Susan Twist's Doctor Who Season 15 Return Confirmed Following Russell T Davies' UNIT Teases
Susan Twist returns, as the DoctorWho actor is confirmed to return for season 15 after having appeared throughout Russell T Davies' second showrunning tenure. Making her debut in David Tennant's second Fourteenth Doctor adventure "Wild Blue Yonder" during the show's 60th Anniversary celebrations, Twist would play several characters encountered throughout history by Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday. The truth behind Twist's role would be revealed in DoctorWho season 14, where it was revealed that she was a weapon of classic villain Sutekh (Gabriel Woolfe).
After escaping Sutekh's control in season 14, Twist has been confirmed to reprise her role in DoctorWho season 15. In a post shared by the official DoctorWho Instagram account, Twist's return was revealed, with Davies even humorously commenting "What? What???" as though surprised by the announcement. Check out the post below:
What Susan Twist's Return Means For Doctor Who Season 15
UNIT May Play A Key Role In One Companion's Journey
For Susan Triad, her return fulfills one idea that Davies had previously revealed he hoped to bring to screens throughout his current show-running tenure. Within season 14's commentaries and press tour, Davies had stated that he not only hoped to make UNIT a core supporting element, but fill it with an ever-changing roster of allies that would be different every time the Doctor visited. While Triad's UNIT recruitment may not have been explicitly confirmed, her technology being part of the organization's systems and Kate's past offer make it likely that she is a fully-fledged member.
From early previews of Doctor Who season 15, it appears that 2025's new episodes will seemingly be divided into two separate storylines, one being the Fifteenth Doctor and new companion Belinda's (Varada Sethu) travels, and Ruby's time on Earth. Departing the TARDIS to get acquainted with her newly-found mother, trailers and previews have shown Ruby taking charge during an alien incursion and standing in the UNIT control room. As such, Triad may play a supporting role in Ruby's story.
Our Thoughts On Twist's Doctor Who Season 15 Return
The Character Has Near Limitless Potential
Having been present since the first episode of Davies' Doctor Who return, UNIT are a key part of the showrunner's new tenure. Not only have they played key parts in the pivotal episodes of the 60th Anniversary and season 14, but are set to be the focus of the first spin-off of the era, The War Between The Land and Sea. As such, Triad's recruitment into the organization allows it to grow into an Earth-defending force to be reckoned with.
Furthermore, with Triad free of Sutekh's influence, Twist may be given the opportunity to define the character as her own. One critique of Twist's major Doctor Who character was her lack of defining traits due to her being a tool of Sutekh. As such, further appearances in both the main show and other potential spin-offs could add greater depth to Twist's main character.
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Doctor Who
- Release Date
- May 11, 2024
- Network
- BBC One
- Directors
- Alex Pillai, Peter Hoar, Ben Chessell, Julie Anne Robinson, Jamie Donoughue, Amanda Brotchie, Dylan Holmes Williams
- Writers
- Steven Moffat, Pete McTighe, Kate Herron, Inua Ellams, Juno Dawson
- Franchise(s)
- Doctor Who / Whoniverse
Cast
The Doctor
Millie GibsonRuby Sunday
- Creator(s)
- Donald Wilson, Sydney Newman
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