There are plenty of unusual creatures in the Doctor Who universe, but this season’s finale promises a showdown like no other. Ncuti Gatwa’s 15th Doctor will face an enemy he once battled in a very different era.
The anticipated ending of Doctor Who Season 1 will bring fans face-to-face with a previously encountered foe from back in the days of curly hair and endless scarves. The villain, long teased as “The One Who Waits,” turns out to be an ancient god once vanquished by the Doctor.
An Ancient Foe Returns
In Episode 7, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday,” the mysterious villain is revealed as Sutekh, the God of Death. Last seen in the iconic 1975 serial “The Pyramids of Mars,” Sutekh poses a significant threat to the Doctor and his companion Sarah-Jane Smith within their TARDIS encounter.
Sutekh’s Gruesome Goals
Sutekh was recognized in ancient Egyptian mythology as “Set,” yet his ambitions go beyond mythology. In “The Pyramids of Mars,” Sutekh manipulates time to gain freedom from his Martian prison. This premise sees repetition in “The Legend of Ruby Sunday” when Sutekh takes advantage of the Time Window.
A Deeper Connection
The finale links Sutekh’s return with tech mogul Susan Triad’s mysterious project. Played by Susan Twist, Triad is poised to launch a revolutionary medical technology, inciting chaos that leads back to Sutekh.
Resonating Plots Across Eras
The latest series brings vintage villains to modern-day screens, reinforcing Russell T Davies’ intricate storytelling. The intertwined plots highlight how past battles shape present catastrophes. A standout moment includes speculation around UNIT HQ’s pre-destination paradox tied to a fiery destruction scene fulfilling old plotlines.
Revisiting Canonical Moments
Ncuti Gatwa sheds some light on the lighter moments amid intense scenes:
The Doctor splits in two and we both got half of the costume David was wearing. Now, David obviously started his filming for that scene first, so he got to pick what pieces of clothes he was left with. So by the time I came in to choose, I only had a pair of pants and socks to go with. So thank you so much for that, David Tennant, thanks so much.
This wardrobe anecdote ties into a broader narrative indicating that under Davies’ direction, Gatwa’s portrayal represents a transformative era for Doctor Who.
Conclusion: An Exciting Future
The return of an ancient antagonist indicates that future episodes will blend new stories with beloved historical arcs. The hybrid blend deepens the narrative complexity and engages longtime Whovians while welcoming fresh viewers.
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