The Anticipation Builds
It may seem unbelievable, but we’re already near the end of the first season of Doctor Who in years. Despite a season numbering reset, a new Doctor, and a new streaming home on Disney+, returning showrunner Russell T Davies
has helped make these episodes feel like classic Doctor Who stories. But before we get to the thrilling two-part finale and a conclusion to that mysterious recurring cameo, there’s one more adventure left.
Rogue Realities
Episode 7, titled Rogue, marks a turning point. The plot description reveals: The Doctor and Ruby land in 1813, where guests at a duchess’s party are being murdered and a mysterious bounty hunter called Rogue is about to change the Doctor’s life forever
. It adds an intriguing layer with Jonathan Groff playing the enigmatic Rogue. As noted by the producers, There, a mysterious bounty hunter named Rogue will change the Doctor’s life forever.
A New Duchess in Town
The guest stars add significant appeal to this episode. Indira Varma steps into the series as the Duchess. She expressed her excitement in joining the cast: I’m thrilled to be in Doctor Who and particularly excited to be crossing cosmic paths with Ncuti, as the Doctor, and look forward to creating interplanetary mischief with him.
Her role as part of UNIT at Professor Stahlman’s project adds further depth.
Time Travel Meets Regency Drama
This week’s adventure takes viewers back to Bath, England in 1813. A standout scene involves the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby (Millie Gibson) at the ball. These moments reflect Russell T Davies’ knack for blending historical settings with Doctor Who’s contemporary flair.
Cameo Conundrum
The mysteries continue beyond this episode. Russell T Davies hinted at surprises: There’s one great, great actor who appeared in the very last episode that we haven’t credited anywhere yet.
This teases an exciting wrap-up.
When to Watch
Episodes of Season 1 premiere every Friday on Disney+. The seventh episode drops on Friday, June 14, at 4:00 p.m. PST / 7:00 p.m. EST.
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