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The Well

  • Episode aired Apr 26, 2025
  • 47m
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8.4/10
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Varada Sethu and Ncuti Gatwa in Doctor Who (2023)
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Far in the future, on a tough, brutal planet, a devastated mining colony has only one survivor. To discover the truth, the Doctor and Belinda must face absolute terror.Far in the future, on a tough, brutal planet, a devastated mining colony has only one survivor. To discover the truth, the Doctor and Belinda must face absolute terror.Far in the future, on a tough, brutal planet, a devastated mining colony has only one survivor. To discover the truth, the Doctor and Belinda must face absolute terror.

  • Director
    • Amanda Brotchie
  • Writers
    • Russell T. Davies
    • Sharma Angel-Walfall
    • Temi Wilkey
  • Stars
    • Ncuti Gatwa
    • Varada Sethu
    • Annabel Brook
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Amanda Brotchie
    • Writers
      • Russell T. Davies
      • Sharma Angel-Walfall
      • Temi Wilkey
    • Stars
      • Ncuti Gatwa
      • Varada Sethu
      • Annabel Brook
    • 55User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ncuti Gatwa
    Ncuti Gatwa
    • The Doctor
    Varada Sethu
    Varada Sethu
    • Belinda Chandra
    Annabel Brook
    Annabel Brook
    • Hanno Yeft
    Luke Rhodri
    Luke Rhodri
    • Callo Rence
    Bethany Antonia
    Bethany Antonia
    • Mo Gilliben
    Gaz Choudhry
    Gaz Choudhry
    • Kai Sabba
    Christopher Chung
    Christopher Chung
    • Cassio Palin-Paleen
    Caoilfhionn Dunne
    Caoilfhionn Dunne
    • Shaya Costallion
    Gary Pillai
    Gary Pillai
    • Albie Bethick
    Rose Ayling-Ellis
    Rose Ayling-Ellis
    • Aliss Fenly
    Frankie Lipman
    • Sal Van Hyten
    Paul Kasey
    Paul Kasey
    • It Has No Name
    Jermaine Dominique
    • Ulric Dazen
    Anita Dobson
    Anita Dobson
    • Mrs. Flood
    Amy Tyger
    Amy Tyger
    • Val Vivo
    Meg Abernethy-Hope
    • Trooper 5
    • (as Meg Abernethy Hope)
    Beyagy Demba
    Beyagy Demba
    • Trooper 6
    Sophie Cull
    • Trooper 7
    • Director
      • Amanda Brotchie
    • Writers
      • Russell T. Davies
      • Sharma Angel-Walfall
      • Temi Wilkey
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    10eoswaldbigred

    One Of The Best!

    That episode ranked up there with Blink, Vincent And The Doctor, and The Girl In The Fireplace!! A nice throwback to one of the BEST David Tennant episodes. Russel T Davies is amazeballs at sticking to the canon and this episode proves that. So out of left field, that I did not see the connection to that earlier episode until it happened. Plus, Belinda may be one of the best companions ever. She didn't have a choice to be there, she's very intelligent, she doesn't put up with any of the charm of the doctor, and she also doesn't put up with guff from anybody. Very reminiscent of Donna Noble. Russel T Davies had brought back surprise and OMG moments. This season is so far one of the BEST!!
    9Zoster7

    Scariest Episode of Doctor Who

    This episode was brilliantly done... Russell T Davies has once again made a masterpiece psychological horror story using the simplest of elements and resources. This episode proves that the scariest things in life are the ones we can't comprehend. I stand by the title... in my opinion, it surpasses even "Blink" on the fear factor level; there are multiple terrifying jump scares that completely catch you off guard. I watched this episode as soon as it came out at midnight, which was both a horrific mistake and also added completely to the experience; it was sleep worth lost. It's also great utilization of a past Doctor Who element. The acting is top notch, and in my opinion, Ncuti Gatwa's best. Can't recommend it enough, and it very well deserves its rating above all the other episodes thus far. Hope to see more like this.
    9BigToneG

    Much more like the Who we knew and loved!

    After the original feel of last week's episode, the show returned to, what I felt, was more classic Who. And boy, did it work!

    Decent cold opening, not the biggest hook but from there the tension built. A good set up, bodies everywhere, different causes of death, no real explanation. Clearly the plot thickens, a few video snippets but nothing too telling, then the reveal and link back to previous Who. Didn't see it coming, really well done. Made sense, not shoe-horned in. Didn't kill the legacy of the referred to episode.

    My main gripe with the new Disney-era Doctor, is that each story has been wrapped up in, what felt like, a rush and possibly too easily. This one was not the case and, I for one, found this refreshing and a very satisfying ending to a very strong episode.

    Let's hope we get more like this!
    10Sleepin_Dragon

    This one shines!

    The Doctor and Belinda get embroiled in a rescue mission alongside a small crew, to discover a single survivor.

    Unbelievable, this was a superb episode, for my money the best in years, this really did have it all, it felt so fresh, yet familiar at the same time, I felt like I was transported back to the golden series, four.

    I won't give away any spoilers here, but that twist, utterly phenomenal, never in my wildest imaginings did I see that coming, it worked incredibly well.

    Tension and horror throughout, Russell you really nailed this one.

    The music was phenomenal here, it played a huge part in driving forward the tension and menace, it took us right back to the early years.

    It looked fantastic, superb special effects as have now become the norm.

    Quality performances all round, every single person played their part well.

    Rose Ayling-Ellis was tremendous here, I have purposely avoided any spoilers and casting notes, I was so excited to see her, she was fabulous. If you haven't seen Reunion in which she appears, please check it out.

    More like this please.

    10/10.
    10hthreaps

    Heck yes

    Suspenseful. Mysterious. Gripping. A compelling setting, interesting side characters, a terrifying foe and a brilliant script. This episode had it all. While it might not exactly reach the heights of the episode it's inspired by, boy does it come close. Everything about this episode was fantastic and it really brought a sense of immense threat and terror to this new series of the show. And the acting was on point - some of the best performances so far. I hope the writing pair of this episode write more episodes together because this was undoubtedly the best one of the latest era of the show by far!!

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    • Trivia
      Rose Ayling-Ellis, who plays Aliss, is deaf in real life. She credits Claudia Winkleman for landing her her "bucket list" role in the show, after the presenter urged her to chat to showrunner Russell T. Davies at an awards ceremony. The writer reworked the character so she could play her.
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      When their equipment detects a heartbeat on the ship, the soldier Shaya yells "Weapons up!" Everyone who is armed, including herself, already has their weapon drawn and "up". Seconds later, though nothing about the situation has changed, the armed soldiers are back to relaxed weapon status again.
    • Quotes

      Cassio Palin-Paleen: It's not appropriate to call me "babes".

      The Doctor: Okay, hon.

    • Connections
      Featured in Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh: Episode #10.22 (2025)
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    • Release date
      • April 26, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Doctor Who Season 2: 3. The Well
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Pant Quarry, St Brides Major, Bridgend, Wales, UK(6767 exterior)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Studios
      • Bad Wolf
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      • 47m
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