It’s interesting to note that the final episode of Doctor Who Series 15 aired in May 2025, marking the regeneration of Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor. However, it appears this wasn’t part of the initial plan for the conclusion of the long-running series’ latest finale. Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role in Sex Education, joined the cast during the 2023 anniversary specials. Despite hints spanning over three full seasons, Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor only appeared in two out of nine episodes each. The surprising twist of his regeneration into Billie Piper in “The Reality War” has left many puzzled. However, the original plan for the finale would have avoided this unexpected turn of events.
In my perspective as a movie reviewer, Ncuti Gatwa made a splash in Doctor Who’s latest season 1, but alas, he metamorphosed at the culmination of season 2. There’s a widespread sentiment that Russell T. Davies couldn’t quite recapture the magic that made his initial stint on the show, from 2005 to 2010, so captivating. However, he did revisit an old technique of weaving a narrative strand throughout an entire season, culminating in a satisfying finale payoff. Regrettably, the original ending for season 2 was revised, which left the resolution of this narrative thread unfulfilled. This omission had a significant impact on the return of one of Doctor Who’s earliest companions from 1963.
What Was Doctor Who Season 2’s Original Ending?
After the final episode of Doctor Who‘s Season 2/Series 15, many fans have been discussing that the conclusion may not have been the intended one. This is because the regeneration of actor Mandip Gill (Yaz) was unexpected and the storyline felt intricate and hurried. Recently, a TikTok account belonging to Sienna-Robyn Mavanga-Phipps, who played Poppy, the child of Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu), seems to suggest this wasn’t the original plan, as reported by IGN. An image showing the Doctor and Belinda dancing at a party was originally intended for the finale, but it was replaced following significant reshoots after Mandip Gill chose to depart from the show.
The events suggested by earlier whispers from within the production team, which hinted at the final scene of the latest season showing the Doctor, Belinda, and Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) dancing at a grand party, with Susan Foreman watching over them, appear to have been validated. Susan was the original companion of the Doctor back in 1963, portrayed by Carole Ann Ford, who is also the Doctor’s granddaughter. However, significant modifications made during reshoots have significantly changed Susan’s role in the series, leaving open more enigmas for the show’s as-yet-unrevealed future.
Carole Ann Ford’s Return to Doctor Who After 42 Years is Meaningless Now
Carole Ann Ford’s character Susan Foreman, a constant companion of her grandfather (the Doctor), played by William Hartnell, was seen from 1963 to ’64. She made a final appearance in the 1983 special event “The Five Doctors,” but for several decades afterward, she wasn’t mentioned or shown again. Ford reappeared in the Doctor’s visions during season 2, hinting at her potential key role in the series finale or future journeys. However, a change in the ending of season 2 made Carole Ann Ford’s comeback to Doctor Who after 42 years less than satisfying.
According to some insiders and Mavanga-Phipps, it was initially planned for Poppy to be the daughter of The Doctor and Belinda Chandra from an alternate reality called “Wish World”. This would have made Susan, played by Carole Ann Ford, Poppy’s mother in the series ‘Doctor Who’. However, this storyline was later changed, leaving Poppy not related to The Doctor. As a result, Carole Ann Ford’s return to ‘Doctor Who’ no longer makes sense, and it remains uncertain how her cameo appearances will be resolved.
Doctor Who Has Many Mysteries Left to Solve (So We Hope it Continues)
I’m eagerly awaiting news about the continuation of “Doctor Who,” but so far, it remains uncertain. This lack of confirmation leaves several storylines hanging, with no clear indication of when or if they’ll be resolved. Despite the positive reception of Russell T. Davies’ new “Doctor Who” adventures, they haven’t quite captured the public’s heart to the same extent as before. There are whispers that a deal has been struck between Bad Wolf and Disney, but nothing is official yet. Some speculate that “Doctor Who” might take another hiatus, as it did following Sylvester McCoy’s tenure as the Seventh Doctor in 1989. With numerous unresolved stories waiting to be wrapped up, I hope we don’t have to wait too long for more adventures with our favorite Time Lord.
Notably, Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor transformed into none other than Billie Piper in “The Reality War.” Previously, Piper portrayed Rose Tyler and the Moment in earlier seasons of Doctor Who, but it appears she has now made her debut as the Sixteenth Doctor. However, since she wasn’t officially credited as such, this unexpected change has sparked much discussion. Fans are eager for this surprise to be clarified, and Carole Ann Ford’s return to the series also warrants more recognition. Therefore, there is still hope that Doctor Who will be revived for a new and potentially more successful chapter.
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2025-06-11 20:10