Doctor Who Revisits 'Midnight' in 'The Well'

Doctor Who season 15, episode 3, 'The Well,' features the Fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, returning to Planet 6767 in a direct sequel to the David Tennant-era classic 'Midnight.' The episode brings back the mysterious 'Midnight' entity, now shown to have evolved over 400,000 years and capable of whispering the Doctor's real name. Showrunner Russell T Davies has stated that the story's natural progression led to making it a direct sequel, despite possible impacts on the original's ambiguity. The narrative explores complex themes through the character Aliss, who becomes both victim and threat when possessed by the entity after a traumatic event. The episode also explains continuity changes, attributing the planet's altered diamond surface to catastrophic wars. Strong writing and the dynamic between the Doctor and new companion Belinda have drawn praise, though some fans debate the sequel's effect on the original episode's legacy.