Summary
Doctor Whoisn’t known for crossing over with other shows, but the Disney era has already come very close to pulling it off - and arguably could have made it even better. TheDoctor Whoseason 14 castwas full of guest stars, some of whom are better known for specific characters rather than their larger bodies of work. However, the long-running British sci-fi has already used clever casting to flirt with the edges of an unexpected crossover, even if it wasn’t quite official.
TheDisney era ofDoctor Whohas continued the show’s trend of bringing guest stars into the fold for one-off episodes. One episode in particular of Ncuti Gatwa’s inaugural run as the Fifteenth Doctor would have been even more rewarding had a previous guest star been used instead. On the other hand, the choice not to explore this particular avenue is understandable when certain factors are considered.
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Doctor Who’s Jocelyn actor also plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton
Doctor Whoseason 14, episode 6,“Rogue” featured elements from Netflix’sBridgerton. In fact, there were several clearBridgertonEaster Eggs in the installment ofDoctor Who. Interestingly, what the episode avoided was the use of any actual members of theBridgertoncast. This choice is highlighted even further when it’s considered thatBridgertonstarGolda Rosheuvel played Nan-E/Jocelyn inDoctor Whoseason 14, episode 1, “Space Babies.” Having the Queen Charlotte actor involved in the season but not appear inDoctor Who’sBridgerton-inspired episode is a huge missed opportunity.
AnotherBridgertonstar, Nicola Coughlin, is also slated to appear inDoctor Whovery soon.
AnotherBridgertonstar, Nicola Coughlin, is also slated to appear inDoctor Whovery soon. Confirmed to appear in theDoctor Who2024 Christmas special, “Joy to the World,” her debut comes irritatingly close to the episode where her presence would have been much more exciting. That being said,the presence of Rosheuvel or Coughlin in “Rogue” may have been a little too distracting.
Doctor Who Including Bridgerton Actors In “Rogue” Might Have Been TOO Meta
Russell T Davies has broken the fourth wall enough in recent episodes
“Rogue” confirms thatBridgertonexists as a TV show within the world ofDoctor Who. This is acknowledged by the shapeshifting Chuldur coming to Earth to cosplay asBridgerton-esque characters, with the Doctor theorizing the aliens intercepted a transmission of the Netflix show. So, if the Chuldur were to arrive to act out their period drama fantasies and found humans who looked exactly like twoBridgertoncharacters,Doctor Who’s fourth wall would have well and truly been shattered.
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On the other hand,“Rogue” also features a guest appearance from Indira Varma, who had already appeared in theDoctor Whouniverse as Suzie Costello inTorchwood. However, there have been several instances ofDoctor Whoactors playing more than one character. So, Varma’s return to the franchise as a new character isn’t a unique example.Doctor Whodirectly tying actors to theirBridgertoncounterparts is another matter altogether.
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Doctor Who: Released on August 10, 2025, this series follows the Doctor and their companion as they journey across time and space, encountering a range of extraordinary friends and adversaries, expanding the universe of the long-running British science fiction series.
