Doctor Who
Summary
Doctor Whoshowrunner Russell T. Davies teases Ruby Sunday ’s backstory and a major secret plan electric arc for time of year 14 . Ruby Sunday , portrayed by Millie Gibson , will be the new companion of Ncuti Gatwa ’s Fifteenth Doctor inDoctor Whoseason 14 . She will make her first appearance on the show for this year ’s seasonal special , which releases on December 25 .
speak withSFX Magazine , Davies bid more details about Ruby ’s backstory . He revealstheDoctor WhoChristmas special – titled “ The Church on Ruby Road ” – is “ unashamedly the floor of Ruby . ” Davies confirmed that while Ruby is “ named after the Christian church on Ruby Road , ” not every enquiry will be answered in the peculiar episode but rather will be line throughout the season . Check out the full quote from Davies below :
" It ’s unashamedly the story of Ruby , it ’s called ' The Church On Ruby Road ' because that ’s where the church is where Ruby was leave as a baby in 2004 . So , she ’s named after that church . She ’s a abandoned infant , so no one knows who her mother or father is . She was named after the church building on Ruby Road . "
" Not every question is suffice in the Christmas special and that continues all the way through to the most magnificent close ever shot on satellite Earth . No plug ! I rely that ’s true . "
How Ruby Sunday Could Be A Unique Companion in Doctor Who Season 14
The fresh character detail leave a 10000 of exciting possibilities forDoctor Whoseason 14 . present the Fifteenth Doctor alongside a new fellow traveller , the coming season will have the opportunity to found stain - newfangled character kinetics . If what Davies is claim in the quotation Pan out , Doctor Whoseason 14 will put particular emphasis on the Ruby side of this dynamic .
TheDoctor Whoholiday special , " The Church on Ruby Road , " airs on Christmas Day .
Ruby Sunday is also an intriguing character as she stands aside from some of her companion predecessors . deliver in 2004 , the role is only 19 years quondam , making her the youngestDoctor Whocompanion . Gatwa , at 31 , is also one of the younger histrion to debut as the Time Lord , so between him and Ruby Sunday , the show can impart a uniquely youthful muscularity to this particular Doctor - fellow traveler relationship .
From Susan to Yasmin , there have been a lot of Doctor Who companions . Ruby Sunday will be the youngest , but companion ages have vary widely .
Ruby ’s youth can also compound interestingly with her position as a “ foundling . ” Still a teenager , the fact that her parentage is unknown could extend to an interesting come - of - age narrative for Ruby , which further breaks new ground for the sci - fi show . This plot line will be give up off soon asDoctor Whoairs its Christmas special before the start of season 14 .
author : SFX Magazine
