Rogue (Doctor Who)
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| Directed by | Ben Chessell | ||
| Written by | Kate Herron and Briony Redman | ||
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| Music by | Murray Gold | ||
| Series | Series 14 | ||
| First broadcast | 8 June 2024 | ||
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"Rogue" is the sixth episode of the fourteenth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was broadcast on BBC One on 8 June 2024 and was written by Kate Herron and Briony Redman and directed by Ben Chessell. It stars Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his companion Ruby Sunday.
Plot
Production
Development
The episode takes place in Bath, Somerset is set in 1813 during the Regency era. The episode has been compared to Bridgerton and Pride and Prejudice.[1] Russell T Davies, the Doctor Who showrunner, stated that he and Bridgerton's executive producer Shonda Rhimes are fans of each other. He further explained that there was an episode of Grey's Anatomy (a television series created by Rhimes) where Doctor Who fans fight over his autograph in an emergency room. Davies said that he viewed the Bridgerton-themed episode as "repaying the compliment".[2] Phil Collinson, an executive producer on the programme, hired Jack Murphy as the episodes choreographer after finding out he worked on Bridgerton.[3] The episode was written by Kate Herron and Briony Redman.[4]
Filming
"Rogue" was directed by Ben Chessell filmed in Wales.[5][6] It was produced in the fourth filming block of the fourteenth series along with the second episode, "The Devil's Chord".[7][8]
Casting
In May 2023 it was announced that Jonathan Groff had joined Doctor Who in a unnamed guest role,[9][10] later revealed to be the titular character, a bounty hunter named Rogue.[11] That same month Indira Varma joined the cast to played a mysterious character named the Duchess.[12] Varma had previously played Suzie Costello in the Doctor Who spin-off series, Torchwood.[13] Paul Foreman guest starred as Lord Barton.[14] Keeping up with the tradition of appearing throughout series 14 as seemingly disparate characters; Susan Twist portrayed the Portrait.[15] The remainder of the guest cast included Michelle Greenidge appeared as Ruby's mother Carla and Ashley Campbell played a butler.[16]
Broadcast and reception
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Broadcast
"Rogue" was broadcast on 8 June 2024.
Ratings
Critical reception
In print
| Author | Kate Herron and Briony Redman |
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| Series | Doctor Who book: Target novelisations |
| Publisher | BBC Books |
Publication date | 8 August 2024 |
| Pages | 192 |
| ISBN | 9781785948831 |
A novelisation of the episode, written by Kate Herron and Briony Redman, will be released as a paperback and an audiobook on 8 August 2024 as part of the Target Collection.[19][20][21]
References
- ^ Cook, Rebecca (4 June 2024). "Doctor Who's Rogue is a Bridgerton episode that changes the Doctor". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Jacobs, Meredith (11 May 2024). "'Doctor Who': Russell T Davies Reveals How 'Bridgerton' Episode Came Together". TV Insider. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Doctor Who's Jonathan Groff, Indira Varma and choreographer Jack Murphy talk ballrooms, Beyoncé and the mysterious regency Rogue". BBC Media Centre. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (24 October 2023). "'Loki' & 'Sex Education' Director To Co-Write Episode Of 'Doctor Who'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Bates, Philip (8 March 2023). "Ben Chessell Announced as Doctor Who series 14 Block Four Director". The Doctor Who Companion. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Wright, Mary Ellen (6 June 2024). "Jonathan Groff's 'Dr. Who' guest-star episode debuts Friday on Disney+". Lancaster Online. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Flook, Ray (28 May 2023). "Doctor Who Production Notes Update 60th Anniversary, Series 14 & More". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Griffin, Louise (25 May 2023). "Doctor Who season 14 will see "unexpected" classic name return". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (10 May 2023). "'Doctor Who' Reveals First Look of Jonathan Groff in 'Mysterious' Guest Role With Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson". Variety. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Collis, Clark (10 May 2023). "Make time for your first look at Jonathan Groff on Doctor Who". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Cormack, Morgan (3 June 2024). "Doctor Who star Jonathan Groff says Rogue is not "who he appears to be"". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (24 May 2023). "'Game Of Thrones' Star Indira Varma Latest To Join 'Doctor Who'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (24 May 2023). "'Game of Thrones' Actor Indira Varma Joins 'Doctor Who' as The Duchess". Variety. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Coggan, Devan (23 April 2024). "Emily in Paris actor Paul Forman to guest-star on Doctor Who". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn (30 May 2024). "Doctor Who confirms Susan Twist's next role and new cast for Rogue". Radio Times. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Laford, Andrea (29 May 2024). "Doctor Who 'Rogue' cast list". Cultbox. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Doctor Who - Rogue review: Fun Regency romp sees the Doctor meet his match". Radio Times. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ Murray, Emily (3 June 2024). "Doctor Who season 1, episode 6 review: "Loki's Kate Herron works her magic on Bridgerton-esque episode 'Rogue'"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ^ "Doctor Who Target Books for the New Season!". 9 May 2024.
- ^ "DWN 2 (Doctor Who Target Collection 2024, 4)" – via amazon.co.uk.
- ^ "Doctor Who Rogue" – via www.rarewaves.com.
External links
- "Rogue" at BBC Online
- "Rogue" at the Doctor Who Stories Website
- "Rogue" on Tardis Wiki, the Doctor Who Wiki
- "Rogue" at IMDb