Doctor Who Season 2 Premieres April 12

Doctor Who Season 2, featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, is set to premiere on April 12, streaming on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer, with a new airing time of 8am in the UK. The season introduces Varada Sethu as the new companion, Belinda Chandra, alongside returning character Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson. Emmy Award-winner Alan Cumming will guest star in the second episode as Mr. Ring-a-Ding, a cartoon character who becomes aware of the real world with terrifying consequences. The announcement of the release date came unexpectedly during a rugby match broadcast, surprising many fans. Showrunner Russell T. Davies expressed excitement about the new cast and storyline, emphasizing Cumming's unique contribution to the series' adventurous spirit. Despite reports of Gatwa's potential departure after this season, the series promises to deliver epic adventures and engaging new threats.