Two Episodes In A Row, Doctor Who Lovingly Mocks The Same David Tennant Episode

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Doctor Who season 15, episode 2, “Lux.”Doctor Who season 15, episode 2, “Lux,” is the second time in a row that Russell T. Davies has referenced an iconic installment from David Tennant’s time as the Tenth Doctor, but any perceived ridicule has only ever been in jest. The legendary episode in question introduced a race of monsters that quickly became one of Doctor Who‘s most commonly recurring villains, which is a category of bad guys that has been difficult to introduce in the revival era. Years after its 2007 debut, Doctor Who‘s Disney era is still paying homage to the story.

Tennant is still among the most popular actors to play the Doctor, as proven by his triumphant return as Fourteen in Doctor Who‘s 60th anniversary specials. He holds a unique place within the show’s history as he now technically plays three distinct versions of the Time Lord – Ten, the Meta-Crisis Doctor, and the Fourteenth. Like every other Doctor, the quality of Ten’s run was inconsistent at times, but there’s one episode that stands out as inarguably belonging on the list of greatest Doctor Who stories of all time.

Doctor Who Season 15’s “The Robot Revolution” & “Lux” Both Make Fun Of “Blink”

Belinda has accidentally disparaged the Weeping Angels’ debut episode, twice

In Doctor Who season 15’s opener, “The Robot Revolution,” the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) tries to explain the complex timeline to Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu). He does so by including the immortalized turn of phrase, “timey-wimey,” in his speech. It’s easy to forget that this beloved quote is from Doctor Who season 3, episode 10, “Blink.” Regardless, Belinda isn’t impressed by the Tennant reference and responds simply with “Am I six?“

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In “Lux,” the nod to “Blink” is far less subtle, and that extends to the jokes Davies makes about the 2007 effort. When the subject of the Weeping Angels’ debut comes up during the fans scene in “Lux,” Belinda asks what the plot of “Blink” boils down to. The succinct reply comes from Samir Arrian’s Hassan, who simply states, “It’s this story where you’re not allowed to blink.” Belinda’s reply couldn’t be more sarcastic as she says, “Well, that sounds like an absolute epic.”

“Lux” Also Admits “Blink” Is The Doctor Who Episode All Fans Love

Davies isn’t being cruel to “Blink” – it’s quite the opposite

For all the shade Belinda is unknowingly throwing on “Blink,” Davies’ “Lux” script makes it clear that he isn’t actually criticizing the David Tennant episode. When Fifteen asks which of the Doctor’s adventures is the fans’ favorite, they all immediately agree that “Blink” is the best – despite Fifteen’s attempts to sway them toward one of his more recent exploits. There are a lot of conflicting opinions in the Doctor Who fandom because of all the changes over its 60+ year history, but “Lux” confirms that one of the rare pieces of common ground is that “Blink” is enjoyed by all.

Doctor Who Season 15’s Release Schedule On Disney+
Episode	Title	Release Date (2025)
1	“The Robot Revolution”	April 12
2	“Lux”	April 19
3	“The Well”	April 26
4	“Lucky Day”	May 3
5	“The Story and the Engine”	May 10
6	“The Interstellar Song Contest”	May 17
7	“Wish World”	May 24
8	“The Reality War”	May 31