Doctor Who had a bit of an up-and-down 2024. Coming off of the highs of its 60th anniversary celebrations and a fantastical holiday special the year prior, anticipation was high for Ncuti Gatwa’s debut season to begin in earnest. And while there were some definite highlights, Doctor Who‘s broad refocusing and the season’s particular mystery around […]
Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu Lift the Lid on Doctor Who’s New Team
Doctor Who, by its very nature, is always evolving. It’s what has allowed the series to survive for over 60 years of stories across its classic and revived eras. But part of that evolution is also seeing what trends the show has explored in some ways before make a return. For the first time in […]
Doctor Who Reunites Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper in New Audio Series
That’s right, the original revival duo are returning to the world of the BBC’s Doctor Who. Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston are coming back together to reprise their roles as companion Rose Tyler and the Ninth Doctor. One catch: it’s an audio drama. Twelve full-cast episodes of The Ninth Doctor Adventures bring back the fan-favorite […]
The Moment I Fell in Love With Doctor Who
“Rose,” the very first episode of Doctor Who‘s revival—broadcast 20 years ago today—remains one of the show’s finest examples of what it wanted to do and be in the modern era. Its introduction to the domestic life of its latest companion, Billie Piper’s titular Rose Tyler, put her story at the forefront, setting a template […]
The New Doctor Who Trailer Introduces His Latest Partner in Time
The first Doctor Who season with Ncuti Gatwa in the lead role had its ups and downs, but it seemed to be a generally good that left audiences wanting more of him. Fortunately, the show already had another season with Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor locked in, and we’re finally getting another look at what’s to come in April. […]