Be warned, as spoilers for The Four Seasons’ Season 2 finale lie ahead.

Another year, another delightful season of The Four Seasons in the books, and it includes some major developments for the “core” group (as Jack would call them). Season 2 sees Kate and Jack work through serious emotional issues, Danny and Claude move to Italy and then to Philadelphia by season’s end, and Ginny giving birth and raising baby Eugene (Gino) in New Jersey. As for Anne, she’s faced with the possibility of a fresh start and, as part of that, I need a certain character to be brought back should Season 3 happen.

The Four Seasons Introduces A New Face Amid the Season Finale’s Closing Moments

While Four Seasons’ latest batch of episodes only just dropped as part of the 2026 TV schedule, I’m already hoping for another round with these characters. Anne’s current position is especially rife with potential, as she decides to stay in Italy for a while and housesit for Danny and Claude. During the finale’s last scene, Anne is greeted by one of Claude and Danny’s neighbors, Gianpiero, who gives her a package that was mistakenly sent to him.

The kind Gianpiero is played by none other than David Tennant, the fan-favorite actor known for headlining Doctor Who and for his major roles in shows like Jessica Jones and Good Omens. From a narrative standpoint, Gianpiero’s presence is ironic, because Anne previously claimed to be dating a man with that same name while bragging to ex-potential love interest Mark Brett. (Isn’t it funny how things turn out.)

I definitely wasn’t expecting to see Tennant show up, though I certainly wasn’t disappointed to see the delightful Scottish actor. What’s more is that it would be great for the writers to bring him back and not let his appearance serve as a one-off cameo. And there are a few reasons I feel that way.

Why Gianpiero Should Be Brought Back For Season 3

First of all, Tennant is obviously a talented actor, with considerable range. He can bring truly quirky and humorous energy to a role as evidenced by his stint as the Doctor, yet he can also play an “absolutely inexcusable” villain like Kilgrave from Jessica Jones. Tennant’s performance as that Marvel supervillain isn’t the only evidence of his dramatic range either, as he also shows off those chops in shows like Broadchurch and The Hack.

The Four Seasons would likely utilize Tennant’s wit, though, as evidenced by his brief scene. So far, the show has been so well cast and, given Tennant’s skills, he honestly feels like a perfect fit for this ensemble, which features other multifaceted performers like Tina Fey (who’s also co-creator), Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani. The mere thought of Tennant sharing the screen with such talented stars makes me excited, and the writers could certainly put Gianpiero in some fun situations with the established characters.

Lastly, one of the obvious advantages of having Tennant’s Gianpiero around is that his presence could do wonders for Anne’s character development. This is a woman who’s been depriving herself of joy since her divorce and the subsequent death of ex-husband Nick. I’d say it’s high time for this woman to have a lasting relationship and someone else to regularly bounce off as is the case with the show’s other couples.

I probably shouldn’t be getting too ahead of myself, though, given that a third season has yet to be announced. Let’s all hope The Four Seasons gets at least, well, four seasons and that each one has a relatively quick turnaround like Season 2. And here’s hoping that if or when the show does return, David Tennant not only returns but in a series regular capacity. In the meantime, check out the first two seasons using a Netflix subscription.

Fans of Good Omens have been waiting for nearly three years for Aziraphale and Crowley to fix the hearts they broke in that Season 2 finale. For a while it looked like we’d never get that closure, as Neil Gaiman exited the series amidst multiple sexual assault allegations. Instead of getting six episodes as Season 3 premieres on the 2026 TV schedule, we’re left with one 90-minute series finale. So what are the reviews saying about the conclusion to the ineffable husbands’ story?

We last saw Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) leaving Crowley (David Tennant) behind on Earth to replace Gabriel in heaven. Season 3 picks up years later, with the angel turning to the demon for help when Jesus goes missing ahead of the planned Second Coming. Lacy Baugher of RogerEbert says the actors’ chemistry sparkles as brightly as ever to ground the bittersweet finale. Her Good Omens 3 review reads:

Cheryl Eddy of Gizmodo empathizes with fans who have mixed feelings about Good Omens Season 3. Sure, we want to see our ineffable husbands again, but many fans have no interest in further supporting Neil Gaiman’s book-to-screen adaptation. It feels like a strange thing to celebrate — especially in its truncated form — but Eddy confirms a lot of the charm of the first two seasons still shines through. Her review reads:

Therese Lacson of Collider rates the series finale 6 out of 10 and says it’s unfortunate that one of the best shows on Amazon’s Prime Video has to end this way. There’s a lot of story to wrap up in 90 minutes, and combined with the obvious creative changes, Season 3 fails to reach the same heights as the previous two. Thanks to Michael Sheen and David Tennant, however, “the heart of Good Omens is still beating.” Lacson says:

Louise Griffin of Radio Times gives Season 3, aka the final episode, 3 out of 5 stars, saying it’s a fond farewell that deserves more. Griffin agrees with the other critics that storylines feel rushed, but those plots and side characters are rightfully sacrificed to give Crowley and Aziraphale an ending that’s justified. Despite its shortcomings, Griffin writes:

Dais Johnston of Inverse says it’s hard to ignore how many scenes and condensed subplots would have made for great episodes in a full season of the fantasy adaptation, so while it falls short of its potential as a Second Coming story, Johnston says Good Omens does Aziraphale and Crowley justice — and that’s all we really wanted anyway. The critic writes:

In today’s world of TV cancellations, Good Omens fans are frankly lucky to get an ending to this story at all, and it sounds like Michael Sheen and David Tennant made the most of the final 90 minutes. If you want to see how the final farewell plays out, Season 3 is available to stream now with a Prime Video subscription.

Regardless of how many Good Omens fans are saying their prayers before bed each night, the upcoming book-to-screen adaptation’s final outing will finally smite its way onto the 2026 TV schedule in May. It’s both a blessing and a curse, since the planned final season was smooshed into a single 90-minute movie, but my angel wings are still aflutter with anticipation. Especially after hearing David Tennant’s latest comments about his beloved demon Crowley.

Speaking with SFX Magazine on CinemaBlend for the latest info-packed issue, Tennant’s update for Crowley admittedly paints a pretty desolate and depressing picture, but I think it’s actually quite delightful for everyone hoping he and Aziraphale head off into the eternal sunset together. Here’s how the actor put it:

I know, I know, it sounds bad. I certainly don't want to celebrate the idea that Crowley is a vapid shell of his former self while sleeping on the street. That part is technically sad to hear. HOWEVER, if the story starts with Crowley at "pretty much rock bottom," that just means he can only go up from there. Maybe not all the way up to heaven, mind you, but at least to a more tolerable level of existence.

Also, even though Crowley was already playing both sides for the sake of his own personal gains, I am excited to see him truly untethered to either Evil or Good or anything in between. Lone wolves can often be the most dangerous, since they can be the most unpredictable. And when Crowley's back is against the wall, I can only feel sorry for whoever gets in the way of him or his Bentley. (Unless it's Az, of course.)

Not that David Tennant was wallowing in misery behind the scenes or anything. The finale, which will continue taking the story far beyond the source material penned by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, was directed by Rachel Talalay, and it wasn't her first time working with the Doctor Who vet. He addressed her addition to the Good Omens-verse with glowing praise, saying:

Talalay told SFX that she was originally tapped for all six episodes of Season 3, and was part of the culling process to get the finale down to 90 minutes. She also spoke very highly about the changes, saying it only made the story better. Maybe it's like the TARDIS, where the smaller story is actually bigger on the inside...or something.

In any case, that's exactly what you want to hear a star say about the directing putting all the pieces together for the screen. Fans have been waiting years and years for this swan song, so it needs to be the best possible version of an ending to justify all the anticipation. I guess the Second Coming of Christ will do that.

Good Omens' third and final season finale will be available to stream on May 13 via Amazon Prime subscription.

Among all of the premieres hitting the 2026 TV schedule, only one went through the very specific wringer that Michael Sheen and David Tennant’s Good Omens did. The fantastical comedy adaptation, which already took its story beyond the source material, was initially renewed for a third and final season all the way back in December 2023. But then a series of accusations were made against author and co-showrunner Neil Gaiman, causing the higher powers at Prime Video to scale the production back from six episodes to a single 90-minute special.

That update was possible the most disappointing of all the TV-related decisions made in 2024, albeit for understandable reasons, and it’s been a rough 18 months or so since that all went down. Thankfully, though, the finale special’s director Rachel Talalay spoke to SFX Magazine on CinemaBlend for the latest issue, and shared some details that have soothed some of my worries and sadness about losing so much screentime with Aziraphale and Crowley. Speaking to all of the story beats cut from the final product, the filmmaker says:

One of the biggest indicators that we’re living in a post-prestige TV world is the number of TV shows that, despite only being 8-10 episodes, are still weighed down by needless fluff that could have seemingly been trimmed out ahead of time. So in that respect, I am fully aligned with Rachel Talalay’s take. Not that I think there’s a conceivable possibility that even spending six hours in a single windowless room with Sheen and Tennant’s angels would be anything but heaven. But probably better as a podcast than a final season.

Talalay continued, pointing out that the polished-up finale has been viewed and given the thumbs up by others, as it focuses on the three core elements that the new screenwriters Michael Marshall Smith and Peter Atkins put the most focus on to close this story out. As she put it:

Indeed, as it has been teased (and anticipated since the dawn of man, or something), Good Omens Season 3 will bring about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, an idea that was conceived for use in the unwritten sequel that Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett were aiming to co-write. Rachel Talalay shared high praise for Jesus portrayer Bilal Hasna, whom she described as being a “fascinating, committed, versatile actor.” Not too shabby.

The director also had nothing but good things to say about production designer Michael Ralph, who once again takes viewers to other realms with Season 3, albeit on a smaller scale than what’s come before. Not that viewers will be able to pick up on that immediately. As Talalay shared:

Check out some of those visual splendors, as well as the bliss of Az and Crowley together again, in the official Season 3 trailer below.

Remember to get your fanciest crucifixes on hand, as Good Omens Season 3 will finally be available to stream via Amazon Prime subscription on May 13. It’s a Wednesday, and not a Sunday, so it feels like some easy marketing was lost there.

Doctor Who is in a precarious place, and while it has a return date on the 2026 TV schedule, it's only for the Christmas special. There are still no known plans for what's ahead beyond that episode, but a new rumor involving David Tennant has me rolling my eyes and making me hope the series isn't headed this route.

Don't get me wrong, Tennant is the golden boy of modern Doctor Who. He is, without question, the most popular Doctor of the run, and fans still love to hear him talk about the show. That said, he doesn't need to be the knight in shining armor every time the series is in trouble, which seems to be precisely why he might be coming back soon.

David Tennant Is Rumored To Be Returning To Doctor Who

The Sun had previously reported that there are ongoing discussions to bring back David Tennant to Doctor Who to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The BBC reviving the series. Essentially, the idea is that Tennant and actress Billie Piper put the series back on the map, so who better to pair up to celebrate that occasion? While that anniversary has since paased, evidently the idea is still in consideration.

Piper, of course, was recently revealed as the person The Doctor regenerated into. The rumor was further substantiated by a tease on the in-universe UNIT website, signaling the series may revisit a previous storyline that involved Rose Tyler and The Doctor. CinemaBlend's Adam Holmes did a great write-up for those interested in what the collaboration could be, but for the sake of staying on task, I'll leave the story details to him. The main takeaway here is that it seems as though Tennant is going to return to Doctor Who, and the latest information makes the rumor even more likely.

We Just Saw David Tennant During The 60th Anniversary

It marks a big return for David Tennant, who was last in the Doctor Who franchise *checks notes* three years ago. The actor was just on the show as the Fourteenth Doctor, who remains alive in-universe after a reunion with his former companion, Donna Noble.

Following those specials, Tennant was pretty adamant he would not be returning as The Doctor again. It only took a year before he greatly softened his stance on that, and now, with Billie Piper back in the mix, it feels all too likely he'll pop back up again.

I was initially jazzed about the idea of Tennant returning back when he first hinted he could, but that was before Ncuti Gatwa left. This was also before Disney backed out of its partnership with The BBC, and the series' future was left up in the air for how it's moving forward. To me, it feels like the difference between bringing in Tennant because Doctor Who has a great story to tell, and bringing him in because the franchise is in a bad place and the network needs to draw eyes. That may not actually be the case, but to me, it certainly feels that way, much like when he succeeded Jodie Whittaker's as The Doctor.

Billie Piper's Stint As The Doctor Is Rumored To Be A Placeholder

There are additional rumors circulating that Billie Piper will not be the face of Doctor Who for long. The previously mentioned tease on the UNIT blog has hinted that this is Rose Tyler, who's been living another universe, we're seeing, suggesting that the character was yanked from time due to some event and pulled to the TARDIS due to her connection with it.

The plot logistics are confusing, but the main takeaway is not. If this is true, Billie Piper was a placeholder star for Doctor Who, and there's clearly a plan in place for her to hold down the ship while the BBC hunts for the next person to be the real Doctor going forward.

It's a big disappointment if that's the case, because Piper's return to Doctor Who was one of its most exciting twists in quite a while. It even lessened the sting of Ncuti Gatwa's sudden exit from the franchise, but now that it seems more likely her position is not permanent, so it just feels like a stunt casting. As such, I'm not exactly on board with the idea of repeating that to prop up someone who is already a stunt casting, and then see the series start from scratch at a later date.

Doctor Who Needs A Real Plan For Longevity And Less Nostalgia Bait

I feel like this entire year I've been searching for reasons to be optimistic about the future of Doctor Who, but with every rumor I grow increasingly worried that there is no path forward for the sci-fi series. If Billie Piper is indeed a placeholder and will not be The Doctor permanently, then who is the next Doctor going to be?

More importantly, should the franchise be focusing on getting Piper and David Tennant together for a Christmas special when it doesn't appear that either will be a part of the series' longterm plan in the future? Listen, I have no skin in the game outside of being someone who wants to see new episodes, but even I have to wonder if Doctor Who is using its funding in the best way right now to drum up more nostalgia bait after we just had that not too long ago.

As much as I want a new Doctor Who episode in 2026, I'm growing increasingly concerned about when we might actually get a new season of the show, and when we may learn who the next Doctor is. Granted, I'm spiraling down a web of speculation at this point, but given The Sun has usually been on the money when it comes to Who news in the past, I'm more apt to believe this will be confirmed sooner rather than later.

In the meantime, I will keep my fingers crossed for positive updates about the show's future. If there is an eventual reunion between The Doctor and Rose Tyler, I hope that it at least sets us on a path to figuring out what's next for the franchise.

If I had to choose my most anticipated upcoming superhero movies and TV shows that center on sight-impaired badasses with law degrees, my list would be pretty limited. Still, my excitement for Daredevil: Born Again’s Season 2 return couldn’t be topped even if there were tons of other shows with similar descriptions. Two big reasons for my eagerness? The left fist and the right fist of Krysten Ritter’s hard-drinking Jessica Jones, who will make her grand return in Season 2, but what about the future?

Almost as soon as Ritter’s return was confirmed, fans voiced hopes for Disney execs to take the next step and give Jessica Jones another spinoff season, an idea that Marvel Studios producer Brad Winderbaum hinted was possibly in the cards. Since that point, rumors about JJ making forward progress have surfaced here and there, and that’s the case once more, with online leak-scooper DanielRPK furthering the narrative that a standalone series devoted to Jessica Jones is currently in development.

Despite the report not coming with any brand-new details, the fact that we’re still getting alleged confirmation in the new year about the project going forward is very comforting. Nothing worse than execs going away for holiday vacation and then coming back with completely new ideas and focuses that don’t allow for past ideas to remain in the mix. That presumably isn’t the case here, so it seems like a good time to put some of my own hopes out into the ethers on the off chance that some genius writer reads this.

Kilgrave's Death Should Absolutely Be Retconned If Jessica Jones' MCU Show Happens

Though Daredevil: Born Again was initially conceived as a completely revised take on the Man Without Fear, the project went through a complete creative overhaul during Season 1 at the behest of head honcho Kevin Feige. Hopefully everyone involved takes that experience into account when deciding where this potential Jessica Jones spinoff would go, and how it would handle the three seasons produced for Netflix.

D:BA brought key characters like Foggy (R.I.P.) and Karen to the forefront, while other elements like Stick, Elektra and The Hand are still canonical without ever coming up in conversations. I can only assume the same rules would apply for Krysten Ritter's character, but given the generally agreed-upon opinion that Jessica Jones Season 1 towered above the second and third seasons, I think it would be both smart and minorly necessary to bring back David Tennant's Kilgrave.

I can't say for certain that I'm not writing this under the duplicitous guidance of the Purple Man's mental powers, but I feel like these are authentic-to-me feelings. Beyond Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk, Tennant's Kilgrave remains one of my favorite live-action Marvel villains, and I'm far from alone there. Granted, his powers of persuasion and his sexual deviancy also made him one of the darkest comic book villains on the small screen, and I can see why not all Marvel fans would want to revisit his controversial actions. But they can just fast-forward past those scenes.

Retconning Kilgrave's exit might not be the easiest to do from a medical standpoint, considering Jessica straight up killed him in Season 1 by snapping his neck, a crime she was later exonerated for using the (false) argument that he was controlling her mind when it happened. Maybe Kilgrave had everyone involved fall prey to a mass hallucination, and his mental powers were strong enough to cause her to see visions of him as flashbacks in the second and third seasons. Maybe Kilgrave has been hanging out and lounging around the beach for the past ten years.

Of course, the spinoff has to actually get ordered for Kilgrave's return to be a viable option in the first place. Which means we need to actually see Jessica Jones again to prove to Marvel how much we all miss her and that Ritter deserves another solo crack at it. I'm interested to see how Jessica learns Matt is still alive, since it's assumed she's believed him to be dead since the end of Season 3.

All three seasons of Jessica Jones and the first season of Daredevil: Born Again are available to stream via Disney+ subscription, and the Man Without Fear will return for Season 2 on March 4, 2026.

Back in 2024, Doctor Who icon David Tennant was relatively clear about having no plans to return as the Fourteenth Doctor. Months ago, he softened his stance a bit, saying that it would likely be a while before audiences ever saw him again. Now, he's walked back his statement even more, and I can't help but be hopeful that the former Who star is considering a return.

Tennant was recently a guest on Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You podcast, and was asked if he'd return to Doctor Who. His response this time is very interesting to me, because it sounds like he's making it known he wouldn't necessarily shut down any pitches that should slide across his desk:

David Tennant's comments come at a time when Doctor Who is stuck in a holding pattern. Acclaimed star Ncuti Gatwa left the series amid rumors that Disney execs balked at a renewal until they saw the viewership numbers for the latest season. The series received a lot of attention due to its cliffhanger ending, which saw The Doctor regenerate. Most notably, that episode also revealed franchise alum Billie Piper playing the character who serves as the Time Lord's new form.

With Piper back and seemingly playing The Doctor, and David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor still alive in the universe, it doesn't take much to put together what fans are playing. Many viewers want to see the two actors back together again, decades after they teamed up for some of Doctor Who's best episodes.

One detail to note is that when Tennant first announced he was done playing The Doctor, Billie Piper's return was not yet set in stone. In fact, it doesn't seem like anyone knew Ncuti Gatwa was leaving his role until early 2025, when reshoots happened to orchestrate a regeneration scene to write his iteration of the character off the show. Since Piper was brought in, I can't help but notice the change in tone.

People love the classics and, if Doctor Who is in a place where it needs a move that will draw a lot of eyes, using David Tennant and Billie Piper might be the move that gets people back and paying attention to the sci-fi series. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say some lapsed fans may be tempted to pick up a Disney+ subscription to watch it, assuming they don't already have one. I'm not saying it's a sure thing that Tennant is returning, but it does indeed seem more plausible now than it did months ago.

If he does, I'm ready and willing to see what the show intends to do. Until then, I'm enjoying the recent episodes of Doctor Who on Disney+, and of course, hoping we get news of a season renewal sooner rather than later.

Everyone loves a ruthless TV villain. From Cersei Lannister to J.R. Ewing to Mr. Burns, great villains come in all kinds of ways on our television schedule. They may be cold and calculating, or they may be impulsive and crazy, but a great villain always makes for a much better show. This is a list of just a few of my favorite and most ruthless villains in TV history. Enjoy! If you don't, they may come for you.

J.R. Ewing (Dallas)

J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) was a villain who was so cunning and so ruthless that when he was shot on the Season 3 finale of Dallas, literally all of America waited months to find out who shot him. It wasn't just one of the best cliffhangers ever; it was a cultural moment that I don't think will ever be matched.

Livia Soprano (The Sopranos)

When you're a mob boss and your worst enemy is your mother, you know you're in a bad spot. Livia Soprano, Tony's domineering and, frankly, nasty, mother, played by the late Nancy Marchand, was a brilliant antagonist for the powerful boss of the family. She was so underhanded and so unhinged at times, you never knew just what she was capable of or if there was any good in her at all. It would have been amazing to see where her character went, had we not tragically lost Marchand during the show's run.

Kilgrave (Jessica Jones)

Kilgrave, played by David Tennant in Jessica Jones, just might be my favorite comic book villain in the modern era. The fact that his ability to change the reality you understand in your own head is diabolical and terrifying. Tennant's performance is flat-out amazing.

Gus Fring (Breaking Bad)

Giancarlo Esposito's performance as Gus Fring, the mortal enemy of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) in Breaking Bad, is simply terrifying. He's calm and cold while exacting terrible violence. He's ruthless in his pursuit to control the game, and he's completely without remorse. It's the perfect combination to make an amazing villain.

Nina Myers (24)

There is nothing more ruthless than turning on your co-worker and country, like Nina Myers (Sarah Clarke) did in Season 1 of 24. It was a moment that completely blew viewers' minds, who never could have predicted that Jack Bauer's right-hand woman would end up the villain.

Negan (The Walking Dead)

I'll make a confession here: Negan (Jefferey Dean Morgan) was too much for me. I started to tune out of The Walking Dead right about the time he entered. He was just too violent and too mean for me to keep going. The Walking Dead had a number of great villains, but for me, he's the king of the worst.

The Trinity Killer (Dexter)

The only person to actually match wits with Dexter on the show of the same name was, of course, Arthur Mitchell, aka The Trinity Killer, played by the brilliant John Lithgow. He was an unbelievable foe for everyone's favorite anti-hero/serial killer and a big reason the show was as successful as it was over the years.

Aunt Lydia (The Handmaid's Tale)

The Handmaid's Tale is one of the hardest shows to watch, ever. There is just so much evil throughout virtually every moment of the show. That evil is personified by Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd), the "aunt" who is "caring" for June Osborne/Offred and her fellow handmaids. It's impossible to sum up just how evil she is.

Moriarty (Sherlock)

One of the greatest villains in Western literature is Moriarty from the Sherlock Holmes books. On the show Sherlock, Moriarty is portrayed perfectly in a modernized way by Andrew Scott. He is a master criminal, sure, but really, he just wants to torment our hero, Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch)

Mr. Burns (The Simpsons)

Any villain who once tried to block out the sun to drive up profits for his company belongs on this list. Mr. Burns' attempt to shroud Springfield in darkness on The Simpsons led to dozens of suspects after he was shot. Of course, it was actually CM Burms' attempt to steal candy from a baby that actually got him shot. It's a toss-up as to which is worse.

Homelander (The Boys)

One of the most disturbing villains you can watch with a Prime subscription has to be Homelander from The Boys. He finally answers the question: "What if Superman were evil?" Luckily, he's as funny as he is scary, which makes him as watchable as any other baddie on this list.

Cersei Lannister (Game Of Thrones)

One show that gave us all multiple villains that could be on this is Game of Thrones. Perhaps the most coniving, most ruthless, and most disturbing of them all was Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey). She made it (almost) to the bitter end of the show after setting herself up as the villain very early on. She wasn't alone, but she was the most dangerous in the game.

Vern Schillinger (Oz)

Vern Schillinger (J.K. Simmons) is the personification of evil on Oz. The racist prisoner was ruthless, but he was also weak in a lot of ways, making him even more dangerous.

Al Swearengen (Deadwood)

There are no villains on this list with the verbal panache of Al Swearengen on Deadwood. Ian McShane's performance, delivering those amazing lines like only he could, made Swearengen a fan favorite, despite just how awful he could be. Just hope he doesn't turn that silver tongue on you, or you might get fed to the pigs next.

Ben Linus (Lost)

This first season on Lost saw the castaways mostly fighting among themselves. There was no real "villain" until the 14th episode of the show's second season. That is when Henry Gale is captured by Rousseau. Soon, we would all learn his real name, Ben Linus, and his real motive, and they weren't benevolent. Actor Michael Emerson played the role perfectly.

Wilson Fisk (Daredevil)

Matching his brains with tremendous brawn, Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio) has everything he needs to be one of the most powerful baddies on this list. In both the original Daredevil, which streamed on Netflix before moving to Disney+, and Daredevil: Reborn, Kingpin is as formidable as any villain ever. It doesn't hurt to have the talented D'Onofrio playing the supervillain, one of Marvel's best.

Alexis Carrington (Dynasty)

What J.R. Ewing did for Dallas, Alexis Carrington (Joan Collins) did for Dynasty. The show was a direct response to Dallas, and it had the same vibe, and Alexis was just as conniving and ruthless as J.R.

Skeletor (He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe)

This one is personal. When I was a kid, I was actually a little scared of Skeletor in the original He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe cartoon. He's been the central villain throughout all of the various versions of the franchise. He was thwarted most of the time, but he never stopped coming at He-Man and his cohorts.

Hannibal Lecter (Hannibal)

One of the most ruthless and terrifying villains on TV and on the silver screen has to be Hannibal Lecter. The cannibal psychiatrist was played by Mads Mikkelsen on the show Hannibal, after Sir Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar playing the role in The Silence Of The Lambs. Whomever plays him, he's pure evil.

Marlo Stanfield (The Wire)

One of the things that makes The Wire such an amazing show, one of the best shows ever in the peak era of television, was that there were very few pure villains. Every character, cop or criminal, was presented in shades of gray. Some good, some bad. One character that was pretty much all bad, however, was Marlo Stanfield (Jamie Hector). His takeover of the drug trade in Baltimore was as ruthless a takeover as you could imagine. He was cold and calculating, but he wasn't afraid to be as violent as he could.

Sue Sylvester (Glee)

Sue Sylvester might not be the most violent or the most criminal villain on this list, but that doesn't mean that she is any less ruthless in the pursuit of her goals than anyone else on this list. The great Jane Lynch was born to play the role, too. She was not only ruthless, she was hilarious. The perfect example of a character we all love to hate, and that's a complete compliment to the great Ms. Lynch.

Damon Pope (Sons Of Anarchy)

It wasn't often that SAMCRO ran up against a foe that they couldn't take out pretty easily in Sons of Anarchy. Damon Pope, played by Harold Perrineau, was one exception to that rule. Pope was the main antagonist in Season 5 of the show, and he was responsible for one of the most brutal deaths in SOA history when he arranged Opie's death in front of his brothers. I still get sick to my stomach just thinking about it.

Joffery Baratheon (Game Of Thrones)

In a show full of villains, Joffrey Baratheon was the most unpredictable and the most ruthlessly violent. He was a terrible sadist, as shown over and over, and he had absolutely no morals. He is among the most hated TV villains of all time.

Thomas Barrow (Downton Abbey)

Downton Abbey isn't a show that jumps out as having any ruthless villains, but Thomas Barrow (Rob James-Collier) definitely fits the bill here. He's conniving, sniveling, and awful. Sometimes his motives don't even seem reasonable, but that doesn't stop him from trying to undermine his perceived enemies.

Ralph Cifaretto (The Sopranos)

The Sopranos never really found a villain quite as evil as Livia Soprano, but when Ralph Cifaretto (Joe Pantoliano) returns from Miami in Season 3, we did get a formidable foe to Tony. He was rash and violent, but he also always found a way to justify his questionable decisions, even when they went against Tony's orders.

Amanda Woodward (Melrose Place)

As a spinoff of Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place was decidedly more "adult," not just in the age of the characters, but in the way those characters acted and were treated. 90210 didn't really have villains, but Melrose had Amanda Woodward, played by the wonderful Heather Locklear. While she did garner some sympathy as the seasons rolled on, in the beginning, she was 100% villain.

Newman (Seinfeld)

There aren't a whole lot of villains in sitcoms, at least, not any as devious as Jerry's neighbor Newman (Wayne Knight). He was buddies with Kramer, but a sworn enemy of Jerry's, and it made every single interaction between the two characters hilarious. The disdain they had for each other was palpable every time they met. Newman and Jerry got along.

Sideshow Bob (The Simpsons)

While Mr. Burns is a villain to everyone in Springfield (even Smithers most of the time), Sideshow Bob (voiced by Kelsey Grammer) is a villain to just one poor kid in town, Bart Simpson. Over the years, the Bond Villain-like Bob has come up with all kinds of schemes to take out who he thinks is his nemesis, but he is thwarted each time. It's made for some of the best episodes of The Simpsons.

Sylar (Heroes)

Sylar (Zachary Quinto) was not only ruthless on Heroes, but he was insanely powerful, and that made him one of the scariest villains on this whole list. Zachary Quinto played the role masterfully,

The Governor (The Walking Dead)

Of all the villains in The Walking Dead, The Governor, played by David Morrissey in Seasons 3 and 4, is one of the most menacing. Maybe it's the eye patch, but there was always something very unsettling about him, even when he wasn't being totally awful (which was rare). The villains got more violent as the show went on, but they didn't get any scarier than The Governor.

Villanelle (Killing Eve)

Villanelle's cat-and-mouse game with Eve (Sandra Oh) is what makes the show so great. Jodie Comer, who plays Villanelle, and Sandra Oh have great on-screen chemistry, which is often underrated when it comes to great villains on TV. Sometimes, the back-and-forth is what makes the adversaries great.

Rowan Pope (Scandal)

It's always bad when your most ruthless enemy is part of your family. For Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), her father, Rowan Pope (Joe Morton), was the one enemy who knew how to really twist the knife in the normally unflappable Olivia.

David Tennant has played iconic characters in some massive franchises. He's famous for his stint as the titular character on British sci-fi series Doctor Who and for portraying the villainous Kilgrave on Marvel's Jessica Jones. As it turns out, though, Tennant was also angling for a key role in the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The fan-favorite star was hoping to portray Reed Richards a.k.a. Mister Fantastic, and he's now sharing thoughts on Pedro Pascal being cast as the super-powered scientist.

The Good Omens star recently took to the main stage at MCM Comic Con in London to answer fan questions about his career. One attendee asked if there was a superhero or supervillain that he wishes he’d have the opportunity to play. That's when Tennant revealed his FF aspirations and shared thoughts on Pascal:

David Tennant would have certainly been an interesting choice for the role, and I could imagine him having brought a little bit of edge to Reed. It's also worth noting that Tennant and Pedro Pascal are around the same age, so it wouldn’t be as left field of a casting, in my humble opinion. Personally, I love Pascal, but I'm now curious about what Tennant's Reed would be like. At the end of the day, though, Pascal was apparently the right fit for what Marvel Studios was looking for, and Tennant was nothing but gracious about that, which is lovely.

The Mandalorian star seems to have a great reputation in Hollywood, with many actors showering him with praise and testifying to his character. Denzel Washington shared glowing thoughts about Pascal after working with him on Gladiator II. Florence Pugh even gushed over Pascal when he passed her at the Thunderbolts* premiere. A number of fans and stars seem to agree that Pascal is getting the attention and flowers he deserves, and it's great to see his star continue to rise.

Despite not landing the FF gig, David Tennant remains booked and busy. He's set to return as Crowley for the Good Omens finale, which will just be a single 90-minute episode to wrap up the first two seasons. He is also set to star in the 2025 movie release The Thursday Murder Club alongside Helen Mirren and Ben Kingsley. Tennant will also return as Tony Baddingham in Rivals Season 2, a show which gained a cult following after being released on Hulu this year.

Reed Richards may have alluded David Tennant, but I love to see that he's still booking roles. And who knows, maybe the actor will one day land another role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For now, check out Tennant's A+ performance as Kilgrave by streaming Jessica Jones with a Disney+ subscription. As for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the upcoming Marvel movie opens in theaters on July 25th.

15 people have “officially” played The Doctor on Doctor Who throughout its 60-year history. And while every Doctor is somebody’s favorite, yes, even Colin Baker, the most popular Doctor may be David Tennant. He’s so popular that it’s been impossible to keep him away from the show for too long over the years, but he apparently has no plans to return anytime soon.

Tennant played The Doctor over three seasons from 2005 to 2010, but that was far from the last fans saw of him. He returned for the 50th anniversary special alongside the then-current Doctor Matt Smith, and then took over the role a second time as the 14th Doctor ahead of the debut of the current Doctor Ncuti Gatwa. Speaking with Deadline at the BAFTA Television Awards (via the Radio Times), he says the reason the show is successful is that it keeps changing, and that means he won’t be back…at least for a while. Tennant said…

Tennant certainly isn’t shutting the door on a return at some point. His version of The Doctor is still alive and well, and thus able to return at any point. There have even been rumors that Tennant could show up again, and a recent Doctor Who episode tied into one from Tennant’s era, perhaps strengthening the idea he could be coming back. Tennant swore he would tell the truth if there were any plans for his imminent return.

And that’s for the best. I love Tennant’s run as much as anybody. If he comes back again one day, I’ll be there. At the same time, I want to see what Doctor Who can do that’s new and different. Ncuti Gatwa is an excellent Doctor, and he doesn’t need the help of another Doctor to make his shows work. While there are rumors of Doctor Who's impending doom, this type of chatter is pretty common.

Recasting a major character can be the death of a show, it’s happened numerous times. However, Doctor Who found a way to make it work that not only keeps the show going, but keeps it interesting. While it can be sad when a Doctor you love leaves, there’s an excitement that comes with a new actor in the role. You never know quite what’s going to happen. It doesn’t always work, but it’s rarely boring.

Besides, there are so many more previous Doctors to choose from. Seeing Doctors return for special events is as old as the show itself, so it’s all but a guarantee that we will see that happen again, but maybe we could see a return for one of the other modern Doctors next time, rather than David Tennant again.

Once upon a time, I was a big fan of Doctor Who after binge-watching every episode that was available when I first discovered the 2005 revival. I've watched and rewatched some of David Tennant's top episodes as Ten, I warmed up to Matt Smith as Eleven, and yes, I do judge people who just skip over Christopher Eccleston's brief but excellent run as Nine. Somewhere along the way, though, I fell out of love with the iconic show and never recommitted to checking out the various Doctors that I missed.

Then, I happened to be scrolling on X (formerly known as Twitter) after the latest episode of Ncuti Gatwa as Fifteen in the 2025 TV schedule, and I saw by happenstance that it called back to one of my favorite episodes from the Tennant era. That was enough for me to sign into my Disney+ subscription and check out my very first episode of Doctor Who in several years.

When I Fell Out Of Love With Doctor Who

First things first, though! I first started Doctor Who as a completely blank slate when only the first six seasons were available streaming, to the point that I didn't even know about regeneration until I saw Christopher Eccleston transform into David Tennant. I laughed, I cried, I grew overly attached to companions and then cried some more... in the four seasons and specials produced under showrunner Russell T. Davies, a.k.a. the Eccleston and Tennant eras, before Sherlock's Steven Moffat took over.

Considering that the only Doctor-heavy episodes penned by Steven Moffat that I ever really loved were in the first season and I have a longstanding grudge against "The Girl in the Fireplace," I wasn't surprised that the new direction for Matt Smith as Eleven with Moffat as showrunner just wasn't working for me. To each their own, of course, and the earlier storytelling style just hooked me more than all the twists, turns, and grand timey-wimey explanations that could fit through a crack in the wall. I still think Moffat's own Weeping Angels were scarier in the RTD era.

That's not to say that I didn't laugh and cry at the right places during Eleven's run once I started watching live, and I dutifully tuned in to the 50th anniversary special despite waning interest. But I didn't come back for Peter Capaldi as Twelve or Jodie Whittaker as Thirteen, and even David Tennant's confusing return didn't get me back on the Doctor Who train. It wasn't until I saw a clip on X featuring old footage of Tennant in a new Ncuti Gatwa episode that I had to check it out, and that was because the old footage was from none other than "Midnight."

Why "Midnight" Was A Great Episode

If you've missed out on "Midnight" or just need a refresher, here's a crash course on Episode 10 of Doctor Who's fourth season. Airing back in 2008 and written by Russell T. Davies, "Midnight" was about as light on special effects as any episode I can recall and very light on Donna (Catherine Tate), both of which actually worked quite well for the plot.

What was supposed to be a sightseeing tour on the uninhabitable but beautiful planet Midnight went sideways when the passengers – including the Tenth Doctor – learned that something apparently could survive lethal radiation outside of the vehicle. The creature was never seen or named, but first manifested by knocking on the sides of the shuttle and then took over the mind and body of another passenger, Sky Silvestry.

And from that point on, the most dangerous threat of "Midnight" wasn't the mysterious creature, but from the humans who were giving into their worst Lord of the Flies-esque impulses on the shuttle, egged on by each other's fear. Without Donna there to humanize him, the Doctor's ego backfired by alienating the human passengers, and he couldn't even speak for himself when the entity took his voice as well.

The storyline was largely sold by the performances, particularly from David Tennant and Lesley Sharp as Sky. It shouldn't have been all that scary, but the threats within and without were pretty great, and it's chilling to think back and remember that the Doctor would have been thrown out to his death if not for the sheer luck of Sky/the creature quoting "Allons-y" at just the right moment to clue somebody else in about who really needed to be destroyed.

I still go back to rewatch "Midnight" every once in a while, so how could I not check out the sequel episode all these years later with Ncuti Gatwa? Ten was scared enough back in "Midnight" that I had no trouble believing how Fifteen would describe his fear hundreds of thousands of years in the future, so let's get into that new story now!

How Disney+'s Doctor Who Called Back To The Tenth Doctor

Episode 3 of Doctor Who's second Disney+ season was called "The Well," co-written by Russell T. Davis and Sharma Angel-Walfall. I went into it hoping that I'd be able to make sense of the story without knowing the recent lore. I knew thanks to Twitter that it would tie back to "Midnight," but this was my introduction to Ncuti Gatwa as Fifteen and Varada Sethu as Belinda.

I felt right at home from the start, thanks to Fifteen telling Belinda about the TARDIS' language translation, the use of psychic paper, and Britney Spears' "Toxic" to take me back to "The End of the World," the second-ever episode of Doctor Who's 2005 revival that also was written by Russell T. Davis. (That episode is streaming now with a Max subscription.)

The story quickly became creepy, with a base full of corpses and just one survivor, Aliss, who was only still alive and sane because she couldn't hear the mysterious villain whispering to her. The Doctor and Belinda were split up as he went to try and solve the mystery while she tried to help Aliss, and the result was some serious suspense as Fifteen connected the dots back to the planet Midnight while Belinda was increasingly spooked by what she thought she was seeing.

The death toll of "The Well" was a whole lot higher than "Midnight," and I was actually reminded more of the Tenth Doctor Season 2 two-parter of "The Impossible Planet" and "The Satan Pit" for much of the hour, but there was no mistaking the monster. The scale and effects of "The Well" also made it feel less creepy to me than "Midnight" did well over a decade ago, and the guests on Ten's unfortunate shuttle feel more memorable to me than those in Belinda's traumatizing excursion with Fifteen.

Should I Get Back Into Doctor Who?

Despite my nostalgic love for "Midnight" ranking it above "The Well," it felt good to be back in some Doctor Who shenanigans again. Plus, I didn't feel as lost as I expected without knowing the lore behind the mysterious woman at the end or why nobody had heard of Earth and the human race. So, is it time for me to jump back into the Doctor Who deep end and watch regularly again?

Honestly, that at least somewhat depends on whether I can just start watching Ncuti Gatwa's episodes rather than go back a few Doctors to catch up. I have nothing against Peter Capaldi or Jodie Whittaker, but that's a lot to catch up on when Gatwa, Disney+, and the return of Russell T. Davies make for a new era of the show. I may need to consult some Doctor Who fans who kept up with the series to figure out my approach!

On the whole, I'm glad that I found out about the "Midnight" connection to motivate me to check out "The Well." Whether or not I'm ready to fall back in love with Doctor Who, I had fun watching it, and Ncuti Gatwa seems like a fun star for the series that really sold me on Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, and Matt Smith back in the day.

There are popular franchises, and then there's Harry Potter. The Wizarding World (which is streaming with a Max subscription) has entertained audiences for decades thanks to theme parks, stage plays, and (of course) the Harry Potter movies. David Tennant is one of the many actors who helped to bring the story to life on the big screen, and he recently took a dig at J.K. Rowling when asked if he'd return to the property.

A Harry Potter television series is currently in development, and fans are curious about which actors might play various beloved roles. As a result, fans are hoping to see some of the Harry Potter cast pop up in new roles. David Tennant recently threw some shade at Rowling when asked if he'd return, but there's history there. Let's break it down.

J.K. Rowling's Previous Remarks About David Tennant

Some Potter fans have boycotted the franchise following comments J.K. Rowling has made about the transgender community, while various actors from the Wizarding World have spoken out in support of trans people. Rowling has been throwing shade at Potter actors on social media... including David Tennant.

The discourse between J.K. Rowling and David Tennant came to a head after he shared his support for the transgender community. Things got more complicated due to the pair's conflicting political views, eventually leading the author to take aim at him on Twitter. After Tennant went viral for saying he wished politician Kemi Badenoch would "not exist", Rowling tied that along with this support of trans people, posting:

The term "Gender Taliban" is definitely one that turned people's heads, as was the feud with Doctor Who actor David Tennant. He had a small but memorable role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as Barty Crouch Jr., and joined the ranks of actors like Daniel Radcliffe who have spoken out about the transgender community. Rowling also called out the actor on another occasion, when Badenoch won the Tory vote, tweeting:

Now, David Tennant has responded:

How David Tennant Referenced Rowling Recently

The cast of the Harry Potter TV show is seemingly coming together, with John Lithgow confirmed to play Dumbledore. Fans want to see the original actors back in new roles, such as the former students playing professors.

Tennant was doing a Q&A at Planet ComicCon (via The Independent), where he was asked if he'd like to participate. The Jessica Jones actor said his "contribution has probably been made," and then he referenced the author, saying:

He's not wrong. Even if Tennant wanted to appear in the Harry Potter show (there are certainly plenty of characters to cast), it seems unlikely, given the state of his back and forth with J.K. Rowling. While she continued to work with Eddie Redmayne after he voiced support for the transgender community, the Fantastic Beasts franchise was already in motion when that happened. And now that series is seemingly over.

It's currently unclear when the Harry Potter TV series will actually debut, but it's in active development. For now, fans can rewatch the film franchise on Max.

The 2025 TV schedule is a bit of a renaissance for the heroes and villains of the Marvel shows that originated over on Netflix. Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Jon Bernthal have all returned to the small screen with Daredevil: Born Again, and rumor has it that The Defenders could get back together. That would mean Krysten Ritter reprising her role as Jessica Jones for the first time since 2018, and it's hard to think about a possible return without flashing back to David Tennant's terrifyingly excellent performance as Kilgrave. The Doctor Who alum spoke about playing the villain, and his comments make me want him back in the MCU.

David Tennant attended Fan Expo Cleveland and addressed playing the Purple Man to a standing-room-only ballroom of fans, myself included. He explained why he never thought Jessica Jones went too far with Kilgrave, sharing:

I'm personally on the record as considering Kilgrave with his use of his mind control powers to be the scariest villain of the MCU, even though he's certainly not on the scale of an Avengers-level threat like Thanos or Ultron. A lot of that goes down to Tennant's performance, which particularly struck me back in the day when I'd mostly known him prior to Jessica Jones for playing the Tenth Doctor on Doctor Who. Ten may have had his faults as an alien time traveler, but the Doctor certainly was no Kilgrave!

Until quite recently, I'd always been conflicted about whether or not I'd want to see Kilgrave again, going back to when the Jessica Jones Season 2 trailer confirmed Tennant would be back. I wouldn't want Jessica to have to deal with the trauma of having Kilgrave in her life in any way, shape, or form, but I also think that Krysten Ritter and David Tennant are fantastic together.

The actor went on to help sell me on now seeing Kilgrave again in the MCU if The Defenders do get a second shot to stream for fans with a Disney+ subscription:

David Tennant clearly wasn't justifying Kilgrave's actions, but just pointed out that the character is that much more interesting for having the motivation he does instead of just causing carnage for the sake of it. Just because Kilgrave didn't see him as a villain doesn't mean the rest of us had to feel the same way, including the man bringing him to life for fans with a Netflix subscription, well before the streamer's Marvel TV library moved to Disney+.

The Good Omens co-lead went on to share that he didn't go full method behind the scenes of Jessica Jones to separate himself from the rest of the cast, saying:

Jessica Jones did ultimately defeat Kilgrave, so I don't think anybody could disagree with Tennant's statement that she's "quite fierce." That didn't mean that the character could just shake off what Kilgrave put her through, as we saw in her second season. If the stars align for The Defenders to come back in some form or other, it'd be great to see Kilgrave more as somebody haunting Jessica in absentia rather than returned to life somehow. Krysten Ritter's character has certainly been through enough, but I have no doubt that she'd crush those interactions as an actress.

Given that it wasn't that long ago that Krysten Ritter said she was "ready" to return as Jessica Jones and Daredevil: Born Again is generating all sorts of buzz, the odds seem better than they've been in a long time that we could see her again. The question of whether we could ever see David Tennant again as Kilgrave – whether resurrected, via flashback, or via hallucination/dream sequence – is harder to answer.

For now, you can always revisit both seasons of Jessica Jones streaming on Disney+, and check out Daredevil: Born Again to revisit the corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that started out on Netflix.

Ever brilliant performer/Doctor Who vet David Tennant has been doing his part to maintain the heat of the on-going award season in Hollywood, and all he had to do was host the BAFTAS. This weekend’s ceremony saw Conclave as the top prize winner among the nominated films, perhaps creating some foreshadowing for the 2025 Oscar race.

If only the Scottish entertainer could also be enlisted to help clear up what’s going on with James Bond 26! While performing his hosting duties, he made a joke comparing the cinematic papal election and the process to find the next 007, and it highlights some frustrations I know I’ve been feeling over the past couple of years. The Guardian spotlighted this gag, with the Harry Potter cast alum poking gentle fun at not one, but two projects fellow graduate Ralph Fiennes is involved in. Said Tennant,

As CinemaBlend's resident James Bond fan, I recognize this joke works on many layers. One of which is the fact that the Good Omens star has his own ties to the 007 legacy. Not only was David Tennant the audiobook reader for the 2014 edition of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, but according to his appearance on the podcast Acting for Others, he claimed he was actually on the short list for the lead in Casino Royale.

That history may have helped draft this piece of topical humor involving the Bond franchise’s current woes – which involve a wide variety of issues. Whether it’s the rejection of a female James Bond, or the supposed feud between producer Barbara Broccoli and Amazon MGM Studios execs, the road to Bond 26 has been pretty rocky as of late. One could imagine the laughs responding to this joke were a mixture of bemusement and release from the pressure of this ever present subject.

Even Bond 26’s rumored tone could be attached to this pretty broad David Tennant punchline. As a debate about whether or not a campy, meme-worthy approach is the way to go for the franchise's future, there’s only so long people can follow the supposed betting odds before they start to wonder, “Is Commander Bond dead and buried at the movies?”

While none of this sounds particularly new to the legacy of James Bond movies, it doesn’t dispel the fact that some feel we’ve waited long enough to learn what comes next in the blockbuster spy series. A good sense of humor helps deal with such stumbling blocks, making David Tennant and the BAFTA writers all the wiser for using these modern times as inspiration.

Let's all keep this in mind as we wait for Mr. Bond to return to the silver screen, as there will surely be plenty of ribbing when it comes to this massive undertaking. As for Conclave, the Best Picture-nominated film from director Edward Berger is now available to stream with a Peacock subscription.

Good Omens fans were already bummed to learn that one of the best comedies streaming on Prime would be ending after three seasons, though I guess we were already lucky for it to have lasted longer than just a single outing. But now even that sense of anticipation has been shattered by the latest update: Good Omens Season 3 isn't technically happening anymore, and the show is wrapping up in a totally different way at some point in the 2025 TV premiere schedule.

Let's take a closer look at what's been reported about the book-to-TV adaptation below, including the latest on creator Neil Gaiman.

Good Omens Will Conclude With A One-Off Finale

Rather than having a variety of episodes to expand their fan-beloved relationship, David Tennant's demon Crowley and Michael Sheen's angel Aziraphale are only getting a single installment to clear up any lingering issues so that they can hopefully spend the rest of eternity together as a far more adorable version of The Odd Couple. That installment will be a 90-minute TV movie, according to Deadline.

While exact dates are yet to be announced, plans are now set in place for Tennant, Sheen, and the rest of the ensemble cast to return to this fantastical universe to film the feature-length finale in Scotland in early 2025.

Neil Gaiman Has Officially Exited The Series Following Allegations

Novel co-writer and now-former showrunner Neil Gaiman has officially stepped down from his various roles behind the scenes of Good Omens, and will not have an active role in the production of the finale movie. At this time, he will likely be credited with writing some of the finale, but will no longer have any input on the final product.

A new writer will reportedly be brought in to finalize the script, but it doesn't appear as if any deals have been made yet. It's also unclear if another production company will be brought in, as Gaiman's The Blank Corporation is also no longer involved.

Production on what would have been a third season was set to kick off earlier in 2024, but was delayed after two women accused him of sexual assault via a multi-part podcast series from Tortoise Media. One claims he assaulted her in New Zealand in February 2022 while she was working as his nanny, and the other says in 2003, he forced her to have rough sex that she didn't want, while engaged in an otherwise consensual relationship. Two additional women subsequently came forward with their own claims.

This Good Omens decision comes a month after Gaiman, who has denied the allegations made against him, offered to step back from his creative role in the show. And it happened just over a year after former co-showrunner and executive producer Douglas Mackinnon, who also directed, exited the series.

Crowley And Aziraphale Deserve More Than Just A 90-Minute Sendoff

While I can 100% understand and support the moves made to sideline Neil Gaiman in the midst of troublesome allegations, and I also understand that he was a major piece of Good Omens' creative backbone, I feel like the show could have still continued for a full multi-episode arc with someone else steering the ship. Even if only to chop out any excess plotting in order to focus entirely on getting Crowley and Aziraphale to a comfortable and shared place.

I'd imagine that it would take at least 90 minutes of storytelling to follow up on the pair parting ways in the Season 2 finale, with Az being tasked with helping bring about the Second Coming. Which is already going to likely be a huge high-stakes story that will require lots of moving parts and angels and demons and so on, without being able to devote nearly enough time to their adorbs relationship.

We can only hope that the revised creative team figures out a way to clear up the Second Coming business in 25 minutes or so, with the last hour filled with snarky witticisms and playful bickering. And obviously smooches galore.

Good Omens Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream in full with an Amazon Prime subscription.

Good Omens arrived on Amazon Prime Video back in 2019 as a fairly faithful adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's novel of the same name and quickly became one of the best Prime Video shows. Following a second season in 2023, the series is set to return for one last batch of episodes. With the 2024 TV schedule approaching its fall leg and the 2025 TV schedule on the way, the wait is on for Good Omens Season 3 to finish the divine comedy/drama, let's look at what we know to this point about the end.

What Is Good Omens Season 3's Premiere Date?

At the time of writing, no premiere date for Season 3 has been set for viewers with an Amazon Prime subscription. Just over four years passed between the premieres of Good Omens' first two seasons, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the soonest Season 3 could premiere is 2027. While Season 2 did launch before the beginning of the WGA writers strike and SAG-AFTRA actors strike in 2023, the entertainment industry as a whole was largely at a standstill during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Short of any massive delays, the final season could arrive after a shorter break this time around. Amazon Prime Video renewed Good Omens for Season 3 back in December.

What Good Omens Season 3 Will Be About

Crowley and Aziraphale's Season 2 story came to a heartbreaking end in the finale, with Aziraphale deciding to take Gabriel's place in Heaven to reshape it in a way that he wanted, and the way that he wanted was by restoring Crowley to angel status to work by his side. For his part, Crowley immediately refused and decided to stay on Earth as a demon. Despite a desperate last grand gesture of planting a kiss on Aziraphale, the two parted ways. According to Metatron, there's already a big project for Aziraphale to work on in Heaven: the Second Coming.

It seems like a pretty safe bet that Good Omens' version of the Second Coming isn't quite in sync with the story in the Bible, but Metatron didn't drop any big clues about what to expect, and it's worth noting that Jesus Christ did get a cameo in Season 1 when Crowley and Aziraphale both attended his crucifixion.

Neil Gaiman shed more light than Metatron did on what comes next, revealing at the time of the Season 3 renewal that Crowley and Aziraphale will "deal once more with the end of the world." According to the novel's co-author/Prime Video series' co-showrunner, "only Crowley and Aziraphale working together can hope to put it right. And they aren't talking."

David Tennant And Michael Sheen Will Lead The Cast Returning For Season 3

Details are scarce about the cast of Good Omens Season 3, but David Tennant and Michael Sheen are confirmed to be returning to reprise their roles as Crowley and Aziraphale. Sheen even posted a photo of socks in Aziraphale's signature tartan on social media over the summer, to the delight of fans:

Given how Season 2 ended with the state of Heaven above and the bookshop below, it seems likely that at least Derek Jacobi will be back as Metatron and Quelin Sepulveda will be back as Muriel. Gabriel and Beelzebub were key characters in the first two seasons, but how they were written out for a happily-ever-after in the Season 2 finale may mean that Jon Hamm and Shelley Conn won't make the cut.

Nina Sosanya and Maggie Service both appeared in the first two seasons, but played different characters each time. Whether they'll return in Season 3 remains to be seen, along with the rest.

Production On Season 3 Was Delayed In September 2024

Production for the third season was already in progress over the summer, but work halted in early September. Deadline reported at the time that discussions were happening about possible changes to production, although an official spokesperson did not comment on the situation.

News of the production halt arrived amidst growing controversy surrounding Neil Gaiman due to allegations of sexual assault. Gaiman has denied the allegations and there were reportedly multiple factors behind the decision to pause work on Good Omens.

The team behind the scenes had already gone through a major change for Season 3, as executive producer and co-showrunner Douglas Mackinnon confirmed on Instagram that he has "moved on front Good Omens" and had "no information regarding the status of [Season] 3."

Neil Gaiman Offered To Step Down Over Misconduct Accusations

Days after the news that production had halted on Season 3, Deadline reports that Neil Gaiman offered to step down from Good Omens. This would be a significant shift, as he penned the original novel with the late Terry Pratchett, wrote or co-wrote every episode of the first two seasons, and served as executive producer and co-showrunner.

According to the outlet, Gaiman made the offer to step down to Amazon as well as other producers on the show to allow work to continue rather than remain stalled. The author/EP/co-showrunner's offer reportedly is not an admission of guilt regarding the allegations of sexual assault.

While Amazon was said to be considering the offer in early September, no decision has since been announced. The series is still in early stages of pre-production, with filming originally not expected to begin until January 2025 in Scotland.

What Neil Gaiman Previously Said About Good Omens Season 3

When Good Omens was renewed for Season 3 in December 2023 to guarantee a future for the angel and demon, Neil Gaiman shared his thoughts via this statement:

The renewal announcement also revealed that the third and final season will bring to life a conversation between Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett that occurred nearly 35 years ago about what would happen next for Crowley and Aziraphale. Gaiman previously stated that the "biggest challenge" of adapting the Good Omens novel was "the absence of Terry Pratchett from this world."

Where To Watch Good Omens Seasons 1 And 2

Fortunately, it's not hard to find the first two seasons of Good Omens to watch and rewatch. Both seasons, each of which runs for six episodes, are available streaming with an Amazon Prime Video subscription. If the wait for Season 3 is anywhere near as long as the four years between Seasons 1 and 2, then there should be plenty of time to rewatch the highs and lows of Crowley and Aziraphale's journey so far.

Sometimes, a character and a project come around that impacts the zeitgeist deeply, and when that happens, the role becomes permanently attached to an actor’s legacy. This list includes over 30 actors from some of the greatest movies and TV shows who will forever be remembered for one role. 

Daniel Radcliffe – Harry Potter, Harry Potter 

While Daniel Radcliffe’s list of best movies is long and notable – with entries like Swiss Army Man and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story – he will always be known first and foremost as The Boy Who Lived. The actor took on the titular role of Harry Potter when he was 12 years old, and he’s the face of a franchise of movies that have raised countless people. So, while he is beloved for lots of things, nothing will ever be as big and prominent as his role in the Wizarding World.  

Aaron Paul – Jesse Pinkman, Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad and its cast truly took the world by storm, and the guys leading the charge, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, became certified legends because of it. It’s hard to separate Paul from Jesse Pinkman, and the impact he made with his fellow ensemble members in this incredible show.  

Sarah Michelle Gellar – Buffy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

When you play one of the greatest TV characters of all time, obviously, it’ll be the thing you’re most remembered for. For Sarah Michelle Gellar, she’ll always be known as the legendary Buffy the Vampire Slayer after playing the empowering and strong titular character for seven seasons in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s. 

Robert Downey Jr. – Iron Man/Tony Stark, Iron Man

Yes, Robert Downey Jr. won an Oscar for Oppenheimer, and yes, he’s well known for roles in other films, like Sherlock Holmes. However, when you single-handedly help successfully start a cinematic universe like the one Marvel has and star in nine of those projects, yes, you are going to be known for playing that character forever.

So, when it comes to RDJ’s legacy, his role as Iron Man/Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be the thing he’s remembered forever for.  

Elijah Wood – Frodo, Lord of the Rings

Like Daniel Radcliffe and Harry Potter, so many grew up with Elijah Wood and Lord of the Rings. His portrayal of the hobbit Frodo Baggins was incredibly impactful, and while he has gone on to play a variety of memorable roles, there’s no denying the power of the Rings. 

Carrie Fisher – Princess Leia, Star Wars

You can’t talk about the late great Carrie Fisher and her career without mentioning Princess Leia and the Star Wars movies. She inspired a whole generation as her intelligent, stubborn and empowering princess, and the five films she was a part of helped define sci-fi in film. 

Leonard Nimoy – Spock, Star Trek

Live long and prosper, my friend. Forever and always the legendary Leonard Nimoy will be known for originating the role of the half-Vulcan, half-human Spock in Star Trek. 

Christopher Reeve – Superman, Superman

Christopher Reeve’s legacy is rooted in him playing Superman in four films. Even the documentary that came out about his life in 2024 leans into his time playing Clark Kent, as it’s called Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. 

James Gandolfini – Tony Soprano, The Sopranos

The Sopranos is considered one of the greatest shows on television, and James Gandolfini’s performance as Tony Soprano is a major reason why. The actor won three Emmys for his performance in the series, and his name, face and voice are synonymous with the beloved HBO drama. 

Alicia Silverstone – Cher Horowitz, Clueless

When I think of Alicia Silverstone, I immediately think of Cher, because she is and always will be best known for her iconic performance in one of the best movies of the ‘90s, Clueless. 

Sigourney Weaver – Ellen Ripley, Alien

Sigourney Weaver changed the sci-fi game when she starred in Alien. Ellen Ripley is a magnificent and strong leading woman in this sci-fi horror flick, which in 1979, was not something we saw very often. 

Jim Parsons – Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory

“Bazinga!” Will always follow Jim Parsons, and that’s because of his tenure playing Sheldon Cooper in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The actor has four Emmys for playing the role, he starred in all 280 episodes of the comedy, and his character even inspired a spinoff, Young Sheldon, which came to an end in 2024 after its own seven-season run. 

Kit Harington – Jon Snow, Game of Thrones

The world was introduced to Kit Harington because of Game of Thrones, and he will always be remembered as the heroic Jon Snow. His role in the GOT cast was vital, and over the years, as we watched him battle it out at The Wall and work toward saving Westeros from winter, it was impossible not to fall for him. Now, while Harington has been in numerous other projects since then, it’s impossible not to think of him as this epic fantasy hero first. 

Emma Watson – Hermione Granger, Harry Potter

These days, Emma Watson doesn’t act anymore, and she’s killing with her gin company Renais. However, she’ll also always be remembered as a wonderful actress who brought life to the beloved witch Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. 

The Entire Cast of Friends

Yes, the cast of Friends all went on to have successful careers after the NBC sitcom. However, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox are best known as Rachel, Ross, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Monica, and they always will be, because they’re the ones with a hit TV show. 

Ralph Macchio – Daniel LaRusso, The Karate Kid

After three Karate Kid movies, and six seasons of its highly successful spinoff Cobra Kai, you’d be silly not to think that Ralph Macchio will always be remembered for playing Daniel LaRusso. 

Linda Hamilton – Sarah Connor, The Terminator

Linda Hamilton played Sarah Connor in The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Terminator: Dark Fate. She’s beloved for portraying the protagonist in this sci-fi franchise, and she’s synonymous with this series that she starred in alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. 

Chris Hemsworth – Thor, Thor

While many Marvel actors have become synonymous with their characters, one who really stands out is Chris Hemsworth and Thor. Physically, the Australian actor perfectly embodies the God of Thunder, and throughout his time playing the character he added an unexpected sense of humor to the role – especially post-Thor: Ragnarok – that he’ll be remembered forever for. 

Kristen Stewart – Bella Swan, Twilight

Twilight, the debate about Team Edward vs. Team Jacob and Kristen Stewart’s Bella Swan took over the zeitgeist between 2008-2012. To this day, while she’s gone on to star in incredible films like Spencer and Love Lies Bleeding, the role that made her a household name is one of the parts she’ll always be remembered for. 

Heath Ledger – The Joker, The Dark Knight

Heath Ledger is widely regarded as the best Joker, because of his commanding performance as the legendary Batman villain in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight. This movie was also one of his last before his untimely death, and he won a posthumous Oscar for his incredible take on the infamous big bad. 

Millie Bobby Brown – Eleven, Stranger Things

Millie Bobby Brown has made quite a few successful films, like the Enola Holmes movies. However, it’s undeniable that the role that will define her career is Eleven in Stranger Things. She was only 12 when she started playing the mysterious super-powered human, and over the course of the show’s five-season run, both she and the ensemble of the Netflix series, have become pop culture icons because of the show. 

William Shatner – Captain Kirk, Star Trek

If you take a look at the four projects listed at the top of William Shatner’s IMDb page, all of them are Star Trek movies where he played Captain Kirk. The man starred in seven films and a long-running TV show as the beloved captain, so of course it’s what he’s best known for. 

Michael J. Fox – Marty McFly, Back to the Future

From Family Ties to Teen Wolf, Michael J. Fox and his shows and movies were ‘80s staples. However, there’s no denying that the project he’ll always be remembered for is Robert Zemeckis’ Back to the Future. To this day, the project is considered one of the best ‘80s movies, and Fox is still beloved for playing the charismatic, funny and heroic Marty McFly. 

Reese Witherspoon – Elle Woods, Legally Blonde 

In the over two decades since Legally Blonde’s release, so many have been inspired to pursue their dreams and wear lots and lots of pink. That’s because Elle Woods truly left an amazing mark on the zeitgeist, and it’s because of Reese Witherspoon’s heartfelt, funny and preppy performance as the incredible lawyer-in-training. 

As Elle Woods would say, “What like it’s hard” to create one of the best characters and movies of the 2000s? 

Jon Hamm – Don Draper, Mad Men

While Jon Hamm is a wicked comedic actor, and he’s starred in a myriad of fun movies, nothing will ever come close to Mad Men. For 92 episodes, Hamm led the Mad Men cast as Don Draper – which he took an Emmy home for in 2015 – and he’ll always be recognized for playing the charismatic creative director of Sterling Cooper.

Judy Garland – Dorothy, The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz is a film that has raised generations of kids since 1939, and it’s still a family classic. So, when you lead a beloved musical like that, as Judy Garland did, and it remains relevant and loved for over eight decades, obviously, the role you’ll always be known for is that one. 

David Tennant – The Doctor, Doctor Who

While everyone who has played the titular timelord on Doctor Who is known for that role specifically, David Tennant is a fan-favorite Doctor, and it’s single-handedly the project he’s best known for. While he’s dabbled in many other critically acclaimed projects, like Good Omens and Broadchurch, he is and always will be the beloved actor who graced our screens as the Tenth and Fourteenth Doctors first and foremost. 

Anthony Hopkins – Hannibal Lecter, The Silence of the Lambs

Silence of the Lambs is one of the greatest horror movies of all time, and it’s in part thanks to Anthony Hopkins' truly terrifying cannibal Hannibal Lecter. In fact, his character became so popular that it inspired three more movies and a TV show. 

Sarah Jessica Parker – Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City

I’m sure Carrie Bradshaw inspired many women to become writers, and I know she left many of us fantasizing about living out our lives in New York City. Sarah Jessica Parker truly slayed the role, and her own sense of style and charismatic personality meshed perfectly with Carrie. Along with playing the writer in the OG series Sex and the City, SJP has also portrayed her in two movies and the series And Just Like That. 

Emilia Clarke – Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones 

Khaleesi, Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen, those are all the names Emilia Clarke’s dragon rider went by in Game of Thrones, and she gave an absolutely commanding performance as her. While her ending wasn’t what most wanted, there’s no denying how amazing it was to see Daenerys rise from a woman trying to survive to a powerful leader, and that’s because of how brilliant Clarke was in the role. 

Mark Hamill – Luke Skywalker, Star Wars

He was the face of the original trilogy, and you can’t think about Star Wars without thinking about Mark Hamill and Luke Skywalker. While the actor is well-known for other roles, especially in the world of voice acting, his most prominent part has to be this. 

Gal Gadot – Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman

Sadly, there aren’t many superhero movies led by women. However, luckily, we do have a few wonderful ones, and that includes Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman. She played the beloved hero with so much grace, poise and strength, and she’ll 100% always be remembered for it. 

Obviously, while all these actors have played other prominent roles in well-known movies and shows, there’s no question that when we consider their legacies, these parts will be the first ones we think about. They’re that iconic, and we have these performers to thank for them. 

In the world of Doctor Who, each actor portraying the titular role brings something unique to the part. From Peter Capaldi’s older, more curt Doctor, to Matt Smith’s lighter and boyish approach to the character, the stars give fans something new with every portrayal. Back when the time came for 10th Doctor David Tennant to pass the baton to Matt Smith, the latter knew he had a big task on his hands, considering the amount of expository dialogue in the script. Smith recently reflected on the essential advice Tennant gave him to help with learning his lines.

In an interview with Variety, the House of the Dragon star reminisced about some of his most memorable lines from across his career. When the subject turned to Doctor Who's iconic lines, Smith reflected on his experiences, and how much of an undertaking the role's dialogue was. Doctor Who's leads tend to be incredibly fast-talking, with much of the complet plot and functions of this world being articulated by the central character. When Tennant left the role and Smith took over, he left the younger actor with the following essential advice, according to Smith:

Even though playing the role required a lot of work on his part, Matt Smith ended up staying on the popular series for three years, and remains one of the most beloved actors to play the part, even if Tennant still remains the fan favorite. Tennant’s advice must’ve been helpful, considering Smith made the wordy dialogue seem natural, and stream of consciousness, immersing the audience in the world.

The two Doctor actors even interacted at one point in the series, making for one of the best Doctor Who episodes to date. They showcased their ability to rapidfire the franchise's intricate lines together, and it seems like the prior advice paid off quite well.

Smith also reflected on how positive of an experience working on the show was, and how much he loved the character. He said:

The magic of Doctor Who helps justify why so many people still resonate with the character and the ever-developing lore. The show in its entirety has been around for decades, with 30 seasons under its belt. There have so far been 14 actors taking on the Doctor, making each part of a beloved legacy that will continue throughout their respective careers. Smith hasn’t played the role in a major capacity in over 10 years, but his presence left a mark, and will likely be celebrated forever. Considering his continued love for the experience, this is a very special thing.

Clearly the line0-learning tip from Tennant has been advantageous in his continued success as well. Smith has been a part of immersive storytelling experiences in series like The Crown and House of the Dragon. Both of these shows require the actors to build their world through dialogue, a skill Smith is basically an expert at now. It seems like Tennant not only helped Smith when playing the Doctor, but also gave him a sound piece of advice to carry with him throughout his career. That’s a true friend.

You can revisit both David Tennant and Matt Smith’s tenure on BBC’s Doctor Who with a Max subscription. You can also check out the latest season of Doctor Who starring Ncuti Gatwa, which is available with a Disney+ subscription.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies opened a can of worms when the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Doctors bi-generated and he suggested the twist meant multiple Doctors were now alive. The ordeal had people excited for actor David Tennant to continue playing The Doctor in the future, potentially in a series separate from Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor. Well, now, Davies has finally made clear the reality of that happening, and fans won't be pleased by what he has to say. 

The showrunner spoke to The Times about Doctor Who's new season that's about to premiere on the 2024 TV schedule. As other interviews since the 60th anniversary have gone, the questions eventually went to David Tennant's future as the Fourteenth Doctor, considering he's alive and well at the end of it. Russell T. Davies appears to be tired of that question, considering the response he delivered (via Radio Times): 

It's a brutal end for the Fourteenth Doctor, though one I don't think exists anywhere but in the Doctor Who showrunner's mind. The point of the quote, it seems, is to encourage future interviewers not to ask about David Tennant returning, especially when he already subtly clarified the actor's status as The Doctor just a week prior. 

And while David Tennant tried to be brutally honest about the odds of him returning as the timelord, it seems Doctor Who fans haven't entirely received the message. So now Russell T. Davies is making another attempt to put the topic to rest by making a definitive statement about the Fourteenth Doctor actor: 

That's about as clear as it can be, so don't expect to use that Disney+ subscription to see David Tennant play The Doctor in new episodes unless, of course, it's one of the 60th-anniversary specials. 

It is worth noting that it was the showrunner who started this whole debate in the first place. Had The Doctor regenerated as they normally do, no one would've suspected Tennant would return. 

I would also speculate that maybe Russell T. Davies didn't think at the time what a problem it could be to leave the status of one of the most popular Doctor Who actors of all time up in the air right on the heels of introducing a new actor and era for the franchise. Giving any indication that the "old Who" is still around and capable of being returned to could lead to dissension within the fandom, with some constantly wishing to return to the way things were. 

Fans will do that anyway, as this phenomenon is not unique to Doctor Who. The previous showrunner, Chris Chibnall, caused some division with the introduction of the "Timeless Child" story arc, which retconned the Doctor being a native Gallifreyan. Doctor Who intends to lean into that heavily in the new era, linking the Doctor's origins as an adoptee to his new companion, Ruby Sunday. 

Doctor Who launches on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere on Friday, May 9th. Those in the United States will get access to the new episodes at 7:00 p.m. ET, with the global rollout happening simultaneously. Having seen advanced episodes it's a blast, and I suppose it's not a spoiler to state that David Tennant is not involved. 

As Doctor Who's new era continues with Ncuti Gatwa, fans with Disney+ subscriptions are awaiting the arrival of Season 14, and there are a lot of questions surrounding David Tennant and his future in the franchise. The beloved actor returned to portray the Fourteenth Doctor for the 60th anniversary, and his bi-generation from the Fifteenth Doctor at the end made it possible for him to have further adventures down the road. Fans have speculated how that could happen, but showrunner Russell T. Davies set the record straight on the actor returning for more adventures.

Davies spent some time talking to Rolling Stone about the new era of Doctor Who, and with that conversation came a brief statement clarifying the futures of David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate's Donna Noble. While fans have shared thoughts and hopes for them getting their own miniseries, spinoff, or even a movie, the showrunner dashed all hopes with the following when talking about when we last saw them on the 60th anniversary specials:

Russell T. Davies seems to say the door is closed on more Fourteenth Doctor and Donna Noble stories, which may come as a shock to some readers. It seemed that the beauty in establishing that Doctors could survive regeneration would create more opportunities for spinoffs, as well as more adventures where two or more Doctors are involved.

The signs that David Tennant's return as The Doctor was not a long-term gig have been there for a while, however. The actor was brutally honest with fans back in February and declared that the Fourteenth Doctor was "retired." At first, it seemed possible he was playing coy, but Davies' latest comments seem to confirm that there are no plans in store for the Fourteenth Doctor when it comes to the new era of television for Doctor Who.

While others might be stunned and/or disappointed, the move makes sense to me. Doctor Who is trying to launch a new era of the show and introduce a new cast for Season 14. To kneecap that with an announcement that David Tennant's Doctor would be getting his own series could divide the fandom and encourage others to wait on that series rather than the fresh adventures with Ncuti Gatwa's iteration.

Plus, David Tennant is a bigger star these days than he was during the series' original run. It's great that he was convinced to return for the special occasion of celebrating the 60th anniversary, but doing three episodes is a different commitment than a full season of a series or miniseries. Still, even Christopher Eccleston was convinced to work with Doctor Who again after his bad experience, so can we say for certain that Fourteen's story is finished?

Doctor Who kicks off Season 14, presumably without David Tennant making a surprise appearance, on Saturday, May 11th on Disney+. Fourteen or not, we here at CinemaBlend are thrilled for the full season of Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor and eager to see what new adventures are in store for the time-traveling alien.

Following his original stretch as the Tenth Doctor for 2005-2010, plus a reprisal for the 50th anniversary special “The Day of The Doctor,” David Tennant returned for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary specials to bring the Fourteenth Doctor to life. While we knew these specials would also lead Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor, in a strange twist, 14 bi-generated into 15 rather than the traditional regeneration, meaning both incarnations of the Time Lord exist within the same personal timeline (and also came with a bonus concerning other Doctors). However, Tennant has now gotten brutally honest about the odds of the Fourteenth Doctor returning, and his comment is frankly confusing.

In case you need a refresher, after the Fourteenth Doctor bi-generated into the Fifteenth Doctor and the two teamed up to defeat Neil Patrick Harris’ Toymaker, 14 decided to retire from his constant adventuring in order to heal from the traumas his past selves had endured over the centuries. He’s now settled down with Donna Noble and her family, although because 15 was able to create a duplicate TARDIS as his “prize” for beating Toymaker, 14 is still free to travel through time and space when he wants. But as Tennant informed Radio Times, fans shouldn’t count on more Fourteenth Doctor stories coming, saying:

Ok, let me make one thing clear first: I never expected the Fourteenth Doctor to take center stage in Doctor Who again, and showrunner Russell T. Davies explicitly said this wasn’t in the cards. It was a great idea to have 14 take Donna Noble and 15’s advice to live a quiet life and focus on mental recovery. It’s arguably the biggest way 14 now stands out from his predecessors… well, aside from the fact that he looks like the Tenth Doctor. And while I don’t agree with 14’s implication that the Nobles and Mel Bush comprise his first family (I won’t stand for this erasure of Amy Pond, Rory Williams and River Song), it is nonetheless welcome to see the Time Lord be happy in a way he’s never experienced before.

All this being said, it is odd for David Tennant to outright rule out any more Fourteenth Doctor appearances. Sure, we know 14 will eventually die and become 15 through the bi-generation, but shouldn’t the door be kept open for the former to return someday, even if it’s just for a special occasion or two? And for those wondering about why 14 couldn’t simply protect Earth while 15’s off in another corner of the universe or different time period, that hypothetical scenario was brought up to the actor, and he countered:

While my fingers remain crossed that David Tennant becomes agreeable to reprising the Fourteenth Doctor someday, even if it’s just for a Big Finish audio production, it’s clearly not something he’s interested in doing right now. Fortunately, there’s plenty to look forward to from the Fifteenth Doctor on Doctor Who. The Christmas special “The Church on Ruby Road” marked his first solo adventure and saw him meeting Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday, who’s now become his companion aboard the TARDIS, although it looks like this partnership won’t last too long.

Doctor Who Season 14 will premiere to Disney+ subscribers sometime this May. Look through our 2024 TV schedule to learn what other shows are coming up, and remember that if you’d like to stream the first 13 seasons of Doctor Who’s modern era, you’ll need a Max subscription.

Warning: spoilers for “The Giggle” are in play. If you haven’t seen the final Doctor Who 60th anniversary special yet, you’ve been warned. 

After last weekend’s revelation of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Doctor’s fates, Doctor Who’s wild bi-generation twist left us with two Time Lords, two TARDIS-es, and only one pair of pants. With David Tennant currently earthbound, and Ncuti Gatwa ready to jet off with Doctor Who’s Season 14 cast, the incoming Doctor shared a fun story about how his predecessor literally wore the pants in this bi-generation scenario. 

It all came about thanks to an interview Gatwa did with BBC Radio 2, where a young fan named Blythe asked him why he was pants-free for his big introduction. Without batting an eye, and with the good-natured charm The Doctor is known for, Ncuti explained his costuming situation, and David Tennant’s part in it all, thusly: 

Before we go any further, points have to be awarded to Ncuti Gatwa for expertly handling such a curveball question with a young fan. On top of his performance in the Fifteenth Doctor’s debut during “The Giggle,” this chat further shows how the Sex Education alum landed the role of a lifetime. With Ncuti supposedly stealing the role in a charismatic audition for Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies, his casting couldn't be any more exciting. 

That being said, this story involving David Tennant getting first crack at the wardrobe choices does seem like it could be accurate. Again, bi-generation is something new, so the rules aren’t quite set in stone. Not to mention, when Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor regenerated, that whole scenario led to an entirely different costume altogether. Even with all of the charm in the world, shooting schedules can't be helped, and in this case, it meant the new Doctor didn't get a choice in which pieces of the time lord's wardrobe he got.

In case you want a refresher, or if you haven’t seen the moment and don’t mind spoilers, here’s “The Giggle’s” bi-generation sequence. But if you’re looking for a cue to head to your Disney+ subscription and catch up on some Doctor Who, consider this text as such a signal:

With the 60th anniversary now concluded, and Russell T. Davies officially proclaiming “the age of Ncuti,” the series newcomer will be wearing the pants from now on. And based on what we’ve seen in the glimpses of the Fifteenth Doctor’s wardrobe in this year’s Christmas special, “The Church on Ruby Road,” those pants are a sharp blue addition to the world of Doctor Who costumes.

At the same time, it's still funny that even in his second time around, David Tennant is leaving Doctor Who with another funny story to add to the series' decades of history. While he may be outgoing yet again, it's clear that fans and creatives alike still love his take on The Doctor. This means there will probably always be a chance that we'll see him again, but only after the age of Ncuti has properly kicked off. 

The Doctor will return on the 2023 TV schedule at Christmas in "The Church on Ruby Road." In the meantime, if you want to catch up on the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary specials, Disney+ is the place to be. Or if you want to watch the Ninth through Thirteenth Doctor's adventures use a Max subscription to catch those tales of adventure. 

It’s time to rejoice and cry both tears of happiness and sadness for the beloved Amazon Prime series Good Omens. Following the tragic events of Season 2, David Tennant and Michael Sheen will return one final time as the demon Crowley and angel Aziraphale in the third and final season of the book-to-screen adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s beloved book. 

Like the title Good Omens implies, this Season 3 news is both good and bad. However, all things considered, we need to take a minute to celebrate Crowley and Aziraphale's final adventure.  

The Good News For Good Omens 

Neil Gaiman, who co-wrote the novel and serves as executive producer, writer and showrunner on the series, broke down why he’s so excited for Season 3 of Good Omens, and it’s got me all kinds of hyped. He said, via press release:

Considering Season 2 of Good Omens ended with the tragic separation of Crowley and Aziraphale, I think we were all hoping Season 3 would happen. However, a backup plan was in place if Amazon didn’t pick it up. No matter what happened at Prime Video, Neil Gaiman was ready to “write a novel” so our favorite angel and demon could get the ending they deserved. However, luckily, it got renewed, and Tennant and Sheen are returning as their iconic characters!

One word that was used over and over again in the press release from Amazon was “joy.” The people behind the show and those who watch it really, really love it, and they can’t wait to bring the conclusion of Crowley and Aziraphale's story to life.

However, all good things must come to an end, which brings us to the bad news.  

The Bad News For Good Omens 

Even though this conclusion was expected, and it’s good in the sense that Gaiman and co. will tell the exact story they want to, there’s no denying how sad this news is. Good Omens has proven to be one of Prime Video's best shows, and I could spend an eternity watching Aziraphale and Crowley’s adventures.  

David Tennant and Michael Sheen have undeniable chemistry, and Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s world is so creative and beloved, it’ll be tough to see the show come to an end. 

However, as I stated, all good things must come to an end, even for immortal beings. Hopefully, this bad news will end up actually being good, because the show will come to a close on its own terms. Sheen and Tennant said Aziraphale and Crowley got “everything” they wanted after Season 1. However, the end of Season 2 set the stakes for an epic finale that will hopefully, ultimately bring the angel and demon back together. 

At the moment, we have no idea when Good Omens Season 3 will drop. There was a four-year wait between Seasons 1 and 2, so who knows how long we'll have to wait for Season 3. However, the release stated that production is set to begin soon in Scotland. So, maybe we’ll get the next (and final) adventures of Crowley and Aziraphale on the 2024 TV schedule. 

No matter what, we’ll be sure to keep you posted on the third and final season of this fantastical comedy, and in the meantime, you can stream Seasons 1 and 2 of Good Omens with an Amazon Prime subscription. 

Doctor Who recently concluded its 60th anniversary on the 2023 TV schedule, but not before massively shaking up the franchise. After the series revealed the fates of David Tennant and Ncuti Gatwa's Doctors as the first ones to experience bi-generation on-screen, many wondered what this meant going forward. Now, Russell T. Davies has shed a little light on the situation and his plans for the immediate future now that we know the Fourteenth Doctor is still around. 

Russell T. Davies participated in a Q&A press conference following the premiere of "The Giggle," in which DailyMail.com and others were present. Someone asked him about the plans for Tennant going forward now that he's still in Doctor Who and his character didn't transform into Ncuti Gatwa's incarnation. For those hoping we'd be getting news of a Tennant-led Who special to binge with our Disney+ subscription in the near future, I wouldn't hold my breath based on the showrunner's response: 

It looks like, for the time being, Russell T. Davies is going to remain focused on building up Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor and telling the story of him and his new companion, Ruby Sunday. The showrunner already teased a big reveal about Millie Gibson's character ahead of the Christmas special, which could lead into a carryover story from Jodie Whittaker's run as the Thirteenth Doctor. Clearly, there's already a lot in store.

The positive of this news is that the fear of Ncuti Gatwa's inaugural run as The Doctor being stepped on by David Tennant's return can officially subside. It appears that Russell T. Davies understood the importance of letting the new Doctor get time to shine. Knowing that there are no immediate plans to use David Tennant may help those who tuned in just to see the former Tenth Doctor give the new iteration of the time lord a shot. 

The reveal is curious, however, especially given how monumental the bi-generation was for the Doctor Who universe as a whole. For those unaware, Russell T. Davies dropped a major reveal during the commentary track for "The Giggle." He said that when the Fourteenth and Fifteen Doctors bi-generated, the entire line of Doctors did as well. This would feasibly mean that every Doctor is currently alive and available to appear in their own standalone specials, depending on the willingness and ability of former Doctor actors who left the show. 

While this option was always available thanks to the show's time travel, the new knowledge that the Doctors technically never regenerated allows for them to age as humans do, and actors looking older does not need to be something explained by the story.

If there are no immediate plans to use David Tennant or any of the other former Doctors in stories, then why did Doctor Who do the bi-generation? Perhaps Russell T. Davies doesn't want to spoil any potential plans without setting up the story for the new Doctor, which is understandable. It's also possible he wanted to do something big for the franchise but doesn't have a long-term plan in place for how it will work. I guess we'll just have to wait, see and hope that we get to see some of the old Doctors again. 

Tune in for the Doctor Who Christmas special on Monday, December 25th on Disney+ to see the Fifteenth Doctor's first official adventure. I know I'm excited for this new era and to see what Ncuti Gatwa can do as The Doctor. I'm also grateful we'll get some time with him without having to worry about him sharing the spotlight with other Doctors in the process. 

You can always count on The Doctor to deliver some iconic and memorable lines of dialogue, and ever since Doctor Who’s modern era began in 2005, we’ve gotten countless legendary lines. This quick-witted and wise time lord played by Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker and Ncuti Gatwa has delivered some hilarious, poignant and at times sassy quotes, so let’s look back at 32 of them.  

"People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect, but actually, from a nonlinear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff." -Tenth Doctor in “Blink” 

As David Tennant’s Doctor is attempting to explain a very complex situation to Sally and Larry in “Blink,” one of Doctor Who’s best episodes, they keep questioning him about how time works. Ultimately, he gives into the question and explains it as eloquently and simply as he can, which is of course still pretty “wibbly-wobbly.”  

"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes, and the dreamer of improbable dreams." -Eleventh Doctor in  "The Almost People"

As the Eleven explained his outlook on life in this episode, he summed it all up by defining himself as “the optimist.” Not only is it a sweet quote from Matt Smith’s Doctor, it’s also lovely words to live by.  

"All right then, Doctor Whoever I’m about to be… Tag. You’re it." - Thirteenth Doctor in “The Power of the Doctor” 

Ending out a historic run, Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor left us with an iconic line before tagging a familiar face, David Tennant, as the Fourteenth Doctor.  

"I’m not sure if any of that matters. Friends. Enemies. So long as there is mercy. Always, mercy." - Twelfth Doctor in “The Witch's Familiar” 

Rather than killing Davros, the Twelfth Doctor showed mercy, which is a core value of his. Even though the Daleks have tried to destroy him over and over again, he continues to see the best in everyone, even those who seem inherently evil.  

"Fantastic!" -Ninth Doctor’s Catchphrase 

Christopher Eccleston’s Doctor may not be the most chipper, however, when he got excited he’d yell “Fantastic!” which was always a joy to hear.  

"Don’t blink. Don’t even blink. Blink and you’re dead." -Tenth Doctor in “Blink”

The weeping angels – a monster essential to understanding Doctor Who –  are single-handedly one of the scariest creatures on the show. That became very apparent in “Blink” as the Tenth Doctor explained that if you bat an eye, you could end up dead, because you never know when the lurking angel statues will get you.  

“Hello, I'm the Doctor. Basically... run!” -Eleventh Doctor in “The Eleventh Hour” 

Before Matt Smith was playing the menacing Daemon in the House of the Dragon cast, he was frolicking across space and time as the Eleventh Doctor. However, like the Targaryen prince he plays, Eleven had a knack for holding his ground, which is exactly what happened in Smith’s very first episode of Doctor Who through this line.  

"Rose… before I go, I just wanna tell you, you were fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. And do you know what? So was I!" -Ninth Doctor in “The Parting of the Ways" 

Christopher Eccleston may have left the show after one season, but the Ninth Doctor will always be remembered. From his beautiful relationship with Rose to his “fantastic” last line, he still has a great legacy.  

"I eat danger for breakfast. I don't, I prefer cereal. Or croissants." - Thirteenth Doctor in “Arachnids in the UK” 

Some Doctors prefer fish fingers and custard, the Thirteenth Doctor prefers “cereal” and “croissants.” However, while she doesn’t want “danger” as the first meal of the day, she can totally handle it.  

"Everything ends, and it's always sad. But everything begins again too, and that's always happy. Be happy. I'll look after everything else." -Twelfth Doctor in “The Return of Doctor Mysterio”

Anytime The Doctor has to talk about their past, it’s always sad. However, the timelord is also aware of how good things can be as well. So, when speaking about taking care of the world after returning, he implores those he’s with to “be happy,” and not dwell on the end.  

"Allons-y!" -Tenth Doctor’s Catchphrase 

While the other Doctors’ catchphrases are in English, David Tennant’s fan-favorite Tenth Doctor decided to get fancy and make his French. Honestly, every time I hear “Allons-y” – which means “let’s go” – I smile. 

"Just this once, everybody lives!" -Ninth Doctor in  “The Doctor Dances” 

“The Doctor Dances” and the child who keeps asking “are you my mummy” is one of the most emotional Doctor Who episodes. That's in great part because after the Doctor succeeds, he has a moment of elation as he exclaims that for once, finally, everybody lived.  

"Geronimo!" -Eleventh Doctor’s Catchphrase 

You can always count on Matt Smith’s Doctor and his catchy catchphrase! Filled with optimism and youthful energy, as “geronimo” implies, he was ready to jump into any situation.  

"Some people live more in 20 years than others do in 80. It’s not the time that matters, it’s the person." -Tenth Doctor in “The Lazarus Experiment” 

Throughout their years of life, The Doctor has gained immense wisdom, especially when it comes to spending time with those you love. This line is delivered as Ten explains why there’s more meaning in living a full life than a long one, a lesson The Doctor knows all too well, and one we can all stand to learn from. 

"Never be cruel. Never be cowardly. Hate is always foolish. Love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind. Doctor… I let you go." -Twelfth Doctor in “Twice Upon A Time” 

While Peter Capaldi’s Doctor was known for being the grumpiest of the bunch, he was also wise and caring, as you can tell with this sweet and inspirational quote from his final moments before Jodie Whittaker took over as the Thirteenth Doctor.  

"Bowties are cool." -Eleventh Doctor in “The Eleventh Hour” 

While the Eleventh Doctor’s formal catchphrase is “Geronimo,” he also repeats this line enough it should be considered one too. What can he say, the man loves a bowtie, and we love him for it. 

"I don't want to go!" -Tenth Doctor in “The End of Time” 

It’s always sad when a Doctor regenerates, however, Ten’s was extra emotional, because he didn’t want to leave. David Tennant truly loved playing the Doctor, and you could feel the sadness as he said goodbye. Luckily, he didn’t leave forever as he came back for “Day of the Doctor” and he returned again for the 60th Anniversary as the Fourteenth iteration of the time lord.  

"I'm just a traveler. Sometimes I see things need fixing, I do what I can." -Thirteenth Doctor in “The Woman Who Fell to Earth” 

From the jump, when Jodie Whittaker took over as The Doctor, she made it clear that she is still the time lord we know and love as she explained that she’d do whatever she could to help fix things.  

"I hate being wrong in public. Everybody forget that happened." -Twelfth Doctor in “Deep Breath” 

In Peter Capaldi’s first episode as The Doctor he made it very clear that he absolutely hates being wrong in public, and who can blame him? It also established his snarky sense of humor immediately.   

"I will always remember when the Doctor was me." -Eleventh Doctor in “The Time Of The Doctor” 

While the Eleventh Doctor looks the youngest, he actually lives longer than almost all their other generations. After spending over 1,000 years in this body, he knows it is time to go. However, as he said on his way out, he’ll always remember this generation of being the Doctor.  

"You’re my favorite, you are. You are the best, you know why? Cos you’re so thick! You’re Mr. Thick Thick Thickety Thickface from Thicktown, Thickania. And so’s your dad!" -Tenth Doctor in “The Girl in the Fireplace” 

The Doctor has sick burns up their sleeves every once in a while, but this was not one of those moments. However, what matters is David Tennant’s Doctor tried. In this episode the tipsy time lord waltzed in to save Rose with his tie on his head and drink in hand hurling insults like this at the evil Victorian robots. 

"In 900 years of time and space, I’ve never met anyone who wasn’t important." -Eleventh Doctor in “The Almost People” 

If there’s one thing the Doctor truly believes in it’s how vital all life is, and how everyone deserves to feel valued. He made that clear during this Christmas special when Matt Smith’s time lord said this memorable line. 

"If I was still a bloke, I could get on with the job and not have to waste time defending myself." -Thirteenth Doctor in “The Witchfinders” 

Jodie Whittaker made history as the first woman to play the Doctor. In the show, she had some iconic lines – like this one which happened after she was accused of witchcraft – about how the time lord’s experience differs when they’re a woman, and why just because she doesn’t look like the men she’s been before, she shouldn’t be treated differently. 

"Time travel is like visiting Paris: You can't just read the guidebook. You need to throw yourself in. Eat the food, use the wrong verbs, get charged double, and end up kissing total strangers." -Ninth Doctor in “The Long Game” 

One of my favorite genres of Doctor quotes is when they describe how time travel works. At times it’s wibbly-wobbly, as we discussed, and in the Ninth Doctor’s words it’s like “Paris.” You need to go in with an open mind and be ready to “use the wrong verbs,” cause like French when you aren’t fluent in the language, time travel is super confusing.  

"It’s okay, I understand. You’re an idiot." -Twelfth Doctor in “Under the Lake” 

When one guy tried to question Twelve's logic, Capaldi’s time lord responded with his signature snark and sarcasm, saying that it’s OK that he didn’t understand, because he’s “an idiot.” 

"Lives change worlds. People can save planets or wreck them. That’s the choice. Be the best of humanity." -Thirteenth Doctor in “Orphan 55” 

When Thirteen and her pals go to a resort that turns out to have some horrifying secrets, she helps save the day and teaches everyone, including the audience watching the episode, that we should always be trying to be the best of humanity.  

"Right, physics! Physics, eh? Physics, physics, physics, physics, physics…" -Tenth Doctor in “School Reunion” 

Somehow, the Tenth Doctor found himself teaching the youths about physics, and before hopping into his complex lecture, he started by simply saying the word over, and over, and over again. It was hilarious, especially considering the incredibly smart words that came out of his mouth after this silly moment.  

“We’re all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?” -Eleventh Doctor in “The Big Bang” 

When Eleven thinks he’s going to lose Amy Pond, he tells her their story. At this point, he thinks they’re parting ways and that when Karen Gillan’s character wakes up she won’t remember. So, he simply tells her that he’ll be a story in her head, and that at least the time they shared created a great story. 

"You want weapons? We’re in a library! Books, the best weapons in the world! This room is the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" -Tenth Doctor  in “Tooth and Claw”

The Doctor never uses weapons. He uses his sonic screwdriver and wit to solve his problems, which is one of their most admirable qualities. So, it made sense that when someone asked if they had weapons to fight the bad guys, Ten responded saying the books that surrounded them would help them more than any weapon.  

"Shut up. Just shut up, shut up, shut up, shutetty up, up, up!" -Twelfth Doctor in “Time Heist” 

Every once in a while the Twelfth Doctor would let his sass fly, and this was one of those moments as he realized to defeat the clone and find the architect they needed to use their eyes. 

"I am definitely a madman with a box!" -Eleventh Doctor in “The Eleventh Hour” 

When The Doctor and Amy meet, she calls him a “madman with a box,” which he 100% is, and he agrees, as he confirms it right to her face during one of their first interactions.  

"Who I am is where I stand. Where I stand is where I fall." -Twelfth Doctor in “The Doctor Falls” 

When Twelve faces the Master, he gives a speech that lays out his moral mission and his goal to save everyone he can, because it’s the kind thing to do. It’s a harrowing moment, and it perfectly describes how Capaldi’s Doctor saw his mission.

As The Doctor continues to travel around time and space, I’m sure they will deliver more iconic lines that are just as funny, motivational and important as the ones above. Doctor Who has been on for over 60 years for a reason, and its incredible writing and quotes are a big reason why.  

There were rumors suggesting that Doctor Who would feature a bi-regeneration in the months leading up to "The Giggle," but it was admittedly hard to believe it would actually happen. Then I tuned into the final 60th-anniversary special with my Disney+ subscription and saw it with my own eyes. It's wild how Russell T. Davies pulled that off with Ncuti Gatwa and David Tennant. As surreal as that was on its own, however, Davies recently revealed another major detail that shook me to my core, and it could mean big things for the future of the franchise. 

In a commentary track for "The Giggle," which is unfortunately not officially available to fans in the United States, Russell T. Davies dropped a pretty substantial reveal about the bi-regeneration (via @WilliamWhoDW on X). Read what Davies said to David Tennant and executive producer Phil Collinson when they watched the latest regeneration scene:

There is some dispute amongst fans regarding whether Russell T. Davies was delivering actual information with this comment or just theorizing. It if is indeed the former, then this is a major development. Assuming that every Doctor bi-regenerated into their next incarnation but continued to live, then it's feasible that every single Doctor is still alive and somewhere out there in the universe. I'm absolutely shaken by what that could mean, assuming again, he's genuine about this piece of information. 

If every former Doctor is still alive, this presents yet another new and inventive way for a former protagonist to have adventures in the Whoniverse. More importantly, it would allow the franchise to bring back actor like Jon Pertwee or Sylvester McCoy to play The Doctor without explaining why they don't look like their past selves. Assuming they all lived for this long, they had to have aged!

I had already theorized that Doctor Who did the bi-regeneration to open the door for potential standalone adventures with David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor without having to address him looking different from how he did as the Tenth Doctor. Assuming Russell T. Davies has canonized the return of every previous bearer of that title, it would appear his plans for the Whoniverse are much grander than that. The franchise now has the ability to bring back Matt Smith and others who left the show for their own new live-action adventures or even entirely different series. 

This is great for someone like Peter Capaldi, who went on the record as not liking multi-Doctor adventures. Granted, he's someone who openly stated he doesn't want to return to Doctor Who, so there's no telling how receptive he'd actually be to reprising his role. 

There are also additional hurdles with a star like Christopher Eccleston, who returned for other adventures but had issues with Russell T. Davies during his initial run and may not want to return to live-action. All this to say that while it's now easier than ever to get past Doctors into stories, it remains to be seen how successful the franchise would theoretically be at doing that. But again, we still have to keep in mind that these thoughts came solely from Davies, and we'll have to wait and see if this logic is officially established within the series itself. In the meantime, fans will be plenty occupied with Ncuti Gatwa's upcoming episodes, which will hopefully be as great as these specials were. 

Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials are available to stream on Disney+, and the upcoming Christmas special will stream on Monday, December 25th. It feels like there's a lot to look forward to with this franchise in the next couple of years, so be sure to catch up if you aren't already!

Major spoilers for Doctor Who's "The Giggle" are ahead. If you haven’t watched the show's 60th Anniversary specials, you can stream all three episodes with a Disney+ subscription.

It's official! Ncuti Gatwa has become the new Doctor, but guess what? David Tennant is still The Doctor too! In an unprecedented bi-generation, the timelord didn't get a new face like he normally does, he split into two. That's right two, which means we have two Doctor's, and I'm obsessed with how the show pulled it off. 

I must say, while there were rumors about this bi-generation and there was chatter that Ncuti Gatwa would play a complicated role in the 60th Anniversary specials, I didn't expect it to happen like this. However, I'm in love with the fact that both Doctors can live within the universe at the same time. And I'm even more obsessed with the hilarious and moving way the show implemented this idea.

The Fourteenth And Fifteenth Doctors Bi-Generated 

After David Tennant’s character re-generated, but didn’t end up with a new face, he asked Donna to pull him apart, revealing two doctors. Not only did we get a great sense of Gatwa's new Doctor through the bi-generation, but we also got to see him and  Tennant take down the Toymaker in a hilarious way while grappling with this anomaly event. In the words of Gatwa’s Doctor this is what happened:

It’s clear right away that this new Doctor has the same charm as his predecessors, and he and 14 both share a very witty sense of humor and wisdom, which was on full display as they took down the Toymaker. 

This moment where the two timelords worked together and supported each other was deeply moving and hilarious. After that they had a deep conversation in the TARDIS about their past, and how they haven’t stopped to process everything they’ve been through. Ultimately, was all this heart and hilarity that made this unprecedented moment so special. 

I Love That We Got To See The Doctors Figure Out Their Future And Process Their Past Together 

Something The Doctor has never been good at doing is addressing his past. He’s lived billions of years and lost so many loved ones. He’s burnt out and he hasn’t had time to process his trauma. Tennant’s Doctor is tired and needs time to heal, and that’s why he took that familiar face when Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor regenerated. This episode beautifully addressed the time lord’s past and revealed why the familiar face came back, while also getting us excited for a new future, and that’s why it worked so well.

So, while Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor heads “everywhere,” David Tennant is finally taking a moment to breathe and tell his story. Most importantly, these two stories didn’t step on each others’ toes, they complimented one another, making the future so much brighter.  

We’ve Never Seen Two Doctors Handel Regeneration Together

While we’ve seen Doctors work together before, like in “Day of the Doctor,” this felt different. We got to see this beloved character face re-generation in a new way and not alone. Typically, when it’s time for the time lord to change they do so by themselves. However, this time, he was surrounded by his friends and another version of himself.

Along with all this, we also got a proper introduction to Gatwa’s Doctor, because he played a major role in the episode. It wasn’t just a regeneration and wait situation like these finales typically are. I’m happy to report that the Fifteenth Doctor is sassy, confident and fabulous, just like the actor who plays him, and we got to experience all that in full force in “The Giggle.” 

As for Tennant’s Doctor, he was left with his family, Donna and co., which is why he got such a familiar face back, and the episode ends with him telling stories he’s never told as Gatwa flies through time and space. 

Overall, the reveal of the Doctors' fates was done so well, and it brought a tear to my eye. It also left the door open for both time lords to continue their stories in a meaningful way. So, hopefully, as the Fifteenth Doctor galivants across the galaxy, we’ll also get updates from 14 and his family down on Earth. 

While David Tennant’s short reprise as the lead Doctor has come to a close, the door still seems to be open for this fan-favorite time lord to return. Meanwhile, the stage has been set for Ncuti Gatwa to fully take over the TARDIS, and that’s due to this incredibly well-done bi-generation.

To go back and stream “The Giggle” and this wonderful moment in Whovian history, you can watch the 60th Anniversary Doctor Who specials on Disney+. Then, make sure you check out the 2023 TV schedule so you don’t miss the Fifteenth Doctor’s first full episode, which is set to drop on December 25. 

Warning! The following is a rumor regarding Doctor Who that could be a major spoiler for the upcoming special "The Giggle." Read at your own risk!

Doctor Who is wrapping up the 60th-anniversary specials, and it is going out with a bang by bringing back a classic villain. However, the surprises allegedly extend beyond Neil Patrick Harris playing The Toymaker, as chatter is high that there's a game-changing reveal coming to the sci-fi series. And if it's true, "The Giggle" might just forever alter the "Whoniverse," and I'm not sure how I feel about it. 

As Russell T. Davies has confirmed in Doctor Who Magazine, there's some "Controversial new Doctor Who mythology" on the way in "The Giggle." It's making some think a rumor that's resurfaced recently and floated around when the specials filmed is true, and I don't know how to feel about it. With that said, be warned this could be a massive spoiler as we dive into the game-changing reveal that might be on the way. 

The Fourteenth And Fifteenth Doctor Might Exist Simultaneously

There's a rumor traveling the internet, last shared by SFFGazette.com, that states Doctor Who is allegedly headed for an unprecedented "bi-generation." Apparently, during his showdown with The Toymaker, The Doctor will regenerate but somehow also create another version of himself, which will be Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor. David Tennant's Fourteenth Doctor will continue to exist post-regeneration, and together, they'll defeat The Toymaker. I'll admit I suspected Gatwa had a complicated role in the specials after Yasmin Finney confirmed scenes with him, but this would be wilder than anything I previously imagined. 

Why I'm Excited About This Potential Twist

Assuming that this rumor is true, then it's possible Doctor Who's 60th anniversary will end with David Tennant still active in the show's universe. This is good news for longtime fans, as the popular consensus is Tennant is the most-beloved Doctor and behind some of Doctor Who's best episodes. His remaining the Fourteenth Doctor would open the door to future appearances in episodes or even his own completely standalone adventures. As someone who loves the franchise, I'm thrilled at the idea that we could be getting content from two Doctors at the same time. 

Why I'm Nervous About This Potential Twist

The one downside I see of this potential change is that David Tennant remaining The Doctor shares a competing spotlight with Ncuti Gatwa's inaugural run. With so much emphasis being placed on this new era and so many positive things happening, I would hate to have Gatwa's first season as the timelord ignored by a section of fans more concerned about the plans for Tennant's time traveler and what comes next. 

Of course, this is still a rumor, so there's no guarantee we'll see The Doctor turn into two when we stream "The Giggle" with a Disney+ subscription. And I suppose that if it does happen, Russell T. Davies has made plenty of big decisions for Doctor Who in the past, and most of them have gone over well with the fandom. Plus, Davies praised Gatwa when his casting was revealed, which gives me hope that if this news is true it's a situation that's more of a good thing than a complicated disaster. 

Doctor Who's final 60th anniversary special will stream on Disney+ on Saturday, December 9th. Tune in to see what will happen with The Toymaker and what surprises may spring up before the Christmas Special later this month. 

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special "The Star Beast." Read at your own risk!

Overall, I was a big fan of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary after watching "The Star Beast" online, but there's one part of this inaugural special that has me upset. It seems that enough others feel the same way, judging by social media comments, that I feel the need to write about it. Now that we've had some time for spoilers to pass for those who streamed with Disney+ subscriptions, can we talk about how absolutely awful that opening recap was? 

Of everything I thought I'd be saying about Doctor Who after the first special's premiere, criticizing the recap sequence was probably near the bottom of the list. With that said, I think it's definitely an odd smudge against an otherwise wonderful special, to the point that I'm hoping there's enough time to fix the visual approach before it becomes the new norm for all new episodes going forward. 

The Recap Sequence Was Absolutely Dreadful

When it was revealed Disney would co-produce Doctor Who, hopes were high that the effects budget would increase as well. So imagine how disappointing it was for the anniversary special to open up on a shot of six-foot-plus David Tennant standing in front of a green screen, inexplicably looking like he's far shorter while narrating the story of The Doctor and Donna Noble. 

The scene then cuts to Catherine Tate narrating Donna's story from the character's home in a way that almost makes it feel like someone delivering a soliloquy in a play. It felt somewhat unnecessary to me, though I do realize I'm someone who has spent the past year covering everything from the 60th anniversary cast list to the fifteen-year glow-up of Tate and Tennant, which isn't the case for all viewers. Really, though, it was more the execution that was the problem as opposed to just the concept, and I think we need to address recaps in this new era before they become the norm. 

Let's Revert Back To Doctor Who's Classic Recaps From Now On

Doctor Who recaps are typically a series of scenes from previous adventures relevant to the upcoming story, with the main theme playing underneath. While I can concede that the story of Donna Noble and how Catherine Tate's character left is full of important nuance, we really didn't need to know much more beyond her becoming Doctor Donna, it overloading her brain, and the Doctor erasing her memories of him to prevent her from dying. 

I don't think it would've been too hard to find the appropriate clips, and to recap things in the traditional approach. The way that Doctor Who settled on felt rushed, somewhat low-budget, and not on par with some of the fantastic effects work that was seen later throughout the episode. It's bothered me so much I kind of want to petition the series go back in and replace it, because it's going to make me cringe with every rewatch from here on out. I should be worried about Donna Noble potentially dying, and not something as frivolous as the recap, but here we are.

Doctor Who will keep the 60th anniversary fun rolling with a new episode on Saturday, December 2nd on Disney+. Hopefully, the conversation about that episode will revolve around a potentially complicated appearance by Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, and not another cringe-worthy introduction sequence. 

A little over a year ago, Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor shockingly regenerated into the Fourteenth Doctor, who shares the same face as David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor. This set the stage for Tennant to lead the cast of Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, which will finally begin airing at the end of the month. Ahead of the big premiere though, the Fourteenth Doctor has returned for a new short, and within the span of just a few minutes, he now has a hilarious tie to the Daleks.

This short, which aired as part of BBC Children in Need 2023, opens on the planet Skaro, when Davros, the creator of the Daleks, unveils his new creation to an underling named Mr. Castavillian. However, there are two key differences between this Dalek and the ones Doctor Who fans have followed for decades. But before we get into that, watch the Doctor Who short for yourself:

Ok, so first off, Davros doesn’t call his creation a Dalek, but rather a Mark III Travel Machine. That said, Castavillian does his best to come up with an anagram for Kaled, their species, that would fit as a designation, only for Davros to shoot down all his ideas. Second, this Travel Machine boasts a “multi-dextrous claw” rather than the traditional manipulator arm that looks like a plunger.

After Davros leaves the room, Castavillian is shocked to witness the TARDIS crashing into the room. The Fourteenth Doctor emerges from his vehicle, just 60 minutes after from his regeneration and still baffled by why he’s reverted to one of his old faces. However, his mere arrival causes an assortment of problems. For one thing, the TARDIS broke off the multi-dextrous claw, but more importantly, upon audibly noting the Dalek in front of him, that inspires Castavillian to name this machine just that. As if all this wasn’t bad enough, the Fourteenth Doctor also just had to throw in the word “exterminated,” thus prompting to Castavillian to make note of what will become the Daleks’ future catchphrase.

David Tennant’s new version of Doctor Who’s title Time Lord tries to make a not-so-graceful exit before making things worse, but as the cherry on top of this unfortunate proverbial sundae, he grabs an actual plunger from the TARDIS to replace the Dalek’s dislodged claw. Just an hour after regeneration, the Fourteenth Doctor named one of his greatest enemies, mentioned their catchphrase and provided the template for what will become a key weapon in the Daleks’ arsenal. This isn’t a good way to start off a new lifespan, but the good news for Castavillian is that Davros approves of the plunger arm upon returning.

This makes for one hell of an appetizer ahead of the main entrée that is Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, which will consist of three episodes airing to Disney+ subscribers all around the world except in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where the show will continue to air on BBC. This short is also follows in the footsteps of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary, as prior to “The Day of The Doctor” airing 10 years ago, fans got “The Night of The Doctor,” which depicted the Eighth Doctor’s regeneration into the War Doctor.

Doctor Who’s first 60th anniversary episode, “The Star Beast,” premieres Saturday, November 25 on the 2023 TV schedule. Following David Tennant’s brief return, Ncuti Gatwa will take over as the Fifteenth Doctor, and among the things we can look forward to from him is a scene he’ll share with William Hartnell’s First Doctor.

Whenever a celebrity finds out they're a Zaddy or a DILF (Dad I’d Like to F***), it’s pretty entertaining. Most don’t exactly know what the terminologies mean but find it flattering once they learn. Sometimes, the Zaddy jokes never stop like for Christopher Meloni, Stanley Tucci and others. And it would seem that another beloved star has joined their ranks when it comes to being the object of the Internet's affection -- David Tennant. The Doctor Who star received the DILF brand and, now, his wife has shared an A+ reaction to it.

An account on X (formerly Twitter) -- appropriately called archive dilfs -- named the Top DILFS of the Year. Coming in strong at #3 was the Doctor Who actor, who has five kids with actress and producer Georgia Moffett. At 52 years old, Tennant is still attractive to many, many people. So it’s not surprising that he would be named in this particular lineup. Moffett took to the platform to share her response, humorously joking about how her famous hubby would take the news:

It's one thing to know your husband is quite popular with fans, but it's something else when he's been named a Top DILF. You can't help but love the fact that Georgia Moffett has such a good sense of humor about this distinction. It’s also amusing to know that David Tennant apparently is unaware of what the acronym means and would need that explained to him. If the Internet doesn't beat her to the punch, I'm sure Moffet will be the one to provide the explanation. However, if her cheeky comment is to be believed, she may be slightly dreading how he'll react.

As for the top two DILFs of the year, Oscar Isaac and Pedro Pascal are just above the Jessica Jones alum in the standings. It’s pretty funny knowing that they are at the top, considering how friendly the two are. Both men have emerged as two of the most beloved actors when it comes to social media, so it tracks that they'd not only be on this list but have high positions.

David Tennant’s DILF ranking comes on the heels of the actor’s return to Doctor Who. He portrayed the Tenth Doctor on BBC’s Doctor Who, appearing from 2005 to 2010. He returned for the special “The Day of the Doctor” in 2013. In 2022, he came back as the Fourteenth Doctor for the special “The Power of the Doctor” for the BBC’s 100th anniversary. Now, he's part of the cast for Who’s 60th anniversary, which also includes Neil Patrick Harris, Catherine Tate, and new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, among others. The specials will mark Tennant’s first starring role as the Fourteenth Doctor. 

In short, this is an exciting time for the actor, and his new title is surely just the icing on the cake. I'll be curious to see if he chimes in on it himself -- and if he does indeed drive his wife bonkers over it. Fans can catch the top DILF when “The Star Beast” premieres for Disney+ subscribers on November 25, followed by “Wild Blue Yonder” and “The Giggle” on December 2 and December 9, respectively. And of course, keep up with other major premieres that are on the 2023 TV schedule.

Doctor Who is a month away from celebrating its 60th anniversary, and the biggest way the BBC is commemorating this milestone is bringing David Tennant back. Last year, fans watched as Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor shockingly regenerated back to this familiar face, with this incarnation of the Time Lord now being identified as the Fourteenth Doctor and set to lead three special episodes that will air in late November and early December. On top of that trio of stories though, fans of the Classic Who era will be getting something for the 60th anniversary that sounds, as the Tenth Doctor liked to say, brilliant.

Ahead of delivering over 800+ episodes of Doctor Who and its spinoffs to fans in the United Kingdom on iPlayer starting November 1st, BBC has announced that it will be releasing a six-part series called Tales of the TARDIS on the same days and same streaming platform. These episodes will see “beloved Doctor Who duos” reuniting in a “very special TARDIS,” reflecting on their adventures together and “in the process they discover something new, leaving viewers with a new insight into the story of each timeless pair.” These new scenes will be stitched in with classic episodes to “create a feature-length omnibus episode.” Here are the duos we’ll be seeing:

• Maureen O’Brien as Vicki and Peter Purves as Steven 
• Frazer Hines as Jamie and Wendy Padbury as Zoe
• Katy Manning as Jo and Daniel Anthony as Clyde
• Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor and Janet Fielding as Tegan
• Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor and Nicola Bryant as Peri
• Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor and Sophie Aldred as Ace

Of this lineup, all but Daniel Anthony’s Clyde hail from Doctor Who’s classic years, with the latter being one of the main characters from the spinoff The Sarah Jane Adventures. However, he did spend time with Katy Manning’s Jo, as well as Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor, in the two-parter “Death of The Doctor.” It’s Manning, Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Alfred all reprised their roles just last year in Jodie Whittaker’s final episode, “The Power of The Doctor.” While Tegan, Peri and Ace are being paired back with their respective Doctors, Vicki and Steven were companions to William Hartnell’s First Doctor (who’s lately been played by David Bradley), Jamie and Zoe were companions to Patrick Troughton’s Second Doctor, and Jo was a companion to Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor. 

Unfortunately, for now, Tales of the TARDIS will be exclusive to iPlayer, with showrunner Russell T. Davies, who co-wrote these episodes with Phil Ford and Pete McTighe, saying on Instagram that he has “no news whether these will ever be available abroad.” So although Disney+ subscribers outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland will have access to new Doctor Who episodes going forward, and BritBox is home to classic Doctor Who episodes stateside, it’s entirely possible that non-UK-based fans may never see these stories… at least, through official means. Davies also said the following about Tales of the TARDIS in an official statement:

Tales of the TARDIS sounds like a fun treat for Classic Who fans, and between that, David Tennant’s episodes and the audio productions Big Finish has been putting out, the 60th anniversary has been well covered this year. Speaking of Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary TV episodes, that cast also includes the return of Catherine Tate as Donna Noble and Neil Patrick Harris playing The Celestial Toymaker. We’ll also eventually see the Fourteenth Doctor regenerate into Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor, who will lead his first full episode sometime in December.

David Tennant’s first complete onscreen outing as the Fourteenth Doctor, “The Star Beast,” arrives on Disney+ November 25, followed by “Wild Blue Yonder” on December 2 and “The Giggle” on December 9. Browse through our 2023 TV schedule to learn what other remaining small screen content is left to come out this year.

Doctor Who's new specials celebrating the franchise's 60th anniversary are coming up soon, and there are already plenty of reasons for new and old fans to be excited. Part of the anticipatory glee ties into returning stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate as The Doctor and Donna Noble, as well as the all-around mystery surrounding these upcoming canonical installments. And now Tennant's latest comments hinting at what's ahead have officially sent my expectations sky-high.

As we eagerly await the premiere dates for Doctor Who's first episodes following Jodie Whittaker's run, David Tennant spoke briefly to Empire Magazine about his first impressions of the specials' scripts. And two of his thoughts made my eyes light up upon reading them. In his words:

Doctor Who has been around for a long time, so to make the claim that one of its specials is unlike anything the series has ever done before is bold indeed. It's something I'd believe, however, with Russell T. Davies and his celebrated screenwriting skills back on board. If anyone could deliver an episode that fans haven't seen before, I'd put easy money on him delivering. And presumably not in a "we've never seen a whole episode taking place in a broom closet" kind of fashion.

I am also interested in hearing about Russell T. Davies being "off the leash," which does seem to be a theme surrounding his grand return as showrunner. So far, it seems The BBC is handing him the reigns to the franchise to set it up for future success, and perhaps that means allowing for any kind of storytelling imaginable to help set up something entirely new. 

One key part of this new and inventive story presumably hinges on why David Tennant's upcoming performance is noted as being the 14th iteration and not the classic 10th iteration he'd portrayed before. Tennant spoke briefly about that detail, though assured that there are some clear similarities between his two Doctors that fans will be able to pick up on. As he put it:

The Doctor has never turned into a previous iteration before, though based on what we know so far, this is not technically the same Doctor. I'll admit I'll be a bit miffed if the whole 14th Doctor explanation is just done more or less as a formality and the new Doctor is, for all intents and purposes, the 10th Doctor with a goatee. At the same time, we don't necessarily want to see Tennant play the Doctor differently than he did the first time around, so perhaps I can live with it. 

There's a big cast attached to Doctor Who's 60th anniversary, and it's all paving the way to the eventual torch passing to Ncuti Gatwa as the new lead of the series. We're still somewhat in the dark on just how much Gatwa will appear in the specials, but even if it's fleeting, we should see more of him in the holiday special the month after. Here's hoping we're all dying for more when it rolls around because the anniversary specials delivered on the hype!

Doctor Who's 60th anniversary specials are coming in November, and you'll need a Disney+ subscription to watch them. Hopefully, we'll have some official dates for when the specials will air soon, and we won't have to wait much longer to finally see what all the mystery is all about. 

We’re getting closer to the arrival of Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary, which means the trio of specials under once and future showrunner Russell T. Davies are almost upon us. As the 14th Doctor’s new face, taking on the familiar form of actor David Tennant, goes on a new adventure, a lot of questions are starting to crop up. Such as, is Donna Noble really destined to die? 

A fresh look at these first post-Jodie Whitaker adventures was released by the BBC, and it's as if someone has been reading the fandom's collective minds. Mixed in with explosions, Neil Patrick Harris' menacing villain called the Toymaker, and UNIT's new Avengers-style headquarters is a moment where Tennant's new Doctor looks his old friend in the face and tells her the following: 

The past has become the future yet again, as David Tennant isn’t the only face back for another anniversary adventure. Previous companion Donna Noble, played once again by the iconic Catherine Tate, is along for the ride yet again. Some Doctor Who fans are worried about what this means, and rightfully so, as Donna's memories are the potential weapon that could lead to another tragic Whovian exit. 

Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary cast has a lot of heavy hitters, with Neil Patrick Harris and the next Doctor Ncuti Gatwa, also in the mix. And that cloud of questions expands to their characters as well, especially since Gatwa is confirmed to be present in these specials. 

Getting another glimpse of the Sex Education alum in this trailer only reinforced that, and the next age of Who looks even more impressive. But once again, my thoughts return to Donna Noble supposedly being "destined" to attract aliens; and what this could mean for her continued survival in this legendary sci-fi universe.

I mean, if we're ready to dive deep, there's a chance some sort of remnants from the "Doctor-Donna" human-Time Lord meta crisis are what have marked Chiswick's sarcastic ass-kicker as a target. It’d be a very Doctor Who decision to make that canon, as that’s exactly what seems to be the deal with The Doctor themself.

This still leaves us with one huge question that needs to be answered: is there a way around the threat of Donna Noble’s memories? Sure, I still want to know how the 15th Doctor factors into everything, and who the hell Neil Patrick Harris' Toymaker is in this trio of 60th Anniversary specials; that’s a given. But above all of that, I’m really hoping that Donna’s life can be saved. If she has to go out though, I hope it’s with the best-damned fight she can muster against the forces of evil; as Ms. Noble deserves a hero’s death after all she’s been through.

With “The Star Beast,” “Wild Blue Yonder,” and “The Giggle” being the titles for the incoming Doctor Who specials, this November’s kick-off of the big event is all the more tantalizing. The wait continues, as BBC viewers and those with a Disney+ subscription are currently counting the days before the return of The Doctor!

Pop culture fixtures like Agatha Christie, or even Doctor Who, have such long lives due to the fans that cherish them. So when two fandoms such as these collide, it’s bound to make a bit of a splash. That’s exactly what happened during the 10th Doctor era of the series, as David Tennant’s version of the character got to meet Agatha herself. 

Fifteen years after “The Unicorn and the Wasp” first aired, Christie’s great-grandson James Pritchard has shared his feelings on what the episode means to him. Speaking with the CEO of the Agatha Christie Estate for the upcoming movie A Haunting in Venice, the subject of adapting the Christie canon was a primary focus in our conversation. 

This only made the opportunity to discuss a Doctor Who episode adapting a moment from the acclaimed author’s life even more exciting to partake in. When asked how he felt about the Gareth Roberts penned story, James Pritchard shared the following prideful answer with CinemaBlend: 

Played by Fenella Woolgar, Agatha Christie gets wrapped up in a murder mystery that eventually leads to her real life disappearance in 1926. Sort of acting as “the true story” behind this still unexplained mystery, The Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) partake in a classic whodunnit alongside one of the genre’s most legendary practitioners. In other words, this is a tale that’s pretty much in line with classic Doctor Who; even if this episode was released only 15 years ago. 

It also helps that Gareth Roberts is a pretty big Christie fan, who nabbed the assignment to craft a story connected to her legacy after his work on Season 3’s “The Shakespeare Code.” As reported by the BBC, all it took was a suggestion from series producer Phil Collinson, and “The Unicorn and the Wasp” was off and running. 

In true Doctor Who fashion, this visit to the past had some wider implications for the universe, as it was revealed that Agatha Christie was “the best selling novelist of all time,” even in the year 5,000,000,000. Just as James Pritchard noted in his response to “The Unicorn and the Wasp,” the success of his great-grandmother’s work has persisted over the ages, and built quite a lot of cultural cache in the process. Which in the eyes of this sci-fi legend, means that it will leave the boundaries of our planet and inspire species of all kinds. 

Much like David Tennant and Catherine Tate themselves, this selection from the Doctor Who library is still pretty amazing after 15 years. For this similarly resilient sci-fi legend to presume the Christie legacy will cross the stars in the far flung future truly is a fond doff of the cap. Especially when it's about to celebrate its 60th anniversary this fall, with a reunion of The Doctor and Donna in the cards once again.

Of course, another sign of the endurance of Agatha Christie’s legacy is the success of Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot films. The latest entry, A Haunting in Venice, hits theaters this weekend; and the critical reaction to Poirot’s return has signaled that yet another winner is about to enter that canon. But soon enough, you the reader will be able to deduce whether or not that's the truth. 

However, if you want to dig a little deeper into this franchise, you can watch the previous film Death on the Nile, through access to a Hulu subscription. Also, if you’d like to revisit “The Unicorn and the Wasp,” that can be found alongside the rest of the modern Doctor Who run, by using your Max subscription. 

Doctor Who is ramping up the celebration of its 60th anniversary, much of which revolves around a reunion fifteen years in the making. Catherine Tate and David Tennant are joining forces as Donna Noble and The Doctor again and, while that is slightly frightening if you're familiar with why this reunion was never supposed to happen, fans are excited to see them back together. We now have a side-by-side photo of the duo from their first episodes 15 years ago up to their latest and, man, they've both have quite a glow-up. 

Fans have surely seen plenty of footage of Donna Noble and The Doctor in the special, by this point. But the passage of time doesn't fully hit until seeing the Doctor Who co-stars side-by-side from the past and present. Peep it out below, courtesy of the franchise's official account, and see just how different they look: 

That's just a snippet of how the pair will appear in the special -- which will be available for Disney+ subscription holders -- but I'm impressed. There's a lot to love about these photos, and it's surreal seeing just how both actors have changed since they first appeared on the long-running sci-fi franchise. 

Time Has Treated Both Stars Well

Both David Tennant and Catherine Tate look stunning and ready to perform a lot more than a handful of Doctor Who episodes. When seeing the image, I can't help but imagine them starring on their own spinoff, in which The Doctor and Donna continue to travel the galaxy and defend it from injustice indefinitely. I'm still crossing my fingers for that possibility, though I'm not sure how that would work with Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor taking over in Season 14. 

Doctor Who Stepped Up Its Fashion Game

The series has grown considerably since David Tennant and Catherine Tate's first run, and I don't think that's any more evident in this picture than when it comes to the outfits. We've already seen Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor rocking some iconic outfits ahead of his debut, and it looks like Donna and Tennant's iteration of the titular hero will be looking snazzy as well. That's not to knock on their outfits from 15 years ago, but I much prefer the 2023 looks on them. 

The Haircuts Do Wonders For Both Stars

I have to say that both Doctor Who stars really landed on sweet hairstyles these days and are absolutely killing it. Not many people can pull off bangs as well as Catherine Tate does in that photo, and David Tennant traded in his wild hair for a gelled-up look that really works for him. 

Another interesting note on David Tennant's 'do is that it looks like there could be some red highlights in it. I know that since the trailers debuted, there have been theories that the Fourteenth Doctor has red hair. But I'm struggling to figure out whether this lates photo confirms further confirms that or if it's just a trick of the lighting -- and I'm already aware of the theories and I'm projecting. In any case, the wait is not that far off for some answers! In the meantime, let's just bask in the glow of Tennant and Tate and appreciate the journey they've had.

Doctor Who will make its big debut on Disney+, starting with the 60th anniversary on November 2023. These latest photos already have me thrilled to see The Doctor and Donna back together again, and hoping the ending to their story is much happier than their last outing.

Jodie Whittaker’s time as the Thirteenth Doctor ended nearly a full year ago, but rather than regenerate into Ncuti Gatwa’s forthcoming iteration of The Doctor, “The Power of The Doctor” ended with David Tennant, who previously starred in Doctor Who as the Tenth Doctor, taking her spot. Now officially classified as the Fourteenth Doctor, Tennant will star in this fall’s three episodes celebrating the show’s 60th anniversary, and he’ll be paired back up with Catherine Tate’s Donna Noble. Russell T. Davies, who’s back to show running Doctor Who for the 60th anniversary and Gatwa’s first season, has now shared why he decided to bring Donna and a Tennant-played Doctor back together.

Russell T. Davies originally launched the Doctor Who revival in 2005, which first starred Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor, then he oversaw all of Tennant’s era until they both departed in 2010. The Doctor/Donna pairing was primarily spotlighted in Season 4, and while speaking with EW, the showrunner explained that his reasoning for reuniting these two stems from both plot-related reasons and simply wanting to see Tennant and Tate play off each other again after more than a decade:

Catherine Tate debuted as Donna Noble in Doctor Who’s 2006 Christmas special “Doomsday,” where she was a bride mysteriously teleported from her wedding into The Doctor’s TARDIS. By the end of the special, Donna declined to travel with The Doctor, but she ended up regretting this decision in the years to follow. Fortunately, they crossed paths again in the Season 4 premiere, “Partners in Crime,” and by the end of that episode, Donna didn’t hesitate to become his companion, with the two of them sharing a strong platonic relationship, a sharp contrast from the romantic feelings previous companions Rose Tyler and Martha Jones had for the Tenth Doctor.

Unfortunately, the events of Season 4’s finale resulted in Donna’s memories of The Doctor being erased, as if she ever remembered him, her mind would “burn up.” As such, although Tate reprised Donna for the two-parter “The End of Time,” which bid farewell to the Tenth Doctor and ended with him regenerating into Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor, the characters never directly crossed paths. But with the 60th anniversary, evidently something’s changed, as Donna will come into contact with the Fourteenth Doctor and eventually recover her memories of Ten without her mind being shattered. 

Why and how has that happened? That’s hard to say for now, but it paves the way for Russell T. Davies to tell this “third act,” seemingly implying that this will definitely be the last time we see them together. Fingers crossed this reunion doesn’t end on a tragic note like Season 4 did for these two. But David Tennant and Catherine Tate aren’t the only familiar faces who are back. 

The cast of Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary episodes, titled “The Star Beast,” “Wild Blue Yonder” and “The Giggle,” includes Jacqueline King’s Sylvia Noble (Donna’s mother), Karl Collins’ Shaun Temple (Donna’s husband) and the late Bernard Cribbins as Wilfred Mott (Donna’s grandfather). The newcomers include Yasmin Finney as Rose Noble (Donna and Shaun’s daughter), Ruth Madly as Shirley Anne Bingham and Neil Patrick Harris as a mysterious character Russell T. Davies has described as “the greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced.” And, of course, the specials will lead to the Fourteenth Doctor regenerating into Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor.

Doctor Who fans living outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland will need a Disney+ subscription to watch the 60th anniversary specials and future episodes. Keep checking back with CinemaBlend for more coverage on this timey-wimey show, and consult our 2023 TV schedule for details on other programming arriving later in the year.

Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS are ahead for all six episodes of Good Omens Season 2 on Prime Video.

The long-awaited second season of Good Omens finally arrived for Amazon Prime Video subscribers in the 2023 TV schedule, and the new batch of episodes had to tell a story beyond the pages of Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett’s original book. With Gaiman on board as a co-showrunner, executive producer, and writer, the series was in the right hands to pick up where Season 1 left off, complete with the author creating new characters for returning stars. Season 2 ended on some game-changing choices from Crowley (David Tennant) and Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) that would certainly mean a drastically different Season 3.

Unfortunately, Good Omens has not yet been renewed for a third season, and the WGA writers strike and SAG-AFTRA strike means that the stars could only promote the new episodes giving Crowley and Aziraphale everything they wanted early on. The demon and angel got more than they bargained for by the time the final credits rolled, so as the wait begins for news on Season 3, let’s look at the ending and what it means for the future!

How Good Omens Season 2 Resolved The Gabriel Mystery

The central mystery for Good Omens Season 2 concerned the Supreme Archangel Gabriel (Jon Hamm) and why he turned up on Aziraphale's doorstep naked, alone, memory-free, and with Buddy Holly’s “Everyday” stuck in his head. There were plenty of subplots that included Crowley and Aziraphale going back and forth on how to handle the amnesiac archangel, the duo trying to set two humans up to fall in love, and the demons laying siege to the bookshop to get them to “surrender the angle,” but the mystery was all about Gabriel. 

As it turned out, the resolution to the mystery had nothing to do with Gabriel wanting a second try at Armageddon after Heaven and Hell were thwarted in Season 1. No, Gabriel had fallen in love with Beelzebub (played by Bridgerton’s Shelley Conn with a very different look) over the course of their clandestine meetings as representatives of Heaven and Hell, and the fly that had been buzzing around the bookshop all season contained his memories. Their story ended when they decided to run off to Alpha Centauri to be together forever, with the knowledge that they could never come back. 

And that would have been a very unexpected but pretty happy ending to Season 2… if the final credits had rolled then, but the power vacuums in Heaven and Hell had to be addressed with Gabriel and Beelzebub gone, and that’s where Crowley and Aziraphale – spectacularly lacking in self-awareness even after seeing another angel and demon acknowledging their love for each other – made their game-changing decisions ahead of the reveal of what could go down in Season 3. 

Aziraphale Is Taking Gabriel’s Place In Heaven

The departure of Gabriel meant that the angels had to decide who would take his place in charge of Heaven, with Michael (Doon Mackichan), Uriel (Gloria Obianyo), and Saraqael (Liz Carr) in the mix, while Muriel (Quelin Sepulveda) was clearly not in the running. The Metatron’s (Derek Jacobi) arrival put an end to their debating, as he had a different candidate in mind to run Heaven's "enormous projects" with "huge plans afoot" as the new Supreme Archangel: Aziraphale himself. 

And bless his little angelic heart, Aziraphale could only see the positives of this offer and the opportunity to reshape Heaven in the way that he wanted… with Crowley by his side, as an angel again. Season 2 had revealed that the two knew each other before Crowley sauntered vaguely downward and was cursed with his snake eyes. In some truly unfortunate timing, the angel excitedly dropped the bombshell just as Crowley was ready to declare his feelings.

Crowley didn't even need a moment to think about the offer and immediately wanted to hear that Aziraphale had turned Metatron down, but Aziraphale was set on the decision, even after Crowley planted a big kiss on him in a grand (and possibly ill-advised in light of the timing) gesture. Aziraphale ended the season returning to Heaven and leaving his bookstore in the hands of Muriel, without the support of the one being who'd been around him for more than 6000 years. What would Jane Austen say?!

Crowley Is Staying On Earth

For his part, Crowley was getting a lecture from Nina (Nina Sosanya) and Maggie (Maggie Service) about his relationship with Aziraphale while the angel was getting the offer to run Heaven from Metatron. The two humans convinced him that he and Aziraphale finally needed to have a real conversation with each other, and – in possibly Crowley’s bravest move of the entire series – he immediately tried to have it as soon as the angel returned to the bookshop. 

Aziraphale was too busy failing to read the room to register what Crowley was saying, and the mood turned as soon as the demon heard that Aziraphale planned to take the offer to rule Heaven and wanted to reinstate him to angel status to work by his side. Presumably motivated by more than just not wanting to wear the same kind of angel uniform that he did during his undercover mission Up with Muriel, Crowley refused flat out. He did make one last-ditch effort to convince Aziraphale to run away together and then planted a kiss on him, and only got an “I forgive you” in response. 

So, as Aziraphale joined Metatron in the elevator to return to Heaven and take Gabriel’s place, Crowley returned to the Bentley, free to use his flat again with Shax (Miranda Richardson) taking over for Beelzebub, but no longer able to rely on Aziraphale on Earth. While Season 1 ended with Crowley and Aziraphale toasting the world together at the Ritz while “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” playing over the soundtrack, Season 2 ended with Crowley bitterly listening to the same song in the Bentley while Aziraphale went Up, then switching the radio off. If ever he could have used some Freddie Mercury to cheer up!

The Second Coming May Be Nigh

While the biggest game-changer of Good Omens Season 2 was undoubtedly the split between Crowley and Aziraphale, the final conversation between Metatron and Aziraphale set up what could be an epic third season. When Aziraphale asked about the projects that needed his attention in Heaven, Metatron previewed that they're working on “The Second Coming,” and there is plenty to speculate about from that tease for however long the hiatus lasts before (hopefully) Season 3!

Although the finale ended without giving any further explanation, “The Second Coming” seems most likely to refer to the second coming of Jesus Christ in the Christian faith and/or a particular poem by William Butler Yeats. In Christianity, The Second Coming is the idea that Jesus will return to Earth after his ascension to Heaven following his crucifixion, but Good Omens actually showed the crucifixion of Jesus back in Season 1. It was notable enough that both Crowley and Aziraphale were present, but neither gave any sign that there was anything particularly divine about him. 

Besides, Good Omens tends to draw on stories from the Old Testament, such as Noah's Ark in Season 1 and the Trials of Job in Season 2. It seems most likely to me that a Good Omens version of The Second Coming would involve a second attempt at the apocalypse via an Antichrist, since Adam didn’t exactly work out in Season 1. That was Hell's effort, so it’s hard to guess what Heaven’s attempt would be. 

The mention of “The Second Coming” could also be a nod to the poem of the same name by William Butler Yeats. Written in the aftermath of World War I, the poem involves apocalyptic imagery to go along with the line that "Surely the Second Coming is at hand." Basically, Yeats’ version of The Second Coming evokes terrifying end times more than Heaven on Earth, and that sounds like something that Good Omens would lean into... and somehow make funny.

If a second apocalypse is planned for Season 3, the bad news is that Crowley and Aziraphale aren’t on the same page. As much as their incompetence in Season 1 was entertaining enough to make my list of things I wanted to return in Season 2, that was when I assumed they’d always be on the same team! 

Is The Love Story Over? 

As much as a second apocalypse is a scary prospect (particularly in light of the even scarier fact that Good Omens is not yet renewed for Season 3), the biggest emotional blow of the finale was the split between Crowley and Aziraphale. Their farewell was all the more painful after they started the season as a mostly united front, even if they didn’t entirely agree about Gabriel or – on a smaller scale – how to get Nina and Maggie to fall in love. Just look at how David Tennnant and Michael Sheen described Crowley and Aziraphale’s relationship at the beginning of Season 2 to CinemaBlend, prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike: 

• DAVID TENNANT: "Well, they've only got each other now because they don't have their respective head offices. They are so reliant on each other, and they are the only other person who can really understand what it is to have this existence. And really, I think they're quite content with that, to an extent, and keeping their heads down is obviously the super objective to just get by. So when everything unravels, it's far from ideal."
• MICHAEL SHEEN: "And of course, this third character comes along, Jim, angel Gabriel, with no memory. And so inevitably, they start to be like the parents to this errant exasperating child who shows up. And so that kind of the sense of them being in this sort of marriage is obviously made more extreme by the fact that they have to look after this strange child."

Additionally, Neil Gaiman has said many times (including on Twitter) that Crowley and Aziraphale's relationship on Good Omens’ is a love story, so if I’m confident of anything for Season 3, it’s that their love story isn’t over despite their schism at the end of Season 2. I have to take Crowley's side when it comes to the argument with Aziraphale, but surely they can resolve their fight! Gaiman just needs to channel his inner Jane Austen. 

You can find all six episodes of Good Omens Season 2 streaming with an Amazon Prime subscription now, as well as the full first season, while waiting for some (hopefully good) news about the future of the series! 

The sonic screwdriver has been part of Doctor Who lore since 1968, and while its importance in the Classic era varied depending on who was playing The Doctor, it’s become an integral aspect of the show’s modern run. From being able to unlock nearly every lock (deadbolts are a no-go) to being able to study strange energy readings, this is an integral tool in the adventuring Time Lord’s arsenal, and its look frequently changes with each regeneration. This will be the case with David Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor, whom we met when Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor regenerated last year, and the sonic screwdriver he’ll be using looks, as the Tenth Doctor would often say, brilliant for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary.

We still have four months to go until the three episodes celebrating Doctor Who’s 60 years on Earth are celebrated, but a special video has been released showing off the sonic screwdriver this new Tennant-played incarnation of The Doctor will wield. Take a look:

This is a pretty elaborate design, even by Doctor Who standards, though it appears to be for good reason. This latest sonic screwdriver looks like it’s a morphing of all the sonic screwdrivers used in the show’s modern era. The bottom half looks primarily influenced by the sonic screwdriver the Ninth and Tenth Doctors used, while the top half looks like a blending of elements from the Eleventh and Twelfth Doctor years, and the gold finish Is reminiscent of the yellow light the Thirteenth Doctor’s version of the tool emitted. Because the Fourteenth Doctor is leading the 60th anniversary specials, it’s only fitting that he use a sonic screwdriver that pays tribute to the show’s revival era, which launched in 2005.

Now that this new sonic screwdriver has been revealed, there’s a specific question that’s popped up in my head: how much will we see of it? Yes, the Fourteenth Doctor will almost certainly have it for the entirety of the 60th anniversary specials, but will that be all we see of it, or Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor keep using it? Remember, in Peter Capaldi’s first season as the Twelfth Doctor, he continued using the sonic screwdriver that Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor had, and it wasn’t until the end of the following season that he finally obtained one of his own from the TARDIS, as he’d been relying on sonic sunglasses for a while. This is quite an intricate piece of craftsmanship to only be shown off in for only three episodes, so my money’s on it staying in the Fifteenth Doctor’s hands, at least for his first season.

Although specific airdates for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary episodes haven’t been announced yet, we’ll get to see the Fourteenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver in action this November. While Man subscribers still have accessed to the released Doctor Who seasons of the modern era, remember that unless you’re in the United Kingdom or Ireland, you’ll need a Disney+ subscription to watch new episodes going forward. Along with David Tennant, the Doctor Who 60th anniversary cast includes Catherine Tate, Neil Patrick Harris and Yasmin Finney, to name a few.

The days are counting down until Good Omens returns to Prime Video with new episodes for the first time since 2019. Season 2 brings back Michael Sheen as the angel Aziraphale and David Tennant as the demon Crowley, although this time the show will pick up with them dealing with semi-retirement instead of a looming armageddon. The two stars spoke with CinemaBlend about how their characters have coped with the freedom they gained to be together on Earth at the end of Season 1… and the problems on the way with naked Gabriel, a.k.a. Jon Hamm.

Season 2 will arrive for Amazon Prime subscribers in the 2023 TV schedule on Friday, July 28. When fans last saw Crowley and Aziraphale in Season 1, the demon and angel were celebrating their liberty from Heaven and Hell (as well as averting the apocalypse) over drinks at the Ritz. When speaking with the stars (prior to the SAG strike) about how Season 2 picks up with their characters, I asked how angelic/demonic retirement works, and it turns out that old habits die hard. Michael Sheen previewed:

Aziraphale is still able to do everything that made him want to save the world in the first place back in Season 1, but he can’t count on Gabriel or Michael or any of the other angels anymore. For all that Crowley has a place on Michael Sheen’s list of what Aziraphale wanted, he’s not exactly an angelic ally who will provide some structure! In fact, David Tennant shared that Crowley is facing the same conundrum with his old ties to Hell, saying: 

The political machinations of Season 2 may not involve trying to end the world like what happened in Season 1, but the archangel Gabriel disappearing from Heaven and then turning up at Aziraphale’s door with no memory is bound to cause trouble with both sides. The Good Omens Season 2 trailer also revealed that amnesiac Gabriel involves naked Jon Hamm, with the actor covered by nothing but a blanket for at least one scene in the bookshop. 

When I noted to Michael Sheen and David Tennant that being pulled back into Heaven and Hell’s messes seems to involve some naked Jon Hamm, Sheen responded:

Gabriel was a big fan of human clothes back in Season 1, which could make it all the funnier that he apparently isn’t wearing anything when he pays Aziraphale a visit. No memory and no clothes, but plenty of mystery! The trailer shows that Crowley at least will be very (and hilariously) alarmed at finding the archangel in the bookshop. Take a look at the footage: 

Crowley yelping and jumping backwards at seeing Gabriel is both a great gag and a throwback to what happened the last time that he encountered the archangel. At the time, Crowley was disguised as Aziraphale in Heaven, and Gabriel told him to “shut your stupid mouth and die already” in some hellfire. Of course, Gabriel himself presumably doesn’t remember that or anything else that happened in Season 1 that Season 2 could bring back!

Fortunately, the wait for new episodes is nearly over. All six episodes of Good Omens Season 2 will release on Prime Video on Friday, July 28. You can also revisit the first season streaming now!

The second season of Prime Video’s Good Omens is on the way, just over four years after the first season premiered to introduce David Tennant as the demon Crowley and Michael Sheen as the angel Aziraphale. The first season was based on the beloved book of the same name by Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett, with readers having a pretty good idea of what would happen in the show. The second season is heading into uncharted territory without a book to use as guide, and the newly-released opening credits sequence could reveal a lot about the plot that will bring the stars back to their roles… whether or not we can interpret the clues yet. 

The Season 2 Opening Credits

Prime Video had a heavenly treat for fans of Good Omens with the release of the opening credits sequence for Season 2, when the first episode of the new season won’t premiere for viewers with Amazon Prime subscriptions until July 28 in the 2023 TV premiere schedule. Clocking in at almost two minutes, the new credits reuse the same theme tune and figures for Crowley and Aziraphale, but just about everything else is very different. Take a look:

Now, as somebody who has read the Good Omens book and considers the series to be among the best Prime Video shows, I couldn’t tell you what most of that means, but I sure am excited! The Heaven and Hell imagery isn't surprising, but a vat of pickled herring in a graveyard that includes the headstone for Jane Austen? A zeppelin and propeller planes that look right out of World War II? A trip to outer space? Rabbits and hearts falling from the sky? They could mean anything! In fact, Neil Gaiman took to Tumblr to confirm to a fan that there’s a lot packed into the intro for Season 2: 

There are some identifiable reveals in the opening, such as “The Arrival” as the title of the first episode and members of the cast who will be returning. I’m also guessing that the gravestone marked “HERE LIES THE FORMER SHELL OF BEELZEBUB” is a nod to the fact that the role of Beelzebub will be played in Season 2 by Bridgerton’s Shelley Conn instead of Season 1 actress Anna Charlotte Martin reprising her role. The WWII imagery also suggests that we'll get some Crowley/Aziraphale flashbacks again, but as for why the Season 2 opening could probably reveal a whole lot… well, let’s look back to 2019 for that. 

The Season 1 Opening Credits

Prime Video also released the opening credits to Season 1 back in 2019, and any reader who knew the Good Omens book well could have explained the apple tree in a garden, the burning bookstore, the spaceship, and even the fish falling from the sky. Once you know the events of the book and/or have seen the full first season, it’s clear that the credits tell a lot of the story. It all makes sense in hindsight, and I'm guessing that the same will be true for Season 2! Take a look back at the Season 1 opening, if you’re in the mood for a refresher: 

If Season 2’s opening is packed with “more Easter Eggs than a fancy Easter Egg shop,” as Neil Gaiman phrased it, then it seems like a safe bet that everything is important to the story… but we just won’t be able to figure everything out until the episodes release. Given that Prime Video hasn’t even released a trailer yet to show whether the stars recaptured the Season 1 chemistry that Gaiman praised in 2019 or if there will be plenty of Queen songs to get stuck in our heads all over again, there’s only so much speculation we can do!

For now, we can all at least revisit the first season streaming with Amazon Prime Video as the weeks count down to Season 2, and hope that whatever comes in the next batch of episodes will be as entertaining as the end of the world was in Season 1.  

Two months ago, Jodie Whittaker’s run as the Thirteenth Doctor came to an end on Doctor Who, with the final minutes of “The Power of the Doctor” showing her regenerating into the Fourteenth Doctor. However, rather than a new face gracing the screen, fans were treated to the return of David Tennant, who previously starred as the Tenth Doctor from 2005 to 2010, and then popped back up in 2013 for the 50th anniversary special, “The Day of the Doctor.” Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor is now primed to lead the three special episodes celebrating Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary in November 2023, and on Christmas Day, the first full-length trailer for this special event premiered, which you can watch below.

This trailer delivered a nice appetizer of what’s to come during Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, including looks at Catherine Tate back as Donna Noble and Neil Patrick Harris’ mysterious villainous character. But needless to say there’s still plenty of mystery surrounding this next chapter of Doctor Who that’s being spearheaded by returning showrunner Russell T. Davies. So before 2022 is over and we enter 2023, let’s go over the big questions we have about the 60th anniversary after watching the trailer, starting with the star of the show.

Why Does The Fourteenth Doctor Look Like The Tenth Doctor?

Up until “The Power of the Doctor” premiered, there was a chance that David Tennant could have been returning to Doctor Who as the Tenth Doctor. But no, instead Tennant is involved as a new form of The Doctor, and to be fair, there is some precedence for this. Remember when Tom Baker’s mysterious Curator told the Eleventh Doctor in “The Day of the Doctor” that “in years to come” he might find himself “revisiting” a few faces, “but just the old favorites.” 

But if Doctor Who was willing to come up with an explanation for why the Twelfth Doctor looked like Peter Capaldi’s previous Doctor Who character, Lobus Caecilius, then surely there has to be a specific reason for why the Fourteenth Doctor looks like the Tenth Doctor, right? It’s unlikely this is just pure chance like most previous regenerations have been, so could some outside force have influenced this regeneration? Is this directly tied into the 60th anniversary’s main story or is it a side puzzle? Even though we won’t spend much time with David Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor since Ncuti Gatwi’s Fifteenth Doctor is trailing close behind him (more on that later), I’m eager to learn what caused this form of The Doctor to come into existence.

How Does Donna Noble Become Able To See The Doctor Without Dying?

The last time we saw Donna Noble on Doctor Who, she’d just gotten married to Karl Collins’ Shaun Temple (who’s also back for the 60th anniversary, as is Jacqueline King’s Sylvia Noble and the late Bernard Cribbins’ Wilfred Mott), and she still had no clue about The Doctor’s existence. Remember that in “Journey’s End,” The Doctor was forced to erase Donna’s memories of him so that the Time Lord knowledge she’d absorbed wouldn’t destroy her mind. As a result, if Donna were to remember see The Doctor again, her mind would burn up.

The Doctor Who 60th anniversary trailer shows that a decade and a half later, Donna has a feeling that she once had something “lovely” in her life that’s missing. Well, that “lovely” thing is about to come back into her life, with her and The Doctor’s paths crossing for the first time since “The End of Time.” There’s even a humorous moment in the trailer where Donna’s mother tries to block the Fourteenth Doctor from her view, and yet we’ll evidently hit a point in the 60th anniversary when Donna is able to look at the Time Lord without her head combusting. So what changes? Perhaps more importantly, will Donna still be able to see and remember The Doctor once the events of the 60th anniversary are over, or will she return to her previous oblivious state?

Seriously, Who Is Neil Patrick Harris Playing?

When Neil Patrick Harris was announced to be appearing in Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, Russell T. Davies said that the Doogie Howser, M.D. and How I Met Your Mother alum is “playing the greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced.” From there, popular guesses for the identity of this character included The Celestial Toymaker and The Master, and while the trailer reaffirmed that this antagonist has a flair for theatricality, the BBC is still keeping who this individual is under wraps.

That being said, this character’s blatant eccentricity and multiple costumes, as well a shot of someone stepping into a toy and games store called Mr. Emporium, makes it even more likely that this will be The Celestial Toymaker. Previously played by Michael Gough in the First Doctor adventure “The Celestial Toymaker” broadcast in 1966, this villain only ever made the one televised appearance. In the years since, this role has been criticized for having a white actor play an Asian caricature, so if Neil Patrick Harris is indeed playing The Celestial Toymaker, perhaps this portrayal will be just the thing to improve the villain’s reputation.

What Are Those Robotic Menaces?

Along with Neil Patrick Harris’ character causing trouble in Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, the Fourteenth Doctor will also have to contend with a group of unnamed robotic menaces that look like insect humanoids. The trailer shows these mechanical adversaries fighting UNIT soldiers, and they’re clearly not lacking for firepower. But are these menaces serving Harris’ character, or are they allied with him in some way? What’s their endgame? Could they become recurring Doctor Who foes, or are they a one-time only deal?

Who Is Ruth Madelyn’s Shirley Anne Bingham?

Following Neil Patrick Harris, the next brand-new face to Doctor Who lore to account for in the 60th anniversary is The Level and The Rook actress Ruth Madelyn playing Shirley Anne Bingham. Unfortunately, the name is the only piece of information that’s been revealed about this character, leaving us to speculate for the next year about how she fits into this story. Maybe she’s a UNIT officer who gets looped into this latest round of craziness bombarding the United Kingdom. Maybe she’s someone connected to Neil Patrick Harris’ character, and is either helping him or ignorant of his true intentions. Who knows, maybe this will lead to her becoming a recurring character on Doctor Who.

How Does Beep The Meep Fit Into The Story?

Yes, that furry creature we briefly see in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary trailer is an established character, though not from the TV side of this franchise. Beep the Meep started out appearing in the Doctor Who Magazine comic strip and later appeared in various audio dramas from Big Finish Productions. So the 60th anniversary marks Beep’s live-action debut, but if this is indeed the same Beep from those other projects, then don’t let that cute exterior fool you, because Beep is an evil being that won’t hesitate to kill anyone who stands in its way of conquering everything in site. However, if that demeanor remains intact, though that then begs the question of how Beep is tied to Neil Patrick Harris’ character and those robotic menaces.

When Will The Fifteenth Doctor Arrive, And Where Exactly Is He?

Whatever unfolds in Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary, by the time it’s over, Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor will be on the scene, and from there he’ll start traveling across time and space in the TARDIS with his new companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson. Oftentimes a new Doctor debuts at the end of their predecessor’s final adventure, but I can’t help wondering if the 60th anniversary will throw a curveball by having Gatwa appear earlier on. 

But even if that’s not the case, here’s something else to consider: Russell T. Davies informed Doctor Who Magazine (via CBR) that the above stormy sky background was only used for these 60th anniversary previews, as the “actual location” we find the Fifteenth Doctor in “would give away too much!” What could be so spoilery about this location? The first thought that comes to mind is that he’s back on Gallifrey, which was a nuked wasteland the last time we saw it, but that’s just one of a handful of guesses on the table for the foreseeable future.

Most, if not all of the answers to these questions will come when the three Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary episodes air in November 2023. Next year will also mark the show’s shift to streaming exclusively on Disney+ in the United States and everywhere else in the world aside from the UK and Ireland, where it will continue to air on BBC One.

Doctor Who still has a way to go until its 60th anniversary festivities begin, which means that there’s still plenty of time for fans to speculate and learn more details about the massive celebration. While there haven’t been many official announcements about the specials as of late, it’s looking like we now have more possible evidence that incoming Doctor Ncuti Gatwa will have a role to play. While it originally seemed like David Tennant would be the lead throughout the entirety of them, a new post from Gatwa might suggest he'll be along for the ride as well. 

Ncuti Gatwa took to Instagram recently and shared photos of the Doctor Who set, The Doctor’s new outfit, incoming companion actress Millie Gibson, and one other tidbit that fans might’ve missed. Take a look at the picture of the clapboard in the post, and continue on to find out how this relates to the upcoming anniversary celebration: 

There’s a photo of the Sex Education alum as The Doctor on the clapboard but, as some might’ve noticed, he’s not wearing the same outfit he showed off in the photos from his post. Those actually look like the same clothes we saw his character wear in the only Who footage we’ve seen of him so far. Those who revisit that will notice that there’s someone else wearing those clothes earlier in the trailer, and that’s David Tennant’s incarnation of the Doctor.

So what does this mean? It seems like there’s a solid possibility that David Tennant’s Doctor will indeed turn into Ncuti Gatwa’s iteration. While that may sound obvious to some Doctor Who fans, there was some speculation about the special creating a multiverse within the show and in the proccess, possibly justifying multiple Doctors existing at once. One can't help but get the feeling that Tennant’s iteration of the hero will indeed regenerate into Gatwa’s version, but when will that happen? 

Given the past regeneration trends, it’s possible that Tennant’s Doctor will turn into Gatwa’s before the end of the 60th anniversary special. Whether that occurs in the final moments of the show or somewhere midway through, we can’t say, but it's gradually looking like a possibility. 

On the flip side, we’ve also seen Doctors take some time to get a new outfit after regenerating, so this could be the look he’ll rock for a bit in Season 14 until he gets those fresh threads that were teased on Instagram. Of course, it would be a bit of a bummer if we didn’t see the Barbie star until the 60th was all over but, much like the previous scenario, it could happen. 

When Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary happened, that special featured a brief look at Peter Capaldi’s Doctor ahead of his official debut. If the producers were able to include that cameo in one episode, I don’t see any reason why the upcoming multi-part programs would need to roll from start to finish without Ncuti Gatwa being involved in any way. We’ll just have to wait and see if that happens, though. 

Continue to keep an eye out for more clues about all the Who we’ll be watching with Disney+ subscriptions later in 2023. Those wanting to catch Doctor Who via streaming right now can do so using an HBO Max subscription. Unfortunately, we’ll be waiting on new episodes featuring Ncuti Gatwa until late 2023, but it’s looking so far like the wait will be worth it. 

Star Trek: Voyager vet Robert Picardo spent years playing a character called “The Doctor,” but if you were to ask most pop culture fans who “The Doctor” is, chances are good they’d name one of the past or present leads from another science fiction mainstay: Doctor Who. Fans of both franchises will hopefully be delighted to know that Picardo had a bit of fun in that regard recently, as he approached present and past Who stars David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker in an effort to figure out who the real Doctor is. 

Robert Picardo has been posting lots of entertaining content on Twitter from Showmasters’ London Film and Comic Con, and he apparently couldn’t help but snap a few pics with some modern-day Doctor Who elites. Picardo seemed to first track down the upcoming star of Doctor Who’s 60th-anniversary specials, David Tennant, and just had to pick a faux fight about which of them is The Doctor of the future: 

David Tennant is responsible for some of Doctor Who’s best episodes, so it’s no surprise he was unwilling to acknowledge Robert Picardo’s claim. (That cheekiness is what makes him aces as the demon Crowley in Good Omens.) On top of that Tennant is the first Doctor incarnation to return after his regeneration, which feels like it only solidifies his status as one of the greatest of all time to ever do the role. 

Picardo’s Doctor had some great moments on Star Trek: Voyager, but even I would struggle to say his Doctor is more deserving of the title than Tennant. That said, I definitely think Picardo would make a fine Doctor on Doctor Who if there was ever an opportunity for him to be a guest star, in case anyone with the power to make that happen is reading. 

Robert Picardo later managed to find Jodie Whittaker, who had just recently finished her run in Doctor Who. Picardo asked her who The Doctor was, and much like Tennant, she was unwilling to give him the answer he wanted: 

These exchanges are just too geeky for words, and I absolutely love them. It’s not often that fans will see the actors of their favorite franchises engage in character-centric banter on this level, so kudos to Robert Picardo, Jodie Whittaker, and David Tennant for having fun with the tangential connection between the two franchises. 

Robert Picardo’s fun tweets are the latest crossover between Star Trek and Doctor Who, but not the only one. Both franchises collided in the famous IDW crossover Assimilation², which featured Matt Smith and Tom Baker’s Doctors, as well as the crew of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It’s definitely worth a read for anyone geeking out like I am about Robert Picardo snapping photos with quippy captions with David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker. Now, if only Paramount+ and Doctor Who’s new home Disney+ can work on getting us a live-action crossover between the two franchises, my life would be complete. 

Catch Robert Picardo’s Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, which is available to stream on Paramount+. Those looking to watch Doctor Who on streaming can do so with an HBO Max subscription, though that could change once the Disney deal takes effect.

Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who lead recently said farewell, and many fans were quite surprised when she didn’t regenerate into Ncuti Gatwa’s iteration, but instead seemed to revert back into David Tennant’s Doctor, and the character's body wasn't all that regenerated. Now, as fans are eager and latching onto any details hoping they explain what’s ahead in Doctor Who, returning showrunner Russell T. Davies explained why The Doctor’s clothes changed. 

It’s rare The Doctor's appearance is affected in ways beyond their physical structure when regenerating, so there were definitely some confused Doctor Who fans when the character’s whole outfit changed as well. Russell T. Davies confirmed to Doctor Who Magazine that this wasn’t some mistake or oversight and that he had a definitive reason for ensuring David Tennant didn’t appear in Jodie Whittaker’s outfit (via Radio Times): 

Doctor Who is a progressive franchise, so it’s of little surprise Russell T. Davies’ reasoning was rooted in sensitivity to other cultures. He didn’t want David Tennant appearing in what one might perceive as women’s clothing to come off as disrespectful, and as such, ensured they made the costume change for the regeneration. Which isn't to say Tennant wasn't a peach during his stint as Davina in the Scottish comedy Rab C. Nesbitt, but still.

Russell T. Davies continued explaining his point, sharing why he didn’t feel it was right to put David Tennant in Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor outfit. He noted that the move was just as much to respect Whittaker’s legacy, as well as to prevent what might be an awkward image from living on in tabloids, newspapers, and the Internet for decades to come:

One thing that Russell T. Davies didn’t mention was whether or not Doctor Who will provide some canonical explanation for why this occurred. After all, it’s usually quite common for The Doctor to at least spend a little time in their predecessor’s outfit so that fans can see “their look” unfold in the opening episodes. Of course, that wasn’t necessary with David Tennant’s Doctor, since fans already know he’s a tie and trenchcoat type of Doctor. 

Now that there’s some official response out there, I'm not sure Doctor Who needs to address it in full. The series likes to play fast and loose with the rules of its universe as is, and ultimately, this isn’t some show-breaking detail that fans will talk about for years. In fact, I'd wager many will forget as Doctor Who jumps into the Disney+ era with a potentially larger budget and a chance to draw more eyes. Still, it’s nice to have some clarity on the situation and see that Doctor Who is still looking out for smaller communities and protecting them. 

Doctor Who is on a break, but fans can expect to see the 60th Anniversary celebration kick off in 2023 with a star-studded cast. Anyone can get hyped for that by binging the series with an HBO Max subscription, and maybe checking out some of David Tennant’s greatest moments as The Doctor. 

Spoilers for Inside Man ahead.

As someone who has seen Inside Man, admittedly I did have to look up a synopsis to fully understand what the heck was going on. To put it bluntly, David Tennant’s character Harry Watling makes some royally bad decisions throughout the show that descend into one wild ending. Much like me, many viewers of this 2022 TV schedule entry were confused by the show, and even annoyed by it, they then took to Twitter to explain their hilariously harsh thoughts, even though they watched the whole thing. Let’s just say their thoughts about Inside Man were not as kind as their reactions to the announcement that Tennant would be returning to Doctor Who. 

Starting with Abbie Covington, she pointed out just how many bad decisions Tennant’s character made, saying: 

She makes a good point, clearly, the vicar should have quit while he was ahead. For some context, Harry is clearly not good at crime. During the show, he ends up telling his wife about Janice (the woman he locked in their basement). Then in episode two, Harry and his wife can't figure out how to proceed, and Janice, the person they've locked in their basement, gives them tips on how to get away with murder. The vicar also accidentally locks his son in the basement with Janice, without knowing he did so. To top it all off, things really went sideways at the end, when Harry’s wife dies after getting hit by a garbage truck, his son Ben hits Janice in the head with a hammer, and then Harry attempts and fails to kill Janice. Long story short, Harry ends up in jail because of these many missteps. 

To this point, JR, Come Back posted on Twitter: 

Other people were really thrown off by how good the Inside Man cast was, compared to how much they disliked the show. I can sympathize with them, I mean Stanley Tucci and David Tennant, that’s an exciting pair-up. While these two actors are beloved, this show is not, and it left viewers aghast. In response to Tennant’s casting as the vicar, Thomas Cromwell tweeted: 

Others, like bryn gallagher enjoyed Tucci but couldn’t get past Tennant’s plot line, writing: 

We’ll close things out with DavKind who watched all four episodes, and while he didn’t like the show, he acknowledged why he couldn’t look away and ended up watching all four episodes. He wrote: 

So, while you can watch Inside Man with a Netflix subscription, these people would likely tell you to proceed with caution. One show you can watch with a little less apprehension though is Doctor Who, especially after that shocking ending for Jodie Whittaker’s doctor, that confirmed how David Tennant would be involved in the 60th Anniversary cast. 

Over the years, Steven Moffat has created shows like Sherlock, Dracula, and Jekyll that explore and the internal darkness that lies behind his characters’ eyes to create fascinating, and award-winning drama series that are often regarded as the best of their era. Now, the former Doctor Who showrunner and writer has come out with a new the thriller series about four strangers whose lives become entangled despite living on opposite sides of the globe.

If you have watched, or are planning on watching, the 2022 Netflix series Inside Man (which already premiered on BBC in September), there’s a good chance you are trying to figure out where you’ve seen the actors before. While some, like David Tennant and Stanley Tucci, are easily recognizable, other members of the Inside Man cast may need some explanation. Let’s dive into the actors and where you’ve seen them before.

David Tennant (Harry Watling)

Taking on the role of Harry Watling, a seemingly normal vicar living in a quiet English village, is David Tennant, who previously worked with the show’s creator on Doctor Who, where he played the Tenth Doctor.

But, Doctor Who isn’t the only beloved franchise that has featured Tennant in some shape or form, as the talented and prolific actor voiced a character on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, played the villainous Kilgrave in the Netflix Marvel series Jessica Jones, and even popped up in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. On top of all of that, Tennant has appeared in movies like Fright Night, Mary Queen of Scots, and Bad Samaritan. Tennant’s other TV appearances include Good Omens, Around the World in 80 Days, Broadchurch, and countless others.

Dolly Wells (Janice Fife)

Dolly Wells appears in the cast as Janice Fife, a nondescript math teacher who could very well be more complicated than she appears.

Wells, who previously worked with Steven Moffat on the 2020 drama series Dracula, is no stranger when it comes to landing prominent roles on the small screen, as she has several dozen credits to her name. Over the years, she has appeared on shows like Doll and Em (she created and wrote the series as well), Blunt Talk, Some Girls, Star Stories, and Spy, to name a few. She has also landed roles in movies like Bridget Jones’s Diary (one of the best movies on Netflix), its 2016 sequel Bridget Jones’s Baby, and various others like Can You Ever Forgive Me? and Izzy Gets the F*ck Across Town.

Stanley Tucci (Jefferson Grieff)

Stanley Tucci appears on the Inside Man as Jefferson Grieff, a criminologist who is now a death row inmate after being convicted of murdering his wife. Despite the circumstances, Grieff still provides assistance as he awaits his execution.

Known for a number of outstanding movie performances, Tucci has long been one of the most interesting actors in Hollywood, even when you don’t take into consideration his fascinating life away from film and TV sets. The winner of two Golden Globes, three Primetime Emmys, and dozens of other accolades, Tucci has appeared in everything from family-friendly comedies like Beethoven to harrowing thrillers like The Lovely Bones, as well as in modern comedy classics like The Devil Wears Prada and Julie and Julia. Recently, the actor and amateur chef has led his own docuseries, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.

Lydia West (Beth Davenport)

Taking on the role of Beth Davenport, an investigative journalist, who seeks assistance from death row inmate Jefferson Grieff, is Lydia West.

Prior to joining the Inside Man cast, West appeared on shows like It’s a Sin, The Pentaverate, Suspicion, and Dracula, which was also created by Steven Moffat. West got her start on Russell Davies’ 2019 dystopian sci-fi drama series, Years and Years, on which she played a character whose dream was to turn herself into pure data. 

Lyndsey Marshal (Mary)

Lyndsey Marshal shows up on the series as Harry Watling’s wife, Mary.

Throughout her career, Marshall has split up her roles between film, TV, and theatre, landing prominent and memorable roles in each medium. Marshall’s big-screen projects include movies like The Hours, Hereafter, That Day We Sang, and Trespass Against Us. Fans of the short-lived HBO series, Rome will recognize Marshal from her portrayal of Cleopatra during the show’s two-season run, or at least various other performances on Being Human, Hanna, and Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 

Louis Oliver (Ben)

Appearing as Harry and Mary Watling’s son, Ben, on the Inside Man cast is Louis Oliver, the real-life son of show creator Steven Moffat, according to Bustle.

If Oliver looks familiar, then it could have something to do with the fact he showed up on the Midnight Mass cast in 2021. If not Mike Flanagan’s terrifying Netflix horror series, then it is probably because Oliver played a younger version of Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular character on the BBC drama series, Sherlock, at one point during the show’s third season.

Atkins Estimond (Dillon)

Atkins Estimond appears on Inside Man as Dillon Kempton, an inmate whose cell is next to Jefferson Grieff's on death row.

Prior to landing a role in the cast, Estimond appeared on shows like Hightown, Lodge 49, How to Get Away with Murder, Powers, and multiple others. He has also popped up in movies like Dumb and Dumber To, Folk Hero & Funny Guy, SuperFly, and Sons 2 the Grave.

Dylan Baker (Casey)

And then there is Dylan Baker, who plays the role of Casey, a prison official where Jefferson Grieff is on death row.

Whether he’s playing Dr. Curt Connors in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man movies, portraying complicated characters in dark comedies like Happiness, or giving Emmy-nominated performances on shows like The Good Wife, Baker did a little bit of everything before landing a spot in the Inside Man cast. He’s even appeared in horror comedies like the 2007 Halloween anthology film, Trick ‘r Treat. It’s just too bad we didn’t get to see Baker play The Lizard in the cancelled Spider-Man 4.

You can watch all of these actors and other members of the Inside Man cast, as the four-episode drama series is currently streaming in its entirety. But you will need an active Netflix subscription to watch one of the most interesting shows remaining on the 2022 fall TV schedule.

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Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Doctor Who special “The Power of the Doctor.” Read at your own risk!

Doctor Who said goodbye to Jodie Whittaker’s Time Lord in “The Power of the Doctor,” and immediately threw fans for a loop when former star David Tennant appeared as her successor (at least the fans who haven't read online theories). After that shocking moment, the BBC threw another curveball by revealing a trailer of what’s ahead for the beloved series in 2023. The trailer, while short, may have offered answers to some big questions fans have had about the 60th anniversary specials, as well as Ncuti Gatwa’s official debut. 

The trailer is indeed criminally short, perhaps understandably, but there are still key elements to pull from it. Before we dive into all that, take a look below to catch our first exciting look at Doctor Who’s 60th-anniversary specials:

To the untrained eye, it may not seem like there’s much to pull from that, but there are indeed two key takeaways that might answer a couple of big questions we’ve had regarding Ncuti Gatwa's eventual debut in Doctor Who. 

Ncuti Gatwa Will Seemingly Arrive During The 60th Anniversary Specials

The trailer featured David Tennant’s Doctor running around, a quick flash of Neil Patrick Harris’ mysterious villain, and a disgruntled Ncuti Gatwa. As it's titled “Doctor Who Returns In 2023…” it already stood to reason that the footage therein will be seen across all three of the upcoming specials. That notion was seemingly confirmed by Rachel Talalay, who helmed one of the specials, as she explained to a fan on Twitter that the clip contains footage from all three specials, and not just the one installment she directed. 

To be fair, some Doctor Who fans were likely already under the assumption that Ncuti Gatwa would be involved in the 60th anniversary celebrations, but he hadn’t been spotted during the public filming of the specials, and wasn't reported on in any such was. Additionally, a credible report surfaced some months back that suggested his Doctor wouldn’t debut until Season 14 began. This trailer essentially confirms he’ll have at least some presence in the between-season specials, though I’m not sure it’ll be a lasting appearance, considering our second point.

The Clothes Indicate David Tennant’s Doctor Will Regenerate Into Ncuti Gatwa’s Incarnation

When Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor regenerated into David Tennant’s, fans noticed that his clothes changed during the process, switching over to a white button-up shirt and a gray tie, which looks to be exactly what Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor is wearing for his brief clip in the Doctor Who trailer. This would suggest that Tennant will either eventually regenerate into Gatwa’s Doctor, which could mean a few things, or he'll leave those clothes stashed away for the next Doctor to find, which seems a bit ludicrous, so let's stick to the other idea. 

The first thing it may mean is a potential debunking of theories suggesting multiple Doctors appearing in the show via a multiverse, or that Tennant’s Doctor will remain in the franchise permanently after this point. David Tennant is making a grand return for the 60th anniversary for his old pal and former showrunner Russell T. Davies, but it looks like he’ll be bowing out upon its conclusion to give Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor time to shine. 

Another question the Tennant-to-Gatwa switch seemingly answers, assuming David Tennant’s Doctor is around for the bulk of the three-episode special, is that Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor may not actually appear until the tail-end of the three specials. New Doctors being introduced in the final episode of the previous star's run isn’t uncommon, but it's also never guaranteed. Not all regenerations are the same, as anyone who knows the show well can confirm. Hopefully, we’ll see Gatwa’s Doctor showing up first there in 2023, because it’s getting harder to wait and see what he’s bringing to the table. 

Doctor Who is on a brief hiatus following Jodie Whittaker’s final episode, but will return to BBC and BBC American in 2023 to celebrate its 60th anniversary. There’s an impressive cast confirmed to appear for it, so get yourself prepared by bingeing the series with an HBO Max subscription.

Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS for Doctor Who’s “The Power of The Doctor” are ahead!

Another Doctor Who era is finished, with Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor regenerating at the end of “The Power of The Doctor” into the Fourteenth Doctor. However, rather than seeing Whittaker turn into Ncuti Gatwa, who was announced to be playing the new Doctor earlier this year, the Fourteenth Doctor instead shares the same face as one of their past selves. That’s right, folks, David Tennant is back on Doctor Who, and the actor has weighed in on the shocking ending of this latest special.

From 2005 to 2010, David Tennant starred in Doctor Who as the Tenth Doctor, and he reprised the role in 2013 for “The Day of The Doctor,” a.k.a. the franchise’s 50th anniversary special. While we’ve known since May that Tennant will appear in Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary celebration next year, it was never stated that he’d be back as the Tenth Doctor. Now we know why, because as many fans speculated, Tennant is instead playing the Fourteenth Doctor. Here’s what the actor had to say to BBC News about returning to Doctor Who after so long away:

Excluding David Tennant’s participation in “The Day of The Doctor,” he hadn’t been seen on Doctor Who since “The End of Time” Part 2 on January 1, 2010, which ended with the Tenth Doctor regenerating into Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor. While the years since have seen Tennant star in popular shows like Jessica Jones, Good Omens, Broadchurch and DuckTales, as the actor mentioned, Doctor Who has remained a cornerstone of his life. So the opportunity to return to the series, and in such a unique fashion, was quite welcome for him.

Although the Thirteenth Doctor-Fourteenth Doctor regeneration marks the first time in Doctor Who history that the title character has reverted back to one of their old faces, some precedence had already been established for it. In “The Day of The Doctor,” Tom Baker, who starred as the Fourth Doctor from 1974 to 1981, appeared as the mysterious Curator and informed the Eleventh Doctor that in the “years to come,” he might find himself “revisiting” a few of “the old favorites.” We’ve now reached the first instance of this happening, and David Tennant said the following about his twisty return to Doctor Who:

In case it wasn’t already clear, David Tennant isn’t cameoing as the Fourteenth Doctor new year. It’s been confirmed that Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary will consist of three special episodes airing in November 2023, and that will lead into Ncuti Gatwa taking over as the Fifteenth Doctor (which likely won’t be until early 2024). Plot details for the 60th anniversary are being kept close to the vest, but it will involve The Doctor reuniting with Catherine Tate’s Donna Noble, Yasmin Finney debuting as a character named Rose, and Neil Patrick Harris playing, as returning showrunner Russell T. Davies put it, “the greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced.”

There’s a little over a year to go until the next chapter in the long-running Doctor Who saga unfolds on BBC America, but while we wait for updates on what else the 60th anniversary holds in store, acquaint yourself with the rest of this year’s programming with our 2022 TV schedule.

Doctor Who is not far off from celebrating another decade on television, and just like it did with the 50th anniversary, The BBC is planning to do big things for the 60th. Former Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davies will return, and he’s bringing two major stars from the past, David Tennant and Catherine Tate, along for the ride. Anniversaries like this are always loaded with talent, but who can we expect to see when the celebration is finally here? 

With only months to go before the start of the specials, it looks like the cast list is pretty rounded out for now. Check out who is on the list for the 60th below, and be sure to check back, as this list will be updated as more names are announced for the big event. 

David Tennant

David Tennant is considered by many to be the best Doctor of all time, so it’s always a treat to hear when he’s involved in the Doctor Who franchise. It’s a rare sight to see him in the actual show these days, but considering he reprised his role for the 50th, some might’ve suspected he’d have some role in the 60th anniversary. 

However, I’m sure few didn’t know David Tennant would be announced as the first Doctor to be a part of the fun! As far as why or how Tennant’s Doctor returned, that’s still a topic of much speculation. We do know for a fact, though, that Tennant is being called the 14th Doctor, meaning that the 13th Doctor's regeneration wasn't a reversion back to the 10th or anything like that. As for the other details, we'll likely have to wait until the special premieres. 

Catherine Tate

Catherine Tate stole the hearts of many fans with her performance as Donna Noble in Doctor Who, but her exit was one of the saddest of The Doctor’s companions. Donna absorbed some Time Lord DNA during their journey, and thanks to an electrical shock, it activated and made her just as brilliant as The Doctor himself. Unfortunately, the fun was short-lived, and Donna and The Doctor soon discovered that if they didn’t do something, Donna would die from being unable to cope with the Time Lord DNA. 

The Doctor was forced to erase Donna’s memories of their adventures, which makes one wonder how she’s tied to this upcoming adventure in Doctor Who. This is a sci-fi show, so there’s never any shortage of explanations to how that part of the story will be retconned. Ultimately it’s just exciting to see Catherine Tate in the show and a part of such an important anniversary celebration.

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris has played a few doctors in his career, though it’s unlikely that’s who he’s playing when he comes to Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary special. Neil Patrick Harris comes into the fun as one of the greatest enemies The Doctor ever faced, but there’s not much more we know beyond that. It seems like Harris might be playing a familiar villain from The Doctor’s past, but who that could be, we can only speculate. 

The most popular Doctor Who-related speculation was that Neil Patrick Harris will play the Toymaker, and it turns out those people were right on the money! The BBC did confirm Harris' role as Toymaker ahead of the airing, though they might be trying to deceive us and he's playing both the Toymaker and someone else. We'll just have to wait and see!

Yasmin Finney

Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary is loaded with tons of returning stars, but there are a few fresh faces as well. Joining the cast for the 60th is Yasmin Finney, who will also be one of the first transgender actresses to appear in the franchise. Finney will come into the special to play Rose, a name with quite a bit of history in this show. With all the theories about a multiverse working its way into the story, is it possible that there’s some connection with Billie Piper's Rose Tyler? 

That remains to be seen, but returning showrunner Russell T. Davies has already pointed to the significance of there being two people named Rose in Doctor Who. It’s entirely possible he’s just having a bit of fun or throwing some red herrings out there to draw fans off of more obvious origin of the character, such as the popular theory that she's playing the daughter of Donna Noble. 

Jemma Redgrave

Another prominent Doctor Who character will return, though we've seen this actress way more over the years than we've seen David Tennant or Catherine Tate. Jemma Redgrave will return to the franchise once again to portray the head of UNIT Kate Stewart. Kate is likely one of the most resourceful humans on Earth with the knowledge and manpower to handle intergalactic threats, so she should be of great service to the Doctor in this adventure. 

Bernard Cribbins

Bringing back Catherine Tate and David Tennant was definitely a treat, but bringing back Bernard Cribbins as Wilfred Mott is the cherry on top. Wilfred is Donna Noble's grandfather and proved instrumental in a few adventures. It wouldn’t feel right to have an adventure with this duo and him not be involved in some way, so good on Doctor Who for bringing him in for a performance we can’t already see with an HBO Max subscription. 

Unfortunately, the upcoming 60th anniversary of Doctor Who will serve as one of Bernard Cribbins final acting roles, as he died after filming his scenes. At the same time, the fandom is blessed with the fact that Cribbins was able to suit up one final time as his character and get to be a part of such a major celebration in the franchise before his death. Hopefully Cribbins is honored further with a dedication or some sort of title card when the special airs as a tribute to all he’s given the series over the years.

Jacqueline King

Such as the case with Bernard Cribbins, it’s equally as distressing to think of a Donna Noble adventure where actress Jacqueline King isn’t in the mix. King portrayed Donna’s mother, Sylvia, in the series, and she was always a character that had a nuanced relationship with the Doctor. She, of course, harbored some resentment towards him after The Doctor was forced to remove a chunk of Donna’s memories, though that seems like a reaction par for the course that any mother would have. 

As for what Sylvia will be up to in the special, my guess will be looking out for Donna’s best interests. Most mothers would be concerned if the man that almost killed their daughter suddenly came back into their life, so I’d expect Sylvia to have some of that fear, even if she did gain some respect for The Doctor years ago.

Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa will take over as The Doctor after David Tennant's return in the 60th anniversary, so it makes sense that the 15th Doctor will have some presence in the specials. We've seen Gatwa in the promotional materials for the specials, seemingly confused on what is going on. 

Right now, we can only speculate on how he'll come into the story. Whether his appearance will happen right at the end as Tennant's latest Doctor regenerates, or if he's in the waiting place introduced during Jodie Whittaker's run where Doctors hang out we don't know. All I know is I'm excited to see him, and glad he found time away from the set of Barbie to film. 

Ruth Madeley

Ruth Madeley will come into Doctor Who as the character of Shirley Anne Bingham. We know very little about the character, though her inclusion is one being celebrated by many fans far and wide. 

Madeley's appearance in the 60th anniversary will likely be another step forward for disabled characters in major franchise projects. Madeley, who uses a wheelchair due to spina bifida, has often played roles that flip the usual narrative on characters with disabilities in pop culture. Here's hoping Doctor Who continues that trend, though I feel pretty sure it will. 

Miriam Margolyes

Harry Potter veteran Miriam Margolyes will come into Doctor Who, in the weirdest role in the 60th anniversary. Margolyes will play Meep, the freaky little creature from the trailers that gets poked in the eyeball. To be clear, Margolyes is only voicing the character, but it will be great to have such an icon involved in any way she can be.

Karl Collins

Karl Collins didn’t have a massive role in Doctor Who his first outing, but his character Shaun Temple was integral to the story all the same. Shaun was the man who Donna eventually married, and they're likely still together during the 60th anniversary. Seeing Collins return as Shaun will be a treat, and maybe this go around, he’ll be more aware of The Doctor and what he’s about. 

There’s an interesting bit of Doctor Who trivia about Karl Collins that likely isn’t relevant to the 60th anniversary but worth bringing up all the same. Collins’ character never crossed paths with Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor, but they’ve both shared the screen in the Black Mirror episode “The Entire History Of You” and appeared in the movie Attack The Block. It doesn’t seem like Whittaker will be around for the 60th, given her regeneration episode precedes it, but perhaps we’ll see them reunite again if her casting ends up being announced. 

One thing readers should note is that David Tennant has hinted that not all the surprises for the 60th anniversary are publicly known (via Radio Times). Most of the castings announced were done so because the actors were spotted by onlookers during the public filming sessions. It's entirely possible there were some actors who filmed on a closed set, and there'd be no one who could leak their appearance without some sort of penalty. I'm crossing my fingers for some surprises, and that we'll see at least one more Doctor in this massive special. 

Doctor Who’s 60th-anniversary special is due out in 2023, with some thinking it’ll arrive in November to coincide with the official anniversary month. We’ll have to wait and see, and binge our favorite episodes of the series on HBO Max in the meantime.