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Series 14 (2024) Series 15 (upcoming) The Fifteenth Doctor is the current incarnation of the Doctor, the protagonist of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. He is portrayed by Rwandan-Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa. [1] His first series companion is Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson.
- Biography
- Psychological profile
- Appearance
A day to come
When the Thirteenth Doctor encountered Time, Time restored the Doctor from being scattered across three bodies at once, declaring that she would be "reunified", but then questioned "how long" the Doctor would remain "unified." (TV: The Vanquishers [+]Chris Chibnall, Doctor Who series 13 (BBC One and BBC America, 2021).) After they teamed up in a game against the Toymaker, the Fourteenth Doctor was told by his fifteenth incarnation that he would only find peace after settling down to heal from his traumas, quipping that they were "doing rehab out of order" by having the Fourteenth Doctor see how well adjusted his next incarnation was. The Fifteenth Doctor was also recognised by Donna Noble as being older than the fourteenth incarnation due to being from the future. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).)
Post-bi-generation
Atop the helipad attached to UNIT HQ in the City of London in late 2023, the Toymaker shot the Fourteenth Doctor with UNIT's Galvanic beam, due to his desire to play their next game with "the next Doctor", initiating a regeneration. However, as Donna Noble and Melanie Bush rushed to his side, the Doctor felt that he wasn't regenerating as he typically would and asked them to pull on his arms, causing the Fifteenth Doctor to split out of the Fourteenth Doctor in a bi-generation, a process previously believed to be a myth. Despite coming into being while the Fourteenth Doctor still existed, the Fifteenth Doctor was still older than his preceding incarnation, with Donna commenting it was "because [he] came after him", and the Fifteenth Doctor also had knowledge of events yet to come for the Fourteenth Doctor. After the Fifteenth Doctor cracked his new neck, and flirted with Mel, the Toymaker interrupted him, wanting to continue forcing the Doctors to bi-generate, but the two Doctors instead challenged him to a game of catch, and the Toymaker relented to accept the challenge. The game was then played, with the Fifteenth Doctor ultimately playing the winning throw after the Toymaker failed to catch the ball. As his prize, the Fourteenth Doctor chose to banish the Toymaker from existence, but he warned the Doctors that his legions were still "coming". The Fifteenth Doctor and Donna consoled the Fourteenth Doctor over the deaths caused by the Toymaker, with the Fifteenth Doctor giving his predecessor a reassuring hug, before walking back into the UNIT HQ. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).)
A fresh start
As he was given a tour of their TARDIS, the Fifteenth Doctor told the Fourteenth Doctor that he needed a break, with Donna agreeing that he was "running on fumes." As he convinced his fourteenth incarnation to settle down by listing their traumas, the Fourteenth Doctor confided that he couldn't leave the TARDIS behind while living on Earth. However, the Fifteenth Doctor realized that for a brief moment, the lingering powers of the Toymaker's domain were still in their reality. He used it to bring back a future TARDIS with a mallet. The Fifteenth Doctor entered the future TARDIS, with the Fourteenth Doctor and Donna following him in to say goodbye after he tried sneaking off. Giving them a fond farewell, the Fifteenth Doctor then left to travel the universe. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) Deciding that the attire of his previous incarnation "wo[uld]n't do" anymore, the Doctor[nb 1] chose his new clothing in the TARDIS, selecting sturdy boots and a new hat. (POEM: Contents [+]James Goss, Now We Are Six Hundred (Harper Design, 2017). Page 16.) The Doctor then thought on how a new chapter in his life was beginning, as he had friends to make and adventures to go on, with new threats and enemies to face with "no idea what [they'd] let themselves in for." (PROSE: "Heroes of Time" [+]Part of Whotopia: The Ultimate Guide to the Whoniverse, Simon Guerrier, Una McCormack and Jonathan Morris, BBC Books (2023).)
Personality
Enjoying the feel of being himself, the Fifteenth Doctor was charismatic and flirtatious, (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) wearing his emotions openly and unafraid to react with visceral distraught in the face of tragedy. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He sought to comfort those he knew were in distress, even offering himself as a shoulder to cry on for his fourteenth incarnation. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) However, in a moment of self-reflection, he hesitated to invite Ruby Sunday aboard the TARDIS, thinking he was "the bad luck". (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He displayed an optimistic and adventurous outlook towards the future, (PROSE: "Heroes of Time" [+]Part of Whotopia: The Ultimate Guide to the Whoniverse, Simon Guerrier, Una McCormack and Jonathan Morris, BBC Books (2023).) having been freed from the emotional baggage of his past, following the Fourteenth Doctor's rehab on Earth, allowing him to be accepting of his losses, while fondly remembering his past loved ones. He was overjoyed meeting his predecessor and had an excellent relationship with him. He was sympathetic about the Fourteenth Doctor's struggles and urged him to retire. Before the Doctors departed, they hugged each other and saluted at one another with affection. The Fifteenth Doctor did not seem to suffer from embarrassment, striding confidently around without trousers after bi-generating, (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) and ecstatically dancing to his own rhythm in a nightclub. He liked to learn new things, particularly new ways of looking at the universe. One thing he noted was assessing new ways his foes used more fantastical methods, such as the Goblin's use of coincidence, the language of rope (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) and also loved learning about new locations. (TV: Space Babies [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who series 14 (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) He had a macabre sense of humour when infiltrating the Goblin ship despite the open risk of the Goblins eating him. He was likewise so enthralled by the sight of the Goblin band he overlooked that Lulubelle was about to be eaten by the Goblin King. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) The Fifteenth Doctor took pride in his status as a time traveller, taking offence when Ruby called the Goblin's time travellers. He corrected her that their time-surfing capabilities were a mere "bimble" in comparison to "cool" time travellers like himself. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) While his immediate predecessors would dwell on lives lost in a crisis, the Fifteenth Doctor knew he "[couldn't] save everyone" and instead chose to move on. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He also chose not to dwell on his tragedies, lightly telling Ruby Sunday he has no family left, and then quickly resuming the task at hand. However, he reflected sombrely on the abandonment and adoption of the Timeless Child when seeing Carla Sunday shower Ruby with affection. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He also appeared to still suffer some trauma over his and his predecessor's encounter with the Toymaker, as the entity's child Maestro had the Fifteenth Doctor struggling to hold on to hope of stopping them, putting the victory over the Toymaker down to chance and the bi-generation, neither of which were repeatable. However he was able to regain his nerve and nearly complete the chord of banishment, though he made a mistake, necessitating John Lennon and Paul McCartney's intervention a few moments later. (TV: The Devil's Chord [+]Doctor Who (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) He could get caught up in his excitement to the point that he risked sabotaging his own efforts, (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) and also fail to notice when he was in danger until it was in front of him. (COMIC: Mancopolis [+]Alan Barnes, DWM Comics (Panini Magazines, 2024).) While he moved to protect bystanders from harm, he was not above criticising their choices or begrudging the circumstances he found himself in. He disliked faith, though admitted to needing it sometimes. (TV: Boom) Even though he was dismissive of the policeman that questioned him regarding an accident with an inflatable snowman, the Doctor stopped during his exit to reassure the man that his girlfriend would accept his marriage proposal, because his decision to buy an engagement ring before the sales was proof of character, and happily wished him a "Merry Christmas" before he left. He agreed with his predecessor that being separated from his TARDIS would "hurt", and also apologised to his ship after he struck it with a mallet to divide it. He thought that children were "the most precious gift[s] of all", and made it his mission to protect the, breaking down in tears if he realised that a child had come to harm. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He was also very protective of them, reassuring the space babies he and Rub encountered that they were safe and also caring for them for a time. (TV: Space Babies [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who series 14 (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).)
Habits and quirks
The Fifteenth Doctor spoke with a unique Scottish-Rwandan accent, which meant that, unlike his predecessors, his accent did not originate solely from the British Isles. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) The Fifteenth Doctor littered his vocabulary with flamboyant expressions, such as referring to people as "love", "honey" (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023)., The Devil's Chord [+]Doctor Who (BBC One and Disney+, 2024)., Boom [+]Steven Moffat, Doctor Who series 14 (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) and "babes." (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023)., The Devil's Chord [+]Doctor Who (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) He also used "Hell" as an intensive and noteworthy example. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023)., The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He had a tendency to vocalise his actions, such as saying, "jump", when he leapt into a hug with his fourteenth incarnation (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) and when he leap onto the rope ladder of the Goblin ship. He also whispered, "curtsey", to himself as he bowed to the Goblin King, (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) and used onomatopoeic words to describe feelings or situations on occasion. (TV: The Devil's Chord [+]Doctor Who (BBC One and Disney+, 2024)., Boom [+]Steven Moffat, Doctor Who series 14 (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) He would quip, "If you don't mind", when he wanted to be left alone to continue his activities. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023)., The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).)
Skills
The Fifteenth Doctor had the athleticism to leap over chimneys while running over rooftops at the same pace as the Goblin ship while conversing with Ruby, (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) and also had the reflexes to help the Fourteenth Doctor best the Toymaker in a game of catch, even making the winning throw. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He was quick enough to go from a dance floor to standing next to Ruby without her noticing, and catch a falling drink as he did so. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He could also balance himself on one foot for an extended period of time and could also control his blood pressure and heartrate through concentration. (TV: Boom [+]Steven Moffat, Doctor Who series 14 (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) He also possessed the technical knowledge to create the Intelligent gloves. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) Showing a love for music, (TV: The Devil's Chord [+]Doctor Who (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) the Fifteenth Doctor was an accomplished performer, able to sing and dance to distract the goblins. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He was also capable of playing the piano and leading a rendition of "Twist at the End" alongside Ruby, the Beatles and Cilla Black. (TV: The Devil's Chord [+]Doctor Who (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) He could also sing The Skye Boat Song as a way to calm himself. (TV: Boom [+]Steven Moffat, Doctor Who series 14 (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) The Doctor could also learn "the language of rope" to deduce how to manoeuvre through the goblin's ship. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) The Fifteenth Doctor displayed sharp deductive and reasoning skills, being able to interpret a reading from his sonic screwdriver which detected a 2 carat diamond ring in the pocket of a policeman and deduce that he intended to propose to his girlfriend. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) He was also able to deduce the type of landmine he was stood on when visiting Kastarion 3 and how to safely remove himself from it and the exact weight of John Francis Vater's smelted remains just by watching Ruby toss it in her hand. (TV: Boom [+]Steven Moffat, Doctor Who series 14 (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).)
Standing at 5'10, (TV: 73 Yards [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who series 14 (BBC One and Disney+, 2024).) the Fifteenth Doctor had dark skin, (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) with a "nice" new face which fitted well into place, his hair being short and his nose being "just right". His legs were firm and his eyes were bright (POEM: Contents [+]James Goss, Now We Are Six Hundred (Harper Design, 2017). Page 16.) and brown in colour. A thin black moustache rested on top his upper lip, and he had a faint scar around his right eye. (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).)
Melanie Bush described the Fifteenth Doctor as looking "beautiful", (TV: The Giggle [+]Russell T Davies, Doctor Who 2023 specials (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).) and Cherry Sunday likewise found him attractive. (TV: The Church on Ruby Road [+]Doctor Who Christmas Special 2023 (BBC One and Disney+, 2023).)
Charismatic and suave , the fashion-forward Fifteenth Doctor is one of the Time Lord’s most empathetic and compassionate incarnations. With an unrelenting need to fix problems, help those in danger and show everyone he meets the best version of themselves, this Doctor’s sense for adventure and love of the universe propels him throughout time and space.
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