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Doctor Who Introduces Bi-Generation, Two Doctors to Lead Separate Lives

David Tennant's Doctor Chooses Rest, Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Embarks on New Adventure

  • David Tennant's Doctor Who character returns for three Christmas specials, marking the 60th anniversary of the show, before the new season starts on Disney+ on Christmas Day.
  • The latest episode, 'The Giggle', introduces the concept of bi-generation, resulting in two Doctors - Tennant's Fourteenth and Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth - who can co-exist in the same world and lead separate lives.
  • The episode ends with Tennant's Doctor deciding to rest and spend time with his new found family, including former companion Mel, while Gatwa's Doctor sets off on his own adventure.
  • The episode also introduces the concept of the Toymaker, a villain who is banished from existence after losing a game against the two Doctors.
  • The next season of Doctor Who, led by Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, is set to be more LGBTQIA+ friendly and inclusive than ever, with several references to non-binary inclusion and fluid sexuality.
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