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Doctor Who Confirms Mrs Flood as the Rani in Dramatic Mid-Credits Twist

The classic Time Lord villain returns after 32 years, revealed to have bi-generated into dual incarnations ahead of the season finale.

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Overview

  • Mrs Flood, played by Anita Dobson, is revealed as the classic Doctor Who villain the Rani in a mid-credits scene during the episode 'The Interstellar Song Contest.'
  • The Rani bi-generates into two incarnations, portrayed by Anita Dobson and Archie Panjabi, marking the character's return to the series after more than three decades.
  • Russell T Davies, the showrunner, confirmed that Mrs Flood was always intended to be the Rani, fulfilling fan theories dating back to the character's introduction in 2023.
  • The Rani will face off against the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, in a two-part finale airing on May 24 and May 31, 2025, on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
  • While some fans celebrated the reveal, others criticized the decision to place such a significant moment in a mid-credits scene, calling it poorly executed.