June 9th 2024.
Doctor Who made history over the weekend when Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor shared an emotional kiss with a handsome bounty hunter, portrayed by Jonathan Groff. The kiss took place during the latest adventure of The Doctor and her companion, Ruby Sunday, as they traveled back in time to 19th-century England for a dance.
During their visit, The Doctor encountered a mysterious interplanetary bounty hunter, known as 'Rogue,' who was on the hunt for a group of shape-shifting cosplayers causing trouble in the past. Despite some initial banter, The Doctor and Rogue quickly found themselves drawn to each other, culminating in a passionate kiss as Rogue sacrificed himself to save Ruby.
This may have been The Doctor's first same-sex love interest, but it wasn't the first time she had shared a kiss with another man. In fact, almost 20 years ago, during the first series of the regenerated reboot with Christopher Eccleston as The Doctor, she shared a kiss with the charming Captain Jack Harkness, played by John Barrowman.
In the season one episode "The Parting Of The Ways," The Doctor and Captain Jack teamed up to save the world from the Dalek empire. As they said their goodbyes, they shared a heartfelt kiss, showcasing Jack's bravery and the deep connection between the two characters.
Barrowman's character would go on to make TV history in the spin-off series Torchwood, where his omnisexual time-traveling character had a heartbreaking romance with his doomed lover, Ianto Jones.
Years later, in the season seven episode "Dinosaurs On A Spaceship," The Doctor shared a kiss with companion Rory Pond, played by Arthur Darvill. This kiss was more for comedic effect, as The Doctor playfully thanked Rory for his quick-thinking that saved the day.
In recent years, The Doctor has also hinted at a romantic interest in her companion Yaz, played by Mandip Gill. However, their relationship has never progressed due to the distance The Doctor keeps from her companions.
But this weekend's episode seemed to be The Doctor's first chance at a committed queer romance, as she and Rogue exchanged an engagement ring during their steamy dance performance. However, their happiness was short-lived as Rogue sacrificed himself to another dimension to save Ruby.
Despite the heartbreaking ending, fans praised the episode and its writers for its beautifully queer representation. And while it's unclear if The Doctor and Rogue will ever be reunited, one thing is for sure – no version of The Doctor has ever been lucky in love.
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