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309 – "Rouge"
Doctor Who episode
Cast
Production
Directed byBen Chessell
Written by
Executive producer(s)
Music byMurray Gold
Running timeSeries 14
First broadcast8 June 2024 (2024-06-08)
List of episodes (2005–present)

"Rouge" is the sixth episode of the fourteenth series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. It was written by Kate Herron and Briony Redman and directed by Ben Chessell. It was released on BBC iPlayer and Disney+ on 8 June 2024 and broadcast on BBC One later the same day. It stars Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, and Millie Gibson as his companion Ruby Sunday.

Plot

Production

Development

Casting

The episode stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson as the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday respectively. Susan Twist appears in a different role, as in all previous episodes of the series. In this episode she plays the Portrait.[1]

Filming

Broadcast and reception

Broadcast

"Rouge" was first released in the United Kingdom on BBC iPlayer on 8 June 2024 followed by a broadcast on BBC One later in the day. Disney+ released the episode simultaneously in the United States on 7 June 2024. Disney also handled international distribution of the episode outside of the United Kingdom and Ireland.[2]

In early May of 2024, Jonathan Groff was confirmed to appear in the episode in an unknown role.[3][4][5] It was rumoured that the Groff would replace John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness.[6][7][8] The character was later revealed to be the titular character Rouge.[9]

Ratings

Critical reception

In Print

Rouge
SeriesDoctor Who book:
Target novelisations
PublisherBBC Books

References

  1. ^ Mensah, Katelyn (30 May 2024). "Doctor Who confirms Susan Twist's next role and new cast for Rogue". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  2. ^ Flook, Ray (3 June 2024). "Doctor Who E06 Rogue Promo: The Doctor, Ruby Face Murder Most Foul". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  3. ^ McPherson, Chris (5 May 2024). "Jonathan Groff Joins 'Doctor Who'". Collider. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  4. ^ Anderson, Jenna (5 May 2024). "Doctor Who Adds Jonathan Groff in Key Role". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (11 May 2023). "'Doctor Who' Reveals First Look of Jonathan Groff in 'Mysterious' Guest Role With Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  6. ^ published, Mick Joest (2023-05-08). "Doctor Who Fans Think Jonathan Groff Could Play A Familiar Character, And Russell T. Davies Isn't Exactly Squashing The Speculation". CINEMABLEND. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  7. ^ Scott, Danni (2024-03-23). "Doctor Who sparks rumours of John Barrowman axe after 'flashing' scandal". Metro. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  8. ^ Comments, Ray Flook | (2023-05-12). "Doctor Who Releases New Series Images of Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
  9. ^ "Doctor Who confirms Jonathan Groff character in mysterious episode 'Rogue'". Digital Spy. 2024-05-29. Retrieved 3 June 2024.