Doctor Who Showrunner Fires Back at Fans Over Omega’s Shocking New Look

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Russell T Davies, the showrunner of Doctor Who, has explained and justified the transformations he made to the classic villain Omega during the final episode of season 15 titled “The Reality War,” sharing his rationale for such a significant overhaul.

In the realm of this series, Omega is recognized as one of the first Time Lords to emerge. He’s renowned for creating their unique technology, enabling them to journey not just through time but also across the vast expanse of space.

In truth, it wasn’t Omega who perished while chasing this groundbreaking achievement; instead, he was transferred to a realm composed of antimatter, a shift that bestowed upon him immense power at the cost of his original bodily form.

Intrigued by the character, I eagerly awaited the moment when he would reappear, and the anticipation heightened as I recalled only his distinctive suit left behind in the season 15 finale of Wish World – a sight that had become synonymous with him and was eagerly expected by fans.

It’s not unexpected that viewers found themselves taken aback and divided when they encountered a new interpretation of the character transformed into a colossal skeletal monster. This formidable creature, however, was promptly vanquished just a few minutes after making its return appearance.

In the current edition of Doctor Who Magazine, screenwriter Russell T Davies justifies the absence of an additional Time Lord character in the latest issue, stating that introducing another mysterious figure in a cloak might appear somewhat eccentric or illogical given that two Time Lords are already creating chaos.

Indeed, Archie Panjabi and Anita Dobson played the roles of The Rani on separate occasions. Their characters forged an uncertain partnership following a two-generation leap that occurred at the culmination of The Interstellar Song Competition.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I’d like to share an intriguing insight about the dramatic change in Omega’s appearance in The Reality War. According to the filmmaker, Steven Moffat, this transformation could be attributed to the “legend” that had grown around the Gallifreyan villain during his lengthy exile. This legend expansion, over the decades, seems to explain, at least partially, the immense scale of his metamorphosis.

In simpler terms, Davies conveyed that the characters in both series ultimately fulfill their dreams or become legendary, which is the main theme of Wish World and Underverse. This idea persists throughout the entirety of the two series, suggesting that desires and aspirations do indeed come to fruition.

Over the last four decades, and even longer periods within the fictional universe, the screenwriter explained that modifications to franchise continuity and reassessments of characters across vast spans of time contributed to transforming Omega from an enigmatic figure in robes and a mask into a monstrous, colossal creature rampaging through stories.

Davies explained, “Forty years have gone by, and with the arrival of the Time War, histories were altered. That’s who Omega has become now. Feel free to reimagine it.

I must admit, I heard quite a stir over Winston Churchill appearing on Doctor Who, given his questionable past. Yet, history often repeats itself in this manner, doesn’t it?

He mentioned: “The past of enslavement we’ve known, our approach to life is continually being reassessed. Thus, I often imagine that it’s similar on Gallifrey… Omega has undergone a new interpretation, and the narrative becomes more daring and evolves with each passing moment.

“We don’t want to repeat the past, we want to push it forward.”

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2025-06-20 23:34