Doctor Who fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the new series\u2019 episode order, feeling it reduces the Doctor\u2019s screen time. The recent episode \u201c73 Yards,\u201d which aired on Saturday, June 26, was followed by a preview of next week\u2019s \u201cDot and Bubble.\u201d This upcoming episode will be available on BBC iPlayer at midnight and broadcast on BBC One at 6:50pm on Saturday, June 1st.<\/p>\n
\u201cDot and Bubble\u201d features a Black Mirror-like commentary on society and includes less of the Doctor, with Callie Cooke guest-starring as Lindy Pepper-Bean. The previous episode, \u201c73 Yards,\u201d involved Ruby Sunday encountering a mysterious stranger in the Welsh countryside. Although well-received, some fans believe it would have served better as a penultimate episode. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) suggested, \u201cHaving these two back-to-back is a huge mistake. \u2018Dot and Bubble\u2019 could\u2019ve been episode 3, and \u201973 Yards\u2019 the penultimate episode before the finale.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other fans echoed this sentiment, noting that having two Doctor-lite episodes in a row is an unusual choice. One remarked, \u201cDot and Bubble has been described as \u2018Doctor & Ruby lite-ish\u2019. Two out of eight episodes being Doctor-lite for a new Doctor isn\u2019t ideal. The Sex Ed schedule really influenced this block of filming unfortunately.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the mixed reactions from fans, critics have generally praised \u201cDot and Bubble,\u201d drawing parallels to Black Mirror but commending Ncuti Gatwa\u2019s performance. One critic noted, \u201cDot and Bubble provides great social commentary on Gen Z and Gen Alpha\u2019s reliance on social media. The episode feels very Black Mirror-esque, but Ncuti\u2019s performance and Murray Gold\u2019s score make it a standout.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another critic mentioned, \u201cDot and Bubble takes shots at various societal issues, though it sometimes lacks sharpness. However, Ncuti Gatwa\u2019s performance in the final scenes is memorable.\u201d Praising the episode further, another review stated, \u201cDOT AND BUBBLE is a sweet, yet slimy surprise with effective social commentary. Callie Cooke\u2019s performance as Lindy is delightful, but Ncuti Gatwa\u2019s powerful finale solidifies his role as the Doctor.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tune into the next episode of Doctor Who, \u201cDot and Bubble,\u201d on BBC One on Saturday, June 1st.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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