Disney+'s 'Doctor Who' fans rave over 'The Devil's Cord' episode, declaring it the series' best yet

In this season of 'Doctor Who', fans explore historical periods like the Regency era and the swinging 1960s, meeting The Beatles
PUBLISHED MAY 11, 2024
'Doctor Who' follows the Doctor and Ruby Sunday as they time travel through the universe (@disney+)
'Doctor Who' follows the Doctor and Ruby Sunday as they time travel through the universe (@disney+)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Disney+ just debuted the first two episodes of 'Doctor Who' and the fans are loving the show so far. In this season of 'Doctor Who', viewers can expect a total of eight episodes, with each episode airing weekly.

Excitingly, this season will introduce new faces such as Jinkx Monsoon and Jonathan Groff.

Throughout the season, fans will be taken on adventures to various historical periods, including the Regency era and the swinging 1960s, where they'll even encounter The Beatles.

During the 60th-anniversary special of 'Doctor Who', there were three thrilling episodes, and the final one significantly changed the lore of the Whoniverse. Most notably, Ncuti Gatwa made his impressive debut as the fifteenth Doctor, succeeding the beloved David Tennant. 

Fans go gaga over Disney+'s new rendition of 'Doctor Who'

'Doctor Who' follows the Doctor and Ruby Sunday as they time travel through the universe (@Disney+)
'Doctor Who' follows the Doctor and Ruby Sunday as they time travel through the universe (@disney+)

Fans flocked to X to share their excitement for the release of the latest season of 'Doctor Who', with one saying, "The first 2 episodes of #DoctorWho have been brilliant. Felt so nostalgic and Ncuti and Millie’s chemistry is brilliant. I also have SOOOO many questions already," while another wrote, "That was one of the best episodes of Doctor who I’ve seen in years"



 



 

Praising the transition between scenes, one fan commented, "Both of these transitions are peak #DoctorWho. What a start to the series," "I don’t think the show has ever done this transition before ( I could be wrong) but it’s absolutely gorgeous," said one fan. 



 



 

An excited fan said, "This new era is absolutely mad and I am LOVING IT." "Another amazing russell t davies doctor who series arc looms," commented one fan.



 



 

Fans hail 'Devil's Chord' as one of the best 'Doctor Who' episodes

Ncuti Gatwa in a still from 'Doctor Who' Episode 2 (@Disney+)
Ncuti Gatwa in a still from 'Doctor Who' (@disney+)

Fans are thoroughly enjoying the show, and the episode 'Devil's Chord' has particularly won over their hearts. One fan wrote, "If you didn’t enjoy the Devil’s Chord, I’m genuinely just convinced your tasteless and hate fun," while another fan said, "I'm obsessed with The Devil's Chord, what a fanf*****gtastic episode."



 



 

Praising the cast of 'Devil's Chord', one fan wrote, "Jinkx’s performance as Maestro in The Devil’s Chord was phenomenal. One of the best doctor who episodes I’ve seen in a very long time."



 

An excited fan shared, "I’m being completely serious when I say The Devils Cord is one of the best episodes of Doctor Who. That was phenomenal," to which one fan replied, "I'm literally crying, cause it was a great big spectacular show I LOVE Maestro!!!"



 



 

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2 episodes of 'Doctor Who' are streaming on Disney+

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