Doctor Who Season 1 (or Series 14, if you’re a purist) is set to introduce several new faces to the Whoniverse – including drag queen Jinkx Monsoon. So, who does Jinkx Monsoon play in Doctor Who Season 1/Series 14?
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Who Does Jinkx Monsoon Play in Doctor Who Season 1/Series 14?
Neither the BBC nor Disney+ has yet announced the name or backstory of Jinkx Monsoon’s character. All we know for sure is that she’ll portray a baddie – and a formidable one, at that. Indeed, the BBC branded Monsoon’s unnamed antagonist “the Doctor’s most powerful enemy” in its first-look press release.
This statement seemingly elevates Monsoon’s character above iconic Doctor Who villains such as the Master, the Daleks, and the Cybermen, so it may well be a case of hyperbole on the Beeb’s part. But given an earlier press release described Monsoon as playing a “major role” in Doctor Who Season 1/Series 14, don’t be surprised if she proves a handful for Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor.
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We won’t have to wait long for the Time Lord and the drag queen to go head-to-head in Season 1/Series 14, either. The BBC recently confirmed that Jinkx Monsoon will arrive in Episode 2, “The Devil’s Chord.” Most fans had already assumed this was the case, given the episode’s musical theme matches that of Monsoon’s character. Indeed, Monsoon’s character might even share scenes with the Beatles, who are also confirmed to appear in Season 1/Series 14’s second entry.
This is pure speculation, however, and the specifics of Monsoon’s debut remain as much of a mystery as her character. We also don’t know whether Monsoon will appear in one episode of Season 1/Series 14 or several. Either way, her arrival will apparently have lasting consequences for the show’s future. That’s according to showrunner Russell T Davies, who teased that “Doctor Who will never be the same again” following Jinkx Monsoon’s introduction.
Doctor Who Season 1/Series 14 premieres on Disney+ on May 10, 2024.
The above article was updated on 4/2/2024 by Leon Miller to add additional information about Doctor Who Season 1/Series 14.
