“Not The Ratings We’d Love”: Doctor Who Season 14’s Low Viewership Addressed By RTD
Summary
Kate Herron addresses whether the Fifteenth Doctor’s (Ncuti Gatwa) romantic interest, Rogue, could return after theirDoctor Whomeeting in season 14. Portrayed by Jonathan Groff, the character made his debut in episode 6, “Rogue,” where the space-faring solo bounty hunter found himself investigating a Regency-era ball in hopes of tracking down manic Chuldur imposters. While the first interaction between the Doctor and Rogue was cold, sparks soon ignited between the pair, but the groundbreaking romance came to a sudden sad end inthe latestDoctor Whoepisode.
In an interview withTV Insider, “Rogue” co-writer Herron addressed whether a reunion could be in the cards. While the script’s “Find me” wasn’t intended to be a hint, the line making it into the final episode left the writer hopeful. She also stated that she would be flattered ifshowrunner Russell T Davies chose to bring back Rogue in the future. Check out Herron’s full response below:
I think me and Briony are just cheeky. We just put in the script, “Find me,” and the Doctor has his ring and we were like, maybe they’ll take it out, but Russell let us keep it in there. So, no. Look, we were excited and we love Rogue, obviously, the character. So if Russell decides to bring Rogue back, that would be extremely flattering.
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However, Davies previously revealed that he had clear long-term goals for the show’s future beyond the current two-season agreement between the BBC and Disney+, so welcoming back one of season 14’s biggest guest stars may not be difficult.
With Herron and Briony Redman writing Rogue’s final line, it may not be likely that the character will return in the near future.Doctor Whoseason 15 wrapped filmingin May, but it is currently unconfirmed whether Groff returned to set throughout the production. However, Davies previously revealed that he had clear long-term goals for the show’s future beyond the current two-season agreement between the BBC and Disney+, so welcoming back one of season 14’s biggest guest stars may not be difficult.
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Furthermore, Groff expressed in an interview for behind-the-scenesDoctor Who: Unleashedthathe was open to returning as Rogueto address his fate. Despite the characters just meeting, Rogue immediately had a good grasp on the Doctor and who he is, not only sparing him the guilt of losing Ruby (Millie Gibson) but of giving in to his worse impulses. Rogue stated he doesn’t deal with pretending, so it’s likelytheDoctor Whoseason 14 characterhas complete faith that he and the Time Lord will meet again.
Though brief, Rogue and the Doctor’s whirlwind Regency romance is a clear highlight ofDoctor Whoseason 14. Gatwa and Groff’s chemistry provided a sweet dynamic that left both characters vulnerable to one another whilebreaking ground for the series' LGBTQ representation.While Herron and Redman may not have intended for it to receive a follow-up, their comment on the bounty hunter’s final line may show Davies' is aware of how important such a story could be. Though Rogue may be gone, it is clear the Doctor will remember his newest love.
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Doctor Who: Released on August 11, 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.
