Doctor Who
Summary
TheDoctor Who2023 Christmas special feel similar to another episode with its foundation of the Fifteenth Doctor and his new associate , Ruby Sunday . Russell T Davies simulate the roles of showrunner and pass writer ofDoctor Whoin October 2022 , with his first episodes being the three sixtieth anniversary special . Sir Humphrey Davy previously curb these positions from 2005 to 2010 , overseeing the revival of the BBC sci - fi series after a 16 - twelvemonth suspension from the air . The threeDoctor Who60th - day of remembrance special saw David Tennant return to the cast as the Fourteenth Doctor , building up to the first appearance of Ncuti Gatwa shake off as the Fifteenth Doctor forDoctor Whoseason 14 .
The conclusion of the third 60th day of remembrance special " The Giggle " had a twist that led to the Fourteenth Doctor and the Fifteenth Doctor working together to kill the Toymaker . Gatwa ’s full debut as the serial lede occurred inthe 2023Doctor WhoChristmas special"The Church on Ruby Road , " where the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby join forces to deliver her category ’s young foster child from Goblins who require to use up her . This Christmas special , written by Humphrey Davy , shares several similarity to his first 2005 episode of the revival series , " Rose . "
At the clock time of writing this clause , all threeDoctor Who60th - anniversary special , along with theDoctor Who2023 Christmas special , can be see on Disney+ . TheDoctor Whoepisode " Rose " can be watched on Max .
Doctor Who’s 2023 Christmas Special Is Companion-Focused
The first major similarity between theDoctor Whoepisodes " Rose " and " The Church on Ruby Road " is their shared focussing on setting up the primary companion . At the rootage of " The Church on Ruby Road , " Ruby is a baby left in front of a Christian church on Christmas Eve . The episode then transition to an interview with Ruby talk about being a abandoned infant and her wish to ascertain about her biologic parent . Throughout the special , Ruby appears at various moments in her life , such as on a Nox out with her friends and her walk home from the grocery store , in effect build her character forDoctor Whoseason 14 through everyday experience .
Then the Fifteenth Doctor insert himself into Ruby ’s life as he point out the strange coincidences happening to her . Eventually , they work together to save the daylight from hungry Goblins . This mirrors Russell T Davies ’s initial instalment of the revival series,“Rose " , which follows Rose Tyler throughout her day . This leads her to face the threat of the Autons , a species of living charge plate controlled by the Nestene Consciousness . In the 2005 episode , the Ninth Doctor saves Rose from the mannequin at her job , mark the beginning of their relationship . to boot , both episodes are named after the familiar being introduced , further emphasizing the new comrade .
Ruby Joins The Fifteenth Doctor The Same Way Rose Joined The Ninth Doctor
Along with the episode being familiar - focused , Ruby ’s initial kinship with the Fifteenth Doctor mirrors Rose ’s intro to the Ninth Doctor . In both episodes , the Doctor investigates a typesetter’s case that lead them to their soon - to - be fellow . In the first scene of " The Church on Ruby Road , " the Fifteenth Doctor watch as Ruby is abandoned at a church . Their next encounter take place at a nightspot , where the Doctor forbid Ruby from knocking her glass off the table . The Fifteenth Doctor then meet Ruby at her insipid , where he helps her deliver her sept ’s Modern infant from theGoblins in theDoctor Who2023 Christmas special .
This aligns with Rose ’s narrative , where the Ninth Doctor investigates the livelihood plastic in the store where she work out . The Doctor rescues Rose from the Autons ' attack , uttering the series ' iconic command,“Run . " The plebeian thread of the Doctor ’s investigation bringing them to their young associate further intertwines these twoDoctor Whoepisodes . Ultimately , once the antagonist are defeat , both Rose and Ruby choose to move around with the Doctor aboard the TARDIS .
The Fifteenth Doctor Becomes Friendly With Ruby’s Family
Another law of similarity between the two episodes lies in the fact thatboth Doctors become link up with the family of their fresh companions . The Fifteenth Doctor meets Ruby ’s adoptive female parent , Carla Sunday , and her grandmother , Cherry Sunday . He even shares an emotional moment with Carla when Ruby ’s timeline change after being abducted by the Goblins as a baby in the past .
Similarly , the Ninth Doctor builds relationships with both Micky Smith , who is re-create by the animation plastic , and Jackie Tyler , who coquet with him in the sequence . The inclusion of the comrade ’s families creates an immediate connection with the new companion for the consultation , providing insight into their backstory before embarking on adventures with the Doctor in the TARDIS . With Davies ’s first episode ofDoctor Whoin 2005 and his initial installment with the Fifteenth Doctor for the next geological era of the serial deal many similarity , it suggests that the show ’s direction will follow the tone of his revivification while also move the series into the future .
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