Warning: Spoiler ahead forDoctor Whoseason 15, episode 2, “Lux.“Doctor Whoseason 15, episode 2, “Lux,” is an installment of the show unlike any I have ever seen, but it’s actually a much older episode that “Lux” solidifies as the long-running sci-fi’s finest effort. Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor’s encounter withMr. Ring-a-Ding (Alan Cumming)inDoctor Whoseason 15’s second episode becomes incredibly self-awarefor one scene in particular, and it settles the long-running debate about which is thegreatestDoctor Whostory of all time.
Mr. Ring-a-Ding turns out to be “Lux,” the God of Light inDoctor Who’s Pantheon.Fifteen and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) being trapped in Lux’s realm leads to some very trippy encounters, and perhaps the trippiest of all is their conversation with “real-world"Doctor Whofans. The meta moment shows the Doctor and Belinda stepping out of a TV and into a reality where the Time Lord’s adventures are nothing more than a series of sci-fi stories. The fans in question are more than happy to announce which of the Doctor’s exploits is the best.
Lux’s Doctor Who Fans Are Unanimous That “Blink” Is The Best Episode
Steven Moffat’s 2007 Doctor-lite episode has been awarded the crown
When Fifteen questions theDoctor Whoviewers in “Lux” about which adventure they all liked the most, they all share the opinion that the only acceptable answer isDoctor Whoseason 3, episode 10, “Blink.” The Weeping Angels' debut first aired in 2007 duringDavid Tennant’s time as the Tenth Doctor.“Blink” has consistently remained part of the conversation regarding the bestDoctor Whoepisodesand showrunner Russell T. Davies has now essentially canonized that it sits atop the list.
Davies hasn’t just plucked “Blink” out of thin air when writing this “Lux” scene. I’ve been in many discussions with otherDoctor Whofans about which episode is best, and “Blink” is the only installment that consistently comes up in every version of the conversation I have. It also has a thoroughly impressive score of 9.8/10 onIMDb, which is an average of over 25,000 people rating the installment. That doesn’t just make it the highest-rated episode of the modern era, but alsoDoctor Who’s original runfrom 1963 to 1989.
Why “Blink” Is Such A Great Doctor Who Episode
Moffat’s original concept and terrifying monsters have made “Blink” tough to beat
There aren’t many otherDoctor Whoepisodes like “Blink,” so it stands apart from its competitors, at least in part, for that very reason.The Weeping Angels have becomeDoctor Whomainstayssince appearing in “Blink,” and they’re arguably the only villains that have accomplished that feat since the Daleks, the Cyberman, and thevarious iterations of the Master. The Angels are built on a simple but well-executed concept, and they manage to be truly terrifying in a way that transcends the show’s family-friendly format.
All elements of “Blink” stand out on their own, and combine to make a perfect example of the perfection thatDoctor Whois capable of achieving.
“Blink” is also the first time the Doctor offers the now-immortalized “Timey-wimey” explanation. Ten’s summary of the events at the heart of “Blink” is perfectly delivered. It’s tough to accurately describe which episodes fall into the “Timey-wimey” category, but “Blink” definitely belongs there. The idea of the Doctor having a two-way communication with present-day Earth despite his end of the exchange being pre-recorded is an incredible twist.All elements of “Blink” stand out on their own, and combine to make a perfect example of the perfection thatDoctor Whois capable of achieving.
The Awkward Truth About “Blink” Being Doctor Who’s Best Episode
The Tenth Doctor’s screen time in “Blink” is minimal
As well as being the show’s best offering, “Blink” is also one ofDoctor Who’s Doctor-lite episodes. This is a production technique used to ease the show’s filming schedule. The result here is that Tennant’s Doctor barely features. Instead, he has only a handful of scenes, as the actor was busy filming another season 3 episode. Instead,the “Blink” cast is led by Carey Mulligan as Sally Sparrow. Therefore, it’s a little uncomfortable to admit that aDoctor Whoscript intentionally crafted to hide the busy schedule of the show’s lead actor ultimately resulted in such an incredible installment.
Of course, the Doctor is still needed for “Blink” to work. He may have an incredibly reduced and unorthodox role, but the episode is still highly recognizable as aDoctor Whostory.Doctor-lite episodes aren’t always guaranteed to be a success, but they often stand out for how creative the writers need to get in the absence of the show’s biggest star. For example,Doctor Who’s season 14, episode 4, “73 Yards,” placed Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday in the spotlight, but it surprisingly became one of the run’s best episodes - despite Gatwa’s limited availability.
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Doctor Who: Released on August 09, 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.
An alien from the planet Gallifrey travels through time and space to explore, solve problems and fight injustice while also making friends with human beings. His spaceship, called TARDIS, resembles a police box, but it is much more than it appears to be.
