Overview

• Ncuti Gatwa has teased a darker, more morally complex side of the Fifteenth Doctor, building on elements first introduced in the 2024 Christmas special.
• Varada Sethu's Belinda Chandra, a nurse with a practical and resilient perspective, joins as the Doctor's new companion, emphasizing equality and accountability in their dynamic.
• Season 15 premieres April 12, 2025, on BBC and Disney+, featuring eight episodes that blend historical, fantastical, and innovative storytelling elements.
• The second episode, 'Lux,' takes the Doctor and Belinda to Miami in 1952, exploring both cultural and personal challenges in a historical setting.
• Guest stars include Rose Ayling-Ellis and Alan Cumming, with unique episodes incorporating creative storytelling techniques like live-action and animation.