A new character was introduced in the latest episode of Doctor Who.

The latest episode of Doctor Who just aired, and let me tell you, it was a whirlwind of emotions. If you haven't seen it yet, be warned, there are major spoilers ahead for series 3. Okay, now that we have that out of the way, let's dive into the juicy details.

The episode, titled "Boom," dropped a huge plot twist on us when a familiar character made a surprise cameo. As the story unfolds, we see the Fifteenth Doctor (played by the talented Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion, Ruby Sunday, arrive on the planet Kastarion 3. Little did they know, they were about to face a deadly threat in the form of a live landmine right under the Doctor's foot.

But that's not all, folks. As the episode progresses, we learn that Kastarion 3 is in the midst of a devastating war between two factions: the Anglicans and a religious military group. And when one of the soldiers, John, sadly loses his life, we are introduced to his daughter, Splice, who is being looked after by none other than Mundy Flynn (played by the talented Varada Sethu), the companion from season two as announced by the BBC in April.

Yes, you read that right. Mundy Flynn, who was supposed to join the TARDIS team in 2025, made an incognito appearance in this episode, a whole year earlier than expected. But why is she here? Well, it seems like Mundy has some unspoken feelings for her fellow soldier, Canterbury, who goes by the nickname Canto. When Splice goes searching for her father on the battlefield, Mundy and Canto follow, leading them all to cross paths with the Doctor and Ruby.

By the end of the episode, Mundy has taken Splice under her wing, but not before almost attempting to kill the Doctor. Talk about a rocky start for a future companion. And just when we thought things couldn't get more intense, tragedy strikes as Canto is accidentally killed by a rogue battlefield AI ambulance. But instead of joining the Doctor and Ruby on their adventures, Mundy decides to stay on the planet and take care of Splice.

Now, this isn't the first time a companion or even a Doctor has been introduced before their official run on the show. Catherine Tate first appeared as Donna Noble in the 2006 Christmas special, "The Runaway Bride," and ended up returning for the fourth season due to her immense popularity. And let's not forget Karen Gillan's cameo in the season 4 episode "The Fires of Pompeii" before becoming a full-time companion in series 5.

But what sets Mundy Flynn apart is that showrunner Steven Moffat and writer Russell T Davies knew she would be returning as a companion, making her cameo much more purposeful. Moffat has done something similar before with Oswin, who appeared in the season 7 opener and later returned as companion Clara Oswald.

So, how does Mundy's appearance tie into the plot? Well, that's a mystery that we'll have to wait and see unfold. Moffat did tease in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that there is a plan in place, but that's all he's willing to share for now.

But one thing is for sure, Varada Sethu's portrayal of Mundy Flynn adds to the long list of key characters introduced before their time. And with Doctor Who returning with "73 Yards" on May 25, we can't wait to see what other surprises are in store for us.

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