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Belinda Chandra is the most surprising Doctor Who companion in decades

Opinion | Varada Sethu's Belinda just wants to go home –and that's a fascinating new direction for Doctor Who

Total Film

Doctor Who: The Robot Revolution - season two, episode one recap

This time it looks like we’re in for a spikier relationship between Doctor and companion than we’ve come to expect. These two certainly aren’t acting like best buddies…

The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who: The Robot Revolution review – the new companion is spot on

Varada Sethu’s chemistry with Ncuti Gatwa looks great, and she brings exactly the right blend of compassion and attitude. Sadly, this episode doesn’t quite reach the heights we’ve come to expect

The Guardian - UK

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'We watched Scooby-Doo': Doctor Who stars reveal how they prepared for the Disney+ show's upcoming Hanna Barbera-like animated episode

Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu lift the lid on the exciting but challenging process of bringing Doctor Who's next episode to life.

TechRadar

TV tonight: a spiky new companion joins Doctor Who

Varada Sethu plays Belinda in a series that also guest-stars Alan Cumming and Rylan. Plus: foam hands at the ready for the Gladiators final! Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who's Varada Sethu: "Belinda isn't afraid to stand up to the Doctor!"

Varada Sethu reveals what we can expect as new companion Belinda Chandra joins the Doctor in the TARDIS

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How to watch Doctor Who season 2 free online from anywhere

With new companion Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) joining the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) in the TARDIS, here's how to watch Doctor Who season 2 free online from anywhere.

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‘I can’t believe I’m paid to watch Ncuti Gatwa!’: Doctor Who’s boundary-pushing new companion, Varada Sethu

From being crowned Miss Newcastle to making waves in Star Wars’ first same-sex couple, the Doctor’s latest assistant has had a stellar rise to fame. The actor chats stunts, space and why she’s hungry for more

The Guardian - UK

'There's no interest on her part': Doctor Who stars reveal why The Doctor's friendship with Bel is nothing like the one he had with Ruby Sunday

Ncuti Gatwa and Verada Sethu explain why The Doctor might have met his match in Belinda Chandra in the Disney+ show's second season.

TechRadar

'Doctor Who' Season 2 Review: The Beloved Sci-Fi Show Finally Finds Its Rhythm

It might've taken the long way round, but this new era of 'Doctor Who' has finally gotten its formula right.

Inverse

New Doctor Who companion Varada Sethu says two former stars reached out to her to give advice, but still nothing prepared her for the scale of the show

Exclusive: Varada Sethu reveals that Millie Gibson and Mandip Gill got in touch once her casting as Belinda for Doctor Who season 2 had been announced

Total Film

Doctor Who season 2, episode 1 spoiler-free review: "'The Robot Revolution' is an impressive first episode for new companion Belinda Chandra"

Total Film

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says that the connection between Varada Sethu's Boom character and her new companion doesn't play a large role in the story, but there will still be "surprising revelations" there

Exclusive: Russell T Davies opens up about the connection between Varada Sethu's two Doctor Who characters

Total Film

'Doctor Who' Season 2 premieres this week with a robot revolution and AI terrors

Ncuti Gatwa is back with a shower of outer space action for Disney+'s sci-fi series

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Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies reassures fans that this season's "standalone" Ruby Sunday episode does feature "lots" of the Doctor unlike '73 Yards', as star Ncuti Gatwa calls it his favorite

Exclusive: The Doctor Who team open up about what to expect from season 2's Ruby Sunday focused episode 'Lucky Day'

Inverse

60 Years Later, Doctor Who’s Oldest Casting Quirk Is Keeping Its New Era Fresh

Inverse chatted with 'Doctor Who’s showrunner and cast about returning faces, Season 2’s big mystery, and news about Season 3.

The Independent UK

Doctor Who star shuts down ‘woke’ criticisms: ‘We’re doing the right thing’

Sethu will be the Doctor’s companion in the new season

Evening Standard

Varada Sethu says Doctor Who makers doing the ‘right thing’ with diversity

The Indian-born actress will join the series as Belinda Chandra, a new companion to the Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Woke’ criticism of Doctor Who proves show on right track, says its newest star

Varada Sethu joining series as Doctor’s latest companion, marking first time Tardis team is wholly people of colour

Evening Standard

Ncuti Gatwa: Beautiful to explore relationship with new Doctor Who companion

The new season of Doctor Who sees Belinda Chandra and the time-travelling alien come up against ‘great dangers’ and ‘ferocious enemies’.

Total Film

Doctor Who showrunner says season 2's new companion brings a "whole new energy" that "defines the whole series"

Exclusive: Russell T Davies tells SFX what fans can expect from Varada Sethu as she steps into the TARDIS

TechRadar

3 new Disney+ TV shows I can't wait to stream in April with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

TARDIS or Tie Fighter, April is a big month for sci-fi fans on Disney+.

Inverse

'Doctor Who' Is Doubling Down On Its Biggest Modern Problem

The oldest sci-fi show is repeating a relatively new issue with its storytelling.

TechRadar

The trailer for Doctor Who's new season promises new mysteries, creepy cartoons and musical madness

New trailer for Doctor Who on BBC One and Disney Plus introduces new companion alongside time and space madness.

Total Film

The first full-length trailer for Doctor Who season 2 is here – and fans think they've spotted the mysterious Mrs. Flood

The new season arrives next month

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