Overview

• Doctor Who's upcoming season 15 will feature Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Varada Sethu as his companion, marking the first TARDIS duo entirely comprised of people of color.
• Varada Sethu has addressed criticism of the show's perceived 'wokeness,' stating that inclusivity and progressiveness align with Doctor Who's core values of kindness, love, and doing the right thing.
• The casting of Sethu was influenced by her strong on-screen chemistry with Gatwa, as noted by showrunner Russell T Davies.
• While the new season has received positive fan responses, both Sethu and Gatwa have also faced online toxicity regarding their roles.
• The future of Doctor Who beyond season 15 remains uncertain, with discussions ongoing between the BBC and Disney about the show's continuation.