as Eric Effiong in Netflix’s S*x Education series, and now he’s gracing the screen as the first-ever Black actor to star as the lead in BBC’s Doctor Who.
Ncuti Gatwa Teaches The Public How To Say His Name
In a recent Instagram video interview with costar Millie Gibson, actor Ncuti Gatwa revealed the proper pronunciation of his name.
My name is pronounced N-shoo-tee. It’s like a n (pause) shoo-tee. Only learned properly how to pronounce it at 26. When I started coming into the public eye...
- 5/18/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
This Doctor Who article contains spoilers.
Back in 2012, Doctor Who fans freaked out. We’d been told in advance that Clara (Jenna Coleman) would eventually replace Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill) as the next companion of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) in series 7 of the show. But fans weren’t prepared for just how soon Coleman would make her Doctor Who debut. Although she wouldn’t officially join Matt Smith in the Tardis until a few episodes later, Coleman first appeared in the series 7 premiere “Asylum of the Daleks” as a seemingly different character named Oswin, who, although she met a tragic end, encouraged the Doctor to remember her.
And now, 12 years later, it looks like Who history is repeating itself. In the absolutely wonderful Steven Moffat-penned episode, “Boom,” the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) encounters a host of new allies, including a marine named Mundy. For fans of Star Wars: Andor,...
Back in 2012, Doctor Who fans freaked out. We’d been told in advance that Clara (Jenna Coleman) would eventually replace Amy (Karen Gillan) and Rory (Arthur Darvill) as the next companion of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) in series 7 of the show. But fans weren’t prepared for just how soon Coleman would make her Doctor Who debut. Although she wouldn’t officially join Matt Smith in the Tardis until a few episodes later, Coleman first appeared in the series 7 premiere “Asylum of the Daleks” as a seemingly different character named Oswin, who, although she met a tragic end, encouraged the Doctor to remember her.
And now, 12 years later, it looks like Who history is repeating itself. In the absolutely wonderful Steven Moffat-penned episode, “Boom,” the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) encounters a host of new allies, including a marine named Mundy. For fans of Star Wars: Andor,...
- 5/18/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Doctor Who is currently airing its fourteenth season with Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor. The modern revival which has been going on since 2005 has been able to entertain audiences with its quirky sci-fi tropes and many actors bringing in their own spin of the Doctor over the years. One of the people responsible for its success behind the scenes is writer Steven Moffat.
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who | Disney+
The writer went on to be the showrunner when Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi were the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Moffat returns for the current fourteenth season of Doctor Who writing one episode of the season. Moffat recently opened up about the challenges of maintaining the relevancy of the show and how reinventing the narrative is a key part of it.
Steven Moffat Details The Constant Challenge of Reinventing The Wheel With Doctor Who
Steven Moffat asserts...
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who | Disney+
The writer went on to be the showrunner when Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi were the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors. Moffat returns for the current fourteenth season of Doctor Who writing one episode of the season. Moffat recently opened up about the challenges of maintaining the relevancy of the show and how reinventing the narrative is a key part of it.
Steven Moffat Details The Constant Challenge of Reinventing The Wheel With Doctor Who
Steven Moffat asserts...
- 5/18/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
[This story contains major spoilers from the May 17 episode of Doctor Who, “Boom.”]
During Russell T Davies’ first time in charge of BBC behemoth Doctor Who, one of its regular writers often wrote some of its more memorable and popular stories.
Scottish writer, Steven Moffat, had made a sizable name for himself in the U.K. with television shows such as Press Gang and Coupling, and would bring new terrors to young Whovians in the form of Gask Mask Zombies and the Weeping Angels. When Davies came to leave the show, Moffat was the natural choice to replace him.
He cast Matt Smith (The Crown, House of the Dragon) as the youngest ever actor to play the role and made huge strides in the U.S. cementing Doctor Who’s popularity. Moffat would leave the role of showrunner after seven years (and after casting Peter Capaldi to play Smith’s successor).
During his time on Who, the writer also very...
During Russell T Davies’ first time in charge of BBC behemoth Doctor Who, one of its regular writers often wrote some of its more memorable and popular stories.
Scottish writer, Steven Moffat, had made a sizable name for himself in the U.K. with television shows such as Press Gang and Coupling, and would bring new terrors to young Whovians in the form of Gask Mask Zombies and the Weeping Angels. When Davies came to leave the show, Moffat was the natural choice to replace him.
He cast Matt Smith (The Crown, House of the Dragon) as the youngest ever actor to play the role and made huge strides in the U.S. cementing Doctor Who’s popularity. Moffat would leave the role of showrunner after seven years (and after casting Peter Capaldi to play Smith’s successor).
During his time on Who, the writer also very...
- 5/18/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 3 “Boom.”] Welcome back to Doctor Who, Steven Moffat! The former showrunner wrote the latest episode, which puts the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby (Millie Gibson) in the middle of a battlefield, with a few twists along the way. The one that will have everyone buzzing first is obviously the casting for one of the Anglican Marines (just one of several nods to Moffat’s Doctor Who past): Varada Sethu—who’s joining the series in Season 2 as a new companion—as Mundy. Moffat, understandably, is mum when it comes to even hinting at what’s ahead for Sethu on Doctor Who. “[Showrunner] Russell [T Davies] has a plan, and I don’t know what the exact details of his release of that plan are going to be,” he tells TV Insider. “I simply wrote the character of Mundy, and she did what she had to do in the story.
- 5/17/2024
- TV Insider
On May 11, the first two episodes with the new Doctor, the magnificent Ncuti Gatwa, were released. We invite you to dive into nostalgia and travel through time without the Tardis recalling the best episodes of the cult series.
1. The Day of the Doctor – A Special Episode
In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who, the BBC prepared a special surprise for fans in the form of a special episode in which not only David Tennant's Tenth and Matt Smith's Eleventh faced each other, but also the darker incarnation of the Time Lord that both later tried to erase from their lives – the War Doctor who participated in the Time War between the Time Lords and the Daleks. It was he who had to destroy them both, to end the endless suffering.
But The Day of the Doctor is not just fan service, but an important twist in...
1. The Day of the Doctor – A Special Episode
In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who, the BBC prepared a special surprise for fans in the form of a special episode in which not only David Tennant's Tenth and Matt Smith's Eleventh faced each other, but also the darker incarnation of the Time Lord that both later tried to erase from their lives – the War Doctor who participated in the Time War between the Time Lords and the Daleks. It was he who had to destroy them both, to end the endless suffering.
But The Day of the Doctor is not just fan service, but an important twist in...
- 5/17/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
With Russell T. Davies back at the helm of Doctor Who and Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the titular role, the new season brings fresh vigor to this beloved series. The premiere episodes, ‘Space Babies’ and ‘The Devil’s Chord’, set an exciting tone for what promises to be a transformative journey. Right away, it becomes clear that Gatwa’s performance as the Doctor is both captivating and dynamic. Commanding in his presence yet brimming with whimsical energy, Gatwa oscillates between gravitas and exuberance effortlessly. His colorful costumes only add to the charm, marking him as a bold and unforgettable character. As Gatwa
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- 5/17/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Sci-fi fans will know that Doctor Who is a brand series and a cult classic. The original series appeared in 1963 and has had several iterations since then, with the most recent, fourteenth season premiering on May 11, 2024, on BBC and Disney, with some early previews on BBC iPlayer. The most recent series sees Ncuti Gatwa take over the role of the Doctor by becoming the Fifteenth Doctor and Jodie Whittaker’s successor as the program’s lead. The casting has caused a lot of controversy and backlash among fans, some of whom are so angry that they have resorted to misinterpreting viewership data and cast/crew statements.
Namely, after the first two episodes were released on BBC One, the viewership numbers were released a couple of days later, revealing that “Space Babies,” the first episode, was watched by 2.6 million viewers, with “The Devil’s Chord,” the second, having an overnight audience of 2.4 million.
Namely, after the first two episodes were released on BBC One, the viewership numbers were released a couple of days later, revealing that “Space Babies,” the first episode, was watched by 2.6 million viewers, with “The Devil’s Chord,” the second, having an overnight audience of 2.4 million.
- 5/16/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
[This story includes spoilers from the opening two episodes of the new season of Doctor Who, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord.”]
Doctor Who, BBC’s long-running science-fiction show, is back with a new season, a new cast and, for many international territories, a new home on Disney+.
The first two episodes of the latest season have now dropped on the streamer, and on the BBC iPlayer in the U.K., and they see Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) firmly solidifying his role as the Fifteenth Doctor with companion Ruby Sunday, played by newcomer Millie Gibson, after their 2023 Christmas Day debut with “The Church On Ruby Road.”
Gatwa recently wowed crowds with his punky red carpet style at the L.A. Doctor Who premiere, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “There’s a twist to this traditional, institutional show that’s stepping into the modern era.”
Earlier this week, THR ran the first part of this interview with the Doctor Who pair — which didn’t include any spoilers.
Doctor Who, BBC’s long-running science-fiction show, is back with a new season, a new cast and, for many international territories, a new home on Disney+.
The first two episodes of the latest season have now dropped on the streamer, and on the BBC iPlayer in the U.K., and they see Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) firmly solidifying his role as the Fifteenth Doctor with companion Ruby Sunday, played by newcomer Millie Gibson, after their 2023 Christmas Day debut with “The Church On Ruby Road.”
Gatwa recently wowed crowds with his punky red carpet style at the L.A. Doctor Who premiere, telling The Hollywood Reporter, “There’s a twist to this traditional, institutional show that’s stepping into the modern era.”
Earlier this week, THR ran the first part of this interview with the Doctor Who pair — which didn’t include any spoilers.
- 5/16/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The return of Doctor Who marks a triumphant premiere, blending fresh elements with hints of nostalgia. This new chapter begins under the vision of Russell T Davies, who returns to the helm as showrunner, and is supported by Disney+ that has brought significant expansion to the production scope. As Davies puts it, I wanted the show to be bigger. I wanted to take the show forward. I wanted to be with a big streamer. I honestly believe in the show. Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor instantly captivates audiences. From his colorful wardrobe to his charismatic persona, Gatwa breathes new
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- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
During the aptly named Golden Age of Television, it seemed that representation on television for the LGBTQ+ community was improving.
More network shows started to embrace not just token gay characters, but well-written storylines centered around LGBTQ+ leads.
Even for relatively progressive shows, it took a long time to get there.
Grey's Anatomy, for example, showcased gay and transgender characters in its earliest seasons by weaving them into the series' medical cases.
But it wasn't until Season 4, when Callie Torres realized she was bisexual, that a main character on the show was recognized as LGBTQ+.
Don't get me wrong, we rarely saw perfect gay relationships on the screen. Glee gave us Kurt, Blaine, Santana, and Brittany.
Modern Family had Cam and Mitchell. Grey's Anatomy's Callie and Arizona made history on network television.
Most of these shows ended as the years went on.
Grey's Anatomy has persisted, but it didn't...
More network shows started to embrace not just token gay characters, but well-written storylines centered around LGBTQ+ leads.
Even for relatively progressive shows, it took a long time to get there.
Grey's Anatomy, for example, showcased gay and transgender characters in its earliest seasons by weaving them into the series' medical cases.
But it wasn't until Season 4, when Callie Torres realized she was bisexual, that a main character on the show was recognized as LGBTQ+.
Don't get me wrong, we rarely saw perfect gay relationships on the screen. Glee gave us Kurt, Blaine, Santana, and Brittany.
Modern Family had Cam and Mitchell. Grey's Anatomy's Callie and Arizona made history on network television.
Most of these shows ended as the years went on.
Grey's Anatomy has persisted, but it didn't...
- 5/15/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
[This story contains spoilers from the first two episodes of Doctor Who‘s new season, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord.”]
BBC’s science-fiction powerhouse Doctor Who has launched its new season starring Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) across the world on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere.
Showrunner Russell T Davies first performed the unenviable task of bringing the series back to the small screen in 2005, with actor Christopher Eccleston (HBO’s The Leftovers) in the lead role and launching it to new heights with almost 14 million viewers tuning in from the U.K alone.
Davies then left his showrunning duties in 2009, handing the franchise over to Sherlock’s Steven Moffat. But he returned for four specials celebrating Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary in 2023. And with it, he brought Gatwa to the role of the Time Lord.
The Hollywood Reporter published the first part to this interview ahead of Doctor Who‘s Disney+ launch. Now, Davies digs into spoilers from the first two episodes,...
BBC’s science-fiction powerhouse Doctor Who has launched its new season starring Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) across the world on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere.
Showrunner Russell T Davies first performed the unenviable task of bringing the series back to the small screen in 2005, with actor Christopher Eccleston (HBO’s The Leftovers) in the lead role and launching it to new heights with almost 14 million viewers tuning in from the U.K alone.
Davies then left his showrunning duties in 2009, handing the franchise over to Sherlock’s Steven Moffat. But he returned for four specials celebrating Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary in 2023. And with it, he brought Gatwa to the role of the Time Lord.
The Hollywood Reporter published the first part to this interview ahead of Doctor Who‘s Disney+ launch. Now, Davies digs into spoilers from the first two episodes,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jessica Gunning is having a moment.
The veteran actress has earned raves for playing unhinged stalker Martha in Netflix’s critically acclaimed limited series Baby Reindeer opposite Richard Gadd. It’s a part she’s embracing as the role of a lifetime, but she’s no overnight sensation. West Yorkshire native Gunning, 38, has been acting ever since graduating from drama school at London’s Rose Bruford College with a long list of credits that includes Doctor Who, White Heat, The Outlaws and Pride.
Baby Reindeer, created by and starring Gadd as inspired by his traumatic real life experiences, casts him as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers her a free cup of tea, spirals over several months as Gunning’s Martha is revealed to be a dangerous, serial stalker. Gunning recently stopped by...
The veteran actress has earned raves for playing unhinged stalker Martha in Netflix’s critically acclaimed limited series Baby Reindeer opposite Richard Gadd. It’s a part she’s embracing as the role of a lifetime, but she’s no overnight sensation. West Yorkshire native Gunning, 38, has been acting ever since graduating from drama school at London’s Rose Bruford College with a long list of credits that includes Doctor Who, White Heat, The Outlaws and Pride.
Baby Reindeer, created by and starring Gadd as inspired by his traumatic real life experiences, casts him as Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian who encounters a lonely woman at the bar where he works. The chance encounter, during which he offers her a free cup of tea, spirals over several months as Gunning’s Martha is revealed to be a dangerous, serial stalker. Gunning recently stopped by...
- 5/15/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Moffat has written the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special entitled Joy To The World.
Almost as soon as Russell T Davies announced he was returning as showrunner on Doctor Who, fans began speculating about who else might be returning. Top of the list for many was Steven Moffat, who’s clocked up more Doctor Who scripts than any other writer.
Rumour turned into fact earlier this year, when it was confirmed that Moffat had indeed returned to the fold to pen the third episode in Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s debut series, entitled Boom. Set to be darker in nature than the opening two episodes, the official synopsis reads as follows:
Caught in the middle of a devastating war on Kastarion 3, the Doctor is trapped when he steps on a landmine. Can he save himself and Ruby, plus the entire planet… without moving?
Steven Moffat let slip in an...
Almost as soon as Russell T Davies announced he was returning as showrunner on Doctor Who, fans began speculating about who else might be returning. Top of the list for many was Steven Moffat, who’s clocked up more Doctor Who scripts than any other writer.
Rumour turned into fact earlier this year, when it was confirmed that Moffat had indeed returned to the fold to pen the third episode in Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson’s debut series, entitled Boom. Set to be darker in nature than the opening two episodes, the official synopsis reads as follows:
Caught in the middle of a devastating war on Kastarion 3, the Doctor is trapped when he steps on a landmine. Can he save himself and Ruby, plus the entire planet… without moving?
Steven Moffat let slip in an...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Doctor Who has always brought about some of the most unique storylines throughout its course with a runtime of over half a century. From episodes like Blink and The Girl in the Fireplace to The Day of the Doctor and Vincent and the Doctor, there are always ways in which the series has brought about some tearful emotions in the fans.
Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor
This, however, is only one side of the coin. Despite the many likes storylines and episodes, there are also those that did not sit too well with fans. Some were controversial in their opinion. These included the story of Clara Oswald, the Bad Wolf storyline as well as the most controversial of the lot, the Timeless Child. While the last one got many fans disappointed, Russell T. Davies does not see it the same way.
Doctor Who Will Not Abandon the Timeless Child...
Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor
This, however, is only one side of the coin. Despite the many likes storylines and episodes, there are also those that did not sit too well with fans. Some were controversial in their opinion. These included the story of Clara Oswald, the Bad Wolf storyline as well as the most controversial of the lot, the Timeless Child. While the last one got many fans disappointed, Russell T. Davies does not see it the same way.
Doctor Who Will Not Abandon the Timeless Child...
- 5/14/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Doctor Who has maintained an ardent fan following over the years since the 60s. The dazzling mix of sci-fi elements and the genius comedic touches intrigued audiences with its every incarnation. While the original broadcast of Doctor Who ran for 26 seasons from 1963 to 1989, a modern revival was done in 2005 and the series has been going strong ever since.
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who
The modern revival series is at its fourteenth season currently, with Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor. Steven Moffat has been a significant part of the show as a writer from the revival period and was also the showrunner of season 5. Along with writing 49 episodes to date over 14 seasons of the show, including the next episode of the current season, his swansong on the series may be the upcoming Christmas special episode.
Steven Moffat’s 50th Doctor Who Episode May Be His Last Hurrah...
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who
The modern revival series is at its fourteenth season currently, with Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor. Steven Moffat has been a significant part of the show as a writer from the revival period and was also the showrunner of season 5. Along with writing 49 episodes to date over 14 seasons of the show, including the next episode of the current season, his swansong on the series may be the upcoming Christmas special episode.
Steven Moffat’s 50th Doctor Who Episode May Be His Last Hurrah...
- 5/14/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The renaissance of “Doctor Who,” which started its latest season this week, is a 20-year journey that is entwined with the establishment of a thriving TV production scene in South Wales, where it shoots, and the meteoritic rise of the production company Bad Wolf.
This dates back to 2003 when writer Russell T Davies was asked by the BBC’s then head of drama, Jane Tranter, to revive the show and to base the production in South Wales, an area hitherto known for coal mining and heavy industry. It was produced in 2004, overseen by BBC Wales head of drama, Julie Gardner.
When Tranter and Gardner relocated to Los Angeles to lead BBC Worldwide Productions and Adjacent Productions, they produced “Da Vinci’s Demons” for Starz, and again located the production in South Wales.
In 2015, Tranter and Gardner set up Bad Wolf, which takes its name from an episode of “Doctor Who,” and...
This dates back to 2003 when writer Russell T Davies was asked by the BBC’s then head of drama, Jane Tranter, to revive the show and to base the production in South Wales, an area hitherto known for coal mining and heavy industry. It was produced in 2004, overseen by BBC Wales head of drama, Julie Gardner.
When Tranter and Gardner relocated to Los Angeles to lead BBC Worldwide Productions and Adjacent Productions, they produced “Da Vinci’s Demons” for Starz, and again located the production in South Wales.
In 2015, Tranter and Gardner set up Bad Wolf, which takes its name from an episode of “Doctor Who,” and...
- 5/14/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Unraveling the Enigma of Ruby’s Origins Season 14 of Doctor Who introduces Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as Ruby, raising immediate questions with her peculiar abilities. Ruby’s capability to make it snow indoors has puzzled viewers, hinting at her mysterious lineage. As Russell T Davies pointed out, They’re the Daleks. It’s Doctor Who. Nothing weird about using them at all., yet Ruby’s snow-making adds a layer of intrigue to her character. The Doctor’s altered memories and secretive DNA tests further complicate the narrative, suggesting that there’s more to Ruby than meets the eye. While fan theories
The post Exploring a Classic Doctor Who Reference with New Possibilities first appeared on TVovermind.
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- 5/13/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
[This story contains spoilers from the first two episodes of Disney+’s Doctor Who, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord.”]
The first two episodes of the BBC’s hit science-fiction series Doctor Who just dropped on Disney+, and already Whovians around the world are in a twist.
Starring Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his traveling companion Ruby, the pair of episodes were written by returning showrunner Russell T Davies and span millions of years. Not only that, there’s The Beatles, too!
Here’s everything you need to know about the new season’s debut, what you may have missed and answers to the some of the many questions you might have.
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What’s a “bogey” and just how did that space station move at the end of “Space Babies”?
U.S. viewers may have been slightly confused by the use of “bogey” in the season opener (a term more commonly...
The first two episodes of the BBC’s hit science-fiction series Doctor Who just dropped on Disney+, and already Whovians around the world are in a twist.
Starring Ncuti Gatwa (Barbie, Sex Education) as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his traveling companion Ruby, the pair of episodes were written by returning showrunner Russell T Davies and span millions of years. Not only that, there’s The Beatles, too!
Here’s everything you need to know about the new season’s debut, what you may have missed and answers to the some of the many questions you might have.
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What’s a “bogey” and just how did that space station move at the end of “Space Babies”?
U.S. viewers may have been slightly confused by the use of “bogey” in the season opener (a term more commonly...
- 5/13/2024
- by Cameron K McEwan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After 13 years away from the smash-hit British sci-fi series Doctor Who, showrunner and executive producer Russell T. Davies is back and ready to (slightly) reintroduce the Doctor in a way that’s a bit more nuanced and bolder than ever before.
This time around, in the series’ 14th season, the Doctor is played by Ncuti Gatwa, the first openly queer Black actor to take on the role. “When you become a senior figure in television, it’s your job to open doors and let the next people through and to let trans and queer stories through,” Davies told Deadline. Davies was the linchpin of the new iteration of the six-decade franchise from 2005 until 2010, making it one of the most successful TV reboots in modern history.
Deadline spoke to Davies about the importance of his work as a queer filmmaker and the unabashedly fun choices in the latest season of Doctor Who.
This time around, in the series’ 14th season, the Doctor is played by Ncuti Gatwa, the first openly queer Black actor to take on the role. “When you become a senior figure in television, it’s your job to open doors and let the next people through and to let trans and queer stories through,” Davies told Deadline. Davies was the linchpin of the new iteration of the six-decade franchise from 2005 until 2010, making it one of the most successful TV reboots in modern history.
Deadline spoke to Davies about the importance of his work as a queer filmmaker and the unabashedly fun choices in the latest season of Doctor Who.
- 5/12/2024
- by Destiny Jackson
- Deadline Film + TV
The new "Doctor Who" season's second installment, "The Devil's Chord," is the closest the show's come to a proper musical episode. Sure, there was that brief musical number in the latest Christmas episode, and that one song-based resolution in season 7, but we've never seen the show embrace the music quite like this one. There are multiple original numbers, including a battle where the villain's using floating notations like a cowboy swinging a lasso around. It's fun when "Doctor Who" goes full weird, and this episode is an exciting promise of more musical weirdness to come.
But judging the episode by proper musical standards, how does it hold up? Well, not great. There's the problem that "There's Always a Twist At the End" is the only genuine catchy banger in the bunch, but more importantly, we never really got to hear the Doctor and Ruby sing about anything that matters. Sure,...
But judging the episode by proper musical standards, how does it hold up? Well, not great. There's the problem that "There's Always a Twist At the End" is the only genuine catchy banger in the bunch, but more importantly, we never really got to hear the Doctor and Ruby sing about anything that matters. Sure,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Ncuti Gatwa is earning rave reviews for his turn as the 15th iteration of the shapeshifting “Doctor Who.” While enough episodes won’t air on Disney+ in time to make him eligible at this year’s Emmys, he could well contend for his featured role in Apple TV+’s acclaimed limited series “Masters of the Air.” He portrays real-life World War II Air Force officer Robert Daniels and is being submitted in Best TV Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor.
That could put him in competition against Christopher Eccleston, who played the ninth Doctor (the first 21st century version of the character) in 2005. Having won an International Emmy for the British anthology series “Accused” (2011), Eccleston is now seeking a primetime bid for his work as Alaska police captain Ted Connelly on HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.”
Peter Capaldi, who played the 12th Doctor from 2014 to 2017, headlines the new Apple TV+ series “Criminal Record.
That could put him in competition against Christopher Eccleston, who played the ninth Doctor (the first 21st century version of the character) in 2005. Having won an International Emmy for the British anthology series “Accused” (2011), Eccleston is now seeking a primetime bid for his work as Alaska police captain Ted Connelly on HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.”
Peter Capaldi, who played the 12th Doctor from 2014 to 2017, headlines the new Apple TV+ series “Criminal Record.
- 5/12/2024
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
The second half of the British Emmys — the BAFTA TV Awards — are about to kick off. The first segment took place at the end of April when the BAFTA TV Craft Awards gave out gongs for below-the-line artists nominated for their work in this year’s best TV shows. Now, the main ceremony is taking place. This one is where all the big stars rock up as the acting categories are presented tonight in what is a live, televised ceremony broadcast from the Royal Festival Hall on London’s South Bank.
The stars are decorating the red carpet thickly and fastly while the sweat drips from the brows of our journalists just as thick and fast. It’s sweltering here in London. Props, then, must go to “The Hobbit” star Richard Armitage, who dons a pink velvet suit jacket. Velvet is a brave choice in such hot weather but he looks dashing as anything.
The stars are decorating the red carpet thickly and fastly while the sweat drips from the brows of our journalists just as thick and fast. It’s sweltering here in London. Props, then, must go to “The Hobbit” star Richard Armitage, who dons a pink velvet suit jacket. Velvet is a brave choice in such hot weather but he looks dashing as anything.
- 5/12/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
BBC’s Doctor Who has always maintained a tight budget, and this is mainly the reason why they could not get permission to use at least one The Beatles song. The band’s price is way too beyond the budget of the show, something that producer Matthew Weiner was willing to pay for the Mad Men series.
Ncuti Gatwa in the trailer of Doctor Who
Fans would wonder about whatever happened to their collaboration with Disney. The truth is, even with the financial support and fame of the studio, they still couldn’t get a license to use The Beatles’ songs.
Doctor Who Could Not Afford To Use The Beatles’ Music
Showrunner Russell T. Davies shared via Film Stories that he intentionally wanted to bring The Beatles’ music in Doctor Who, but it came with a price that would break BBC’s bank account. It’s a shame as well...
Ncuti Gatwa in the trailer of Doctor Who
Fans would wonder about whatever happened to their collaboration with Disney. The truth is, even with the financial support and fame of the studio, they still couldn’t get a license to use The Beatles’ songs.
Doctor Who Could Not Afford To Use The Beatles’ Music
Showrunner Russell T. Davies shared via Film Stories that he intentionally wanted to bring The Beatles’ music in Doctor Who, but it came with a price that would break BBC’s bank account. It’s a shame as well...
- 5/12/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The iconic British sci-fi show, Doctor Who returns once more with thrilling adventures featuring Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday. In its typical fashion, the show takes the audience on a ride, this time around it also hits a pitstop in 1960s London for a musical showdown against the terrifying Maestro, portrayed by the multi-talented Jinkx Monsoon.
Russell T. Davies via Doctor Who on Youtube
Showrunner Russell T. Davies had Jinkx Monsoon in mind from the start, shaping the character to fit her perfectly rather than her fitting into the character. The description of the character is summed up as “One part the Joker, one part Jinkx Monsoon.”
Russell T. Davies Draws Inspiration from Jinkx Monsoon for New Doctor Who Villain!
Speaking with the BBC, drag queen Jinkx Monsoon discussed how she landed the Doctor Who role, revealing that it was tailor-made for her. Showrunner Russell T. Davies,...
Russell T. Davies via Doctor Who on Youtube
Showrunner Russell T. Davies had Jinkx Monsoon in mind from the start, shaping the character to fit her perfectly rather than her fitting into the character. The description of the character is summed up as “One part the Joker, one part Jinkx Monsoon.”
Russell T. Davies Draws Inspiration from Jinkx Monsoon for New Doctor Who Villain!
Speaking with the BBC, drag queen Jinkx Monsoon discussed how she landed the Doctor Who role, revealing that it was tailor-made for her. Showrunner Russell T. Davies,...
- 5/12/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Warning: contains spoilers for Doctor Who series 14 episode 1 “Space Babies”.
The new series of Doctor Who begins with The Doctor and Ruby encountering an abandoned spaceship that doubles as a daycare. The babies sit in computerized strollers while a computerized nanny takes care of them. The time travelers have to figure out why the babies were abandoned and who or what caused the human crew to flee or die.
Den Of Geek interviewed Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson to find out the behind-the-scenes tricks used to make the titular “Space Babies” come alive on screen.
Gatwa and Gibson describe “Space Babies” as the most technically challenging episode they filmed in series 14. “There were 12 real babies and then they’d get shipped off, and then we’d get these rubber jelly babies, that kind of looked like demon versions of the babies,” Gatwa says. The dolls apparently had an awkward plastic feel to them.
The new series of Doctor Who begins with The Doctor and Ruby encountering an abandoned spaceship that doubles as a daycare. The babies sit in computerized strollers while a computerized nanny takes care of them. The time travelers have to figure out why the babies were abandoned and who or what caused the human crew to flee or die.
Den Of Geek interviewed Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson to find out the behind-the-scenes tricks used to make the titular “Space Babies” come alive on screen.
Gatwa and Gibson describe “Space Babies” as the most technically challenging episode they filmed in series 14. “There were 12 real babies and then they’d get shipped off, and then we’d get these rubber jelly babies, that kind of looked like demon versions of the babies,” Gatwa says. The dolls apparently had an awkward plastic feel to them.
- 5/12/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Doctor Who is an iconic series franchise that first premiered back in 1963 on the BBC! Being a science fiction series, Doctor Who has undergone several recasts, reboots (not completely), and, rebrands.
David Tennant as Doctor Who
The series has, however, never left BBC’s side since its inception in 1963. The Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies, talked about how he wants the franchise to be as big as Marvel or Star Wars. Hence, in a swift move, Davies revealed that he is not afraid to break a franchise tradition as long as Doctor Who becomes a big universe like the MCU!
Doctor Who Has Never Left BBC’s Side!
Starting in 1963, Doctor Who premiered on BBC, and fans around the world loved it. With 26 seasons, the show ended briefly in 1989 and went out as one of the finest TV series created. In 2005, the series was picked up once again by...
David Tennant as Doctor Who
The series has, however, never left BBC’s side since its inception in 1963. The Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies, talked about how he wants the franchise to be as big as Marvel or Star Wars. Hence, in a swift move, Davies revealed that he is not afraid to break a franchise tradition as long as Doctor Who becomes a big universe like the MCU!
Doctor Who Has Never Left BBC’s Side!
Starting in 1963, Doctor Who premiered on BBC, and fans around the world loved it. With 26 seasons, the show ended briefly in 1989 and went out as one of the finest TV series created. In 2005, the series was picked up once again by...
- 5/11/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Diversity and representation are vital in the entertainment industry. So when the Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa was cast as the fifteenth Doctor in Russell T Davies’ fourteenth series, Doctor Who, it should have been a cause for celebration. Sadly, instead of being met with open arms, he has faced a barrage of racist and homophobic backlash from online trolls.
In case you missed it, Gatwa’s casting in Doctor Who signifies the first queer actor portraying the Time Lord. Regretfully, certain bold casting choices will inevitably give rise to hatemongers, as was the case with the Masters of the Air actor.
Ncuti Gatwa’s first look in Doctor Who (Credit: Disney+)
However, Jinkx Monsoon, who appears as the villainous Maestro in the fourteenth series of Doctor Who, recently responded defiantly to the negativity, elevating the conversation to an introspective high.
In a recent interview with Variety, ‘Queen of All Queens...
In case you missed it, Gatwa’s casting in Doctor Who signifies the first queer actor portraying the Time Lord. Regretfully, certain bold casting choices will inevitably give rise to hatemongers, as was the case with the Masters of the Air actor.
Ncuti Gatwa’s first look in Doctor Who (Credit: Disney+)
However, Jinkx Monsoon, who appears as the villainous Maestro in the fourteenth series of Doctor Who, recently responded defiantly to the negativity, elevating the conversation to an introspective high.
In a recent interview with Variety, ‘Queen of All Queens...
- 5/11/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
If you're a Doctor Who fan, then chances are you'll know the series has primarily been shot in Wales since its 2005 relaunch. Various locations used for iconic scenes have become must-visit destinations, while Cardiff even featured a "Doctor Who Experience" for a time.
The latest series of the long-running sci-fi TV show returned last night and, while Disney+'s involvement has given Doctor Who a much bigger budget, much of the action remains rooted in Wales.
During a recent press event for the series, we asked stars Ncuti Gatwa (The Doctor) and Millie Gibson (Ruby Sunday) what they enjoyed about filming in Cardiff before wondering why returning showrunner Russell T Davies chose to keep the Whoniverse there.
After all, when the news broke that Disney+ would stream the series, some worried that we'd see the franchise "Americanized." That hasn't happened, and it turns out there's a very good reason why not.
The latest series of the long-running sci-fi TV show returned last night and, while Disney+'s involvement has given Doctor Who a much bigger budget, much of the action remains rooted in Wales.
During a recent press event for the series, we asked stars Ncuti Gatwa (The Doctor) and Millie Gibson (Ruby Sunday) what they enjoyed about filming in Cardiff before wondering why returning showrunner Russell T Davies chose to keep the Whoniverse there.
After all, when the news broke that Disney+ would stream the series, some worried that we'd see the franchise "Americanized." That hasn't happened, and it turns out there's a very good reason why not.
- 5/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for the first two episodes of Doctor Who Season 1, “Space Babies” and “The Devil’s Chord.”] Russell T. Davies, in his return to Doctor Who, has given himself quite a lot to play with, just with the three 60th anniversary specials and the Christmas episode. There are villains on the way, a major mystery about the newest companion’s origins, and more for Ncuti Gatwa‘s Doctor. With the first two episodes of the newest Season 1, Maestro (Jinkx Monsoon) is revealed to be one of the Toymaker’s children and teases that “the one who waits is almost here.” (The Toymaker previously warned the Doctor of this same being.) Davies has also teased a running story building to a devastating finale. But is that building to “the one who waits” reveal? “It may be the Toymaker’s legions. It may not. It may be bigger than that,” teases Davies. “In fact, it’s definitely ...
- 5/11/2024
- TV Insider
This post contains spoilers for the latest episodes of "Doctor Who."
There's a moment in the latest episode of "Doctor Who," a campy, big-hearted, Beatles-featuring riff on the importance of music, in which the Doctor opens up a bit more than fans might expect. It's been clear since last year's introductory episode that Ncuti Gatwa's era of the long-running sci-fi series (which is also former showrunner Russell T. Davies' second era) will be different from the "Doctor Who" we've seen before. As the Fifteenth Doctor, Gatwa infuses the show with a sense of modernity. He's openly queer, Black, and a Millennial, and he performs the lead role with a precise and deeply endearing sense of emotional openness. Die-hard fans of the series can quickly count the amount of times the Doctor has cried in the past, but Gatwa's Fifteen has already had tears welling behind his eyes a few...
There's a moment in the latest episode of "Doctor Who," a campy, big-hearted, Beatles-featuring riff on the importance of music, in which the Doctor opens up a bit more than fans might expect. It's been clear since last year's introductory episode that Ncuti Gatwa's era of the long-running sci-fi series (which is also former showrunner Russell T. Davies' second era) will be different from the "Doctor Who" we've seen before. As the Fifteenth Doctor, Gatwa infuses the show with a sense of modernity. He's openly queer, Black, and a Millennial, and he performs the lead role with a precise and deeply endearing sense of emotional openness. Die-hard fans of the series can quickly count the amount of times the Doctor has cried in the past, but Gatwa's Fifteen has already had tears welling behind his eyes a few...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for the latest episodes of "Doctor Who."
It turns out love really is all you need. Well, love and a Time Lord willing to fight off the spirit of music through a delightfully campy song battle that sees literal musical notes fill the air. The showdown between the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), Ruby (Millie Gibson), and the chaotic being known as Maestro (Jinkx Monsoon) in the new season's second episode might be one of the goofiest things that's happened on "Doctor Who" recently -- and it's not even the most over-the-top part of the episode. "The Devil's Chord" takes some deliciously weird risks, the biggest of which is centering its drama on "characters" who aren't exactly historical figures yet: The Beatles.
Of course, the long-running BBC sci-fi series (which recently made the move to Disney+) is known for crafting plotlines that see its central heroes mucking...
It turns out love really is all you need. Well, love and a Time Lord willing to fight off the spirit of music through a delightfully campy song battle that sees literal musical notes fill the air. The showdown between the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa), Ruby (Millie Gibson), and the chaotic being known as Maestro (Jinkx Monsoon) in the new season's second episode might be one of the goofiest things that's happened on "Doctor Who" recently -- and it's not even the most over-the-top part of the episode. "The Devil's Chord" takes some deliciously weird risks, the biggest of which is centering its drama on "characters" who aren't exactly historical figures yet: The Beatles.
Of course, the long-running BBC sci-fi series (which recently made the move to Disney+) is known for crafting plotlines that see its central heroes mucking...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Doctor Who kicked off its new season with a ship full of babies, a far-future cellphone data “plan,” and a literal booger monster. (Ewww.)
Last we saw the Fifteenth Doctor (Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby Sunday (Coronation Street‘s Millie Gibson), they battled goblins, endured a musical number courtesy of said creatures, and saved a child from temporal deletion. With the groundwork laid and a core dynamic established, “Space Babies” gets right to it: Aboard the Tardis, Ruby and the Doctor travel 150 million years into the past. They arrive without a hitch, at which point Ruby, all giggles and grins,...
Last we saw the Fifteenth Doctor (Sex Education‘s Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby Sunday (Coronation Street‘s Millie Gibson), they battled goblins, endured a musical number courtesy of said creatures, and saved a child from temporal deletion. With the groundwork laid and a core dynamic established, “Space Babies” gets right to it: Aboard the Tardis, Ruby and the Doctor travel 150 million years into the past. They arrive without a hitch, at which point Ruby, all giggles and grins,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Hayden Mears
- TVLine.com
This Doctor Who article contains spoilers.
From 1963 to 2020, the title character of Doctor Who belonged to an alien species from Gallifrey, generally known as Time Lords. Throughout the wibbly-wobbly Who canon, not all Gallifreyans are Time Lords, but all Time Lords were certainly two-hearted Gallifreyans, and the Doctor was always both. That is, until they weren’t. In the 2020 Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) episode “The Timeless Children,” it was revealed that the Doctor was actually the first Time Lord, and that the ability to regenerate was harvested from them, and then integrated into Time Lord culture. Basically, the Doctor was still a Time Lord, but the actual background of the originating species they hailed from, became a retroactive mystery.
And now, in the 2024 Doctor Who “season one” the newly bi-generated Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) is mentioning this new canon a lot. Here’s how Doctor Who is honoring this controversial continuity change,...
From 1963 to 2020, the title character of Doctor Who belonged to an alien species from Gallifrey, generally known as Time Lords. Throughout the wibbly-wobbly Who canon, not all Gallifreyans are Time Lords, but all Time Lords were certainly two-hearted Gallifreyans, and the Doctor was always both. That is, until they weren’t. In the 2020 Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) episode “The Timeless Children,” it was revealed that the Doctor was actually the first Time Lord, and that the ability to regenerate was harvested from them, and then integrated into Time Lord culture. Basically, the Doctor was still a Time Lord, but the actual background of the originating species they hailed from, became a retroactive mystery.
And now, in the 2024 Doctor Who “season one” the newly bi-generated Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) is mentioning this new canon a lot. Here’s how Doctor Who is honoring this controversial continuity change,...
- 5/11/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The latest iteration of “Doctor Who” has made a grand entrance on Disney+, marking a new era for the beloved series with Ncuti Gatwa taking on the mantle of the Time Lord. This season stands out not only for its historic casting but also for the fresh and joyous energy it brings to the screen. Gatwa’s portrayal is both groundbreaking and charismatic, infusing the character with a new layer of complexity and charm. The show’s narrative continues to be a whimsical blend of science fiction and drama, with the first episode, “Space Babies,” setting a high bar for the season. It introduces us to Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson, whose chemistry with the Doctor is instantly palpable, promising a dynamic and engaging partnership.
The season opener wastes no time in thrusting viewers into the action, with the Tardis landing in the age of dinosaurs, followed by a...
The season opener wastes no time in thrusting viewers into the action, with the Tardis landing in the age of dinosaurs, followed by a...
- 5/11/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
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