Across two seasons, the Fifteenth Doctor got just 16 episodes of Doctor Who, plus two Christmas specials, and his era ended with a confusing regeneration and some intense uncertainty over what will come next for the long-running sci-fi series. You won’t get any concrete answers from its most recent showrunner, Russell T Davis—and the outgoing […]
BBC Apologizes for Accidentally Spoiling ‘Doctor Who’ Finale in News Report
The BBC’s apology for posting about that shocking Doctor Who finale reveal before the whole world got a chance to watch comes a little too late. For many, the spoiler was prominently featured online as soon as Ncuti Gatwa took his bow and regenerated into the franchise’s favorite companion, Rose Tyler, played by Billie Piper. […]
The Vibes Ncuti Gatwa Brings to Doctor Who Deserve to Be Celebrated
For the better part of the past decade or so, the Doctor Who fandom has been the one I’ve danced around, trying to get into it but never fully committing. What made it so challenging was the staggered release schedule, with the UK getting episodes first while those of us in the U.S. had to […]
Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies on Why Ncuti Gatwa’s Outfits Always Change
In a conversation with Polygon, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies discussed opting away from giving the Fifteenth Doctor a consistent outfit—or accessory, like, say, a bowtie or a distinctively striped scarf—like previous Doctors have worn. With the stylish Ncuti Gatwa now starring as the Doctor, Davies wanted to allow more room for different looks. “I […]
Doctor Who’s Electrifying New Dynamic Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
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 […]
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. […]