First Doctor Who reviews are calling Ncuti Gatwa the "best Doctor" of the series
May. 6, 2024The reviews are in for Ncuti Gatwa’s official turn as the Fifteenth Doctor
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The first reviews for Doctor Who’s brand new season, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, are in – and they’re overwhelmingly positive.
We first met the Fifteenth Doctor (if not for a quick second) in the 60th anniversary special. He made his official appearance in the Doctor Who Christmas Special, ‘The Church on Ruby Road,’ in which he meets his new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) – and the two encounter somesinging, baby-eating goblins. The first two episodes of the new season, ‘Space Babies’ and ‘The Devil’s Chord,’ are set to premiere Saturday, May 11.
“Gatwa and Gibson are brilliant, and Jinkx Monsoon crackles with malevolent energy in a fast-paced double-bill that opens up the new season. We’re not so sure about those Space Babies, though,“wrote GamesRadar+’s Will Salmon.
The Guardianalso praised Jinx Monsoon’s new villain character, writing, “Monsoon’s wicked-witch flamboyance gives it a menacing edge.”
“Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson [bring] a sense of joy and whimsy to the long-running sci-fi series,“praised ComicBook.com’s Christian Hoffer.
“Although just two episodes in, the new Doctor Who season has already proven itself to be a bold, lively, kindhearted show; it’s still cheesy and awkward at times, but that energy and excitement goes a long way,“said Michael Boyle of Slash Film.
“It’s Gatwa’s star turn that elevates the season. With his megawatt smile and colorful costumes, he dives into the role, delivering a refreshing dynamism that makes the season a uniquely mesmerizing watch,“wrote Aramide Tinubu of Variety.
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“Gatwa is an absolute delight to watch on screen, and his personality shines as bright as the best Doctor,“said Mick Joest of CinemaBlend.“He certainly made me realize I’ve waited on a Doctor like him for a long time, and I’m glad he’s finally here.”
Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently based in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent’s Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.
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