Doctor Who Mocks Iconic David Tennant Episode Twice In Latest Season

Attention: Contains spoilers for Doctor Who season 15, episode 2 titled “Lux”. In this latest episode of Doctor Who, Russell T. Davies has yet again humorously alluded to a notable installment from David Tennant’s tenure as the Tenth Doctor. However, any perceived mockery was purely playful. The influential episode in question introduced an infamous race of monsters that have since become one of Doctor Who’s most frequently returning adversaries – a category of villains that has been challenging to introduce in the revival era. Even now, years after its 2007 premiere, Doctor Who’s Disney-era continuation continues to honor this storyline.

Tenant remains one of the most beloved actors to portray the Doctor, demonstrated by his successful reprisal as the Fourteenth in the special episodes marking Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary. He occupies a singular position within the series’ lore, having played three distinct incarnations of the Time Lord: Ten, the Meta-Crisis Doctor, and the Fourteenth. Like any other Doctor, the quality of Ten’s tenure was sometimes uneven, but there is one episode that undeniably deserves a spot among the finest Doctor Who tales ever told.

Doctor Who Season 15’s “The Robot Revolution” & “Lux” Both Make Fun Of “Blink”

Belinda has accidentally disparaged the Weeping Angels’ debut episode, twice

In the premiere of Doctor Who’s season 15, titled “The Robot Revolution,” the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) endeavors to clarify the intricate timeline for Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu). To make it more understandable, he uses the well-known phrase, “timey-wimey,” which originated from Doctor Who’s season 3 episode 10, “Blink.” However, Belinda seems unimpressed by this reference to David Tennant and responds casually with “Do I look six?

In the show “Lux,” the reference to “Blink” is much less hidden, and this includes the humorous allusions made by Davies regarding the 2007 production. During a conversation among fans in “Lux,” Belinda enquires about the essence of “Blink’s” storyline. Hassan, played by Samir Arrian, succinctly summarizes it as “It’s a tale where you’re not supposed to blink.” Belinda’s response is quite sarcastic when she remarks, “Oh, that certainly sounds like an extraordinary adventure.

“Lux” Also Admits “Blink” Is The Doctor Who Episode All Fans Love

Davies isn’t being cruel to “Blink” – it’s quite the opposite

In a twist, it’s important to note that while Belinda might seem critical of “Blink,” as portrayed in Davies’ “Lux” script, she isn’t actually disparaging the David Tennant episode. This misunderstanding arises because when Fifteen queries which Doctor Who adventure is most beloved by fans, they all unanimously agree that “Blink” takes the crown – even after Fifteen’s efforts to steer them towards his more recent adventures. The Doctor Who fandom, marked by its long and varied history, often harbors contrasting views. However, “Lux” underscores the fact that one of the few areas where fans universally agree is their admiration for “Blink.

Doctor Who Season 15’s Release Schedule On Disney+
Episode Title Release Date (2025)
1 “The Robot Revolution” April 12
2 “Lux” April 19
3 “The Well” April 26
4 “Lucky Day” May 3
5 “The Story and the Engine” May 10
6 “The Interstellar Song Contest” May 17
7 “Wish World” May 24
8 “The Reality War” May 31

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2025-04-21 12:48