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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="748848" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Jodie-Whittaker">Jodie Whittaker</keyword>, the first female lead of "<keyword id="492147" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="Doctor-Who">Doctor Who</keyword>," has announced that she is leaving the show.</li><li>Whittaker played the Doctor since season 11 and was hired by the current showrunner, Chris Chibnall.</li><li>Chibnall announced he's leaving the show too, saying they made a pact to do three seasons.</li></ul>Jodie Whittaker, the current lead of "Doctor Who," is stepping down from the role after three seasons.Whittaker has starred in the sci-fi show since its 11th season in 2018, becoming <a href="https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a30925473/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-first-female-doctor/#:~:text=Doctor%20Who%20keeps%20making%20great,take%20on%20the%20iconic%20role.">the first woman</a> to ever take the role of the Doctor. Now she is leaving the show alongside current showrunner Chris Chibnall.In her emotional <a href="https://www.doctorwho.tv/news/?article=jodie-whittaker-chris-chibnall-leave-doctor-who#_">statement on her departure</a>, Whittaker said, "In 2017 I opened my glorious gift box of size 13 shoes. I could not have guessed the brilliant adventures, worlds and wonders I was to see in them. My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make it, for the fans who watch it and for what it has brought to my life."Chibnall cast Whittaker in 2017 after being chosen as the new showrunner for the series. Chibnall explained in his <a href="https://www.doctorwho.tv/news/?article=jodie-whittaker-chris-chibnall-leave-doctor-who#_">own departure statement</a> that he and Whittaker made a "three series and out" pact when they started working together.Whittaker's predecessors, Peter Capaldi, <keyword id="369504" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Matt-Smith">Matt Smith</keyword> and <keyword id="6275122" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="David-Tenant">David Tenant</keyword>, also each had the role of the Doctor for only three seasons. In Whittaker's statement, she also thanked Chibnall for bring her into the role."And I cannot thank Chris enough for entrusting me with his incredible stories," she added. "We knew that we wanted to ride this wave side by side, and pass on the baton together. So here we are, weeks away from wrapping on the best job I have ever had. I don't think I'll ever be able to express what this role has given me. I will carry the Doctor and the lessons I've learnt forever.Whittaker continued: "I know change can be scary and none of us knows what's out there. That's why we keep looking. Travel Hopefully. The Universe will surprise you. Constantly."<keyword id="60684" type="CITY" weightage="60" keywordseo="BBC">BBC</keyword> announced that Whittaker's final adventure as the Doctor will be a trio of specials to air in 2022.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ncuti Gatwa, who plays the latest Doctor on "Doctor Who" has addressed the backlash to his casting.</li><li>Gatwa is the first openly queer and Black actor to portray the beloved British TV show character.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ncuti-gatwa-ryan-gosling-barbie-doctor-who-reaction-2023-6">Ncuti Gatwa</a> has addressed the backlash from "<a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/streaming/stream-new-doctor-who-series">Doctor Who</a>" fans criticizing the sci-fi series for leaning into diverse casting and storylines.Gatwa, who joined the British TV show as the 15th Doctor in its 2023 Christmas special and this week began starring in his first official season as the beloved Time Lord, is the first openly queer and Black actor to portray the character.During an interview on <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.npr.org/2024/05/10/1249950412/doctor-who-ncuti-gatwa">NPR</a>, the 31-year-old star said he finds it "really sad" that longtime fans of the show have chosen to stop watching in light of his casting and other decisions made to bid for inclusivity."I find it fascinating that it matters so much to these people," Gatwa said."You are going to limit yourselves from a show that you claim to love because you don't like something about someone's appearance or their race. It's just really sad for them," he added.Although he is the 15th Doctor, 13 other actors have played the role before Gatwa (last year, David Tennant, who played the 10th Doctor, returned for a short while as the 14th Doctor). All of the previous actors, with the exception of Jodie Whittaker's 13th Doctor, have been white male actors born in the UK.<div type="image" title="The Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson)." height="702" width="1248" msid="110057354" hostid="261" sizebytes="41600"></div>"The character is a shape-shifting alien. It can be anyone," Gatwa said of the character's history. "So for it to be - for there to have only been one representation of the character, I think it's just quite limiting."He noted that for a long-running British show like "Doctor Who," embracing diversity was important, if overdue.""It's tricky because you want to celebrate the win [for inclusion], and you do celebrate the win because this signifies progress," he said. "But let's not stop here. There's lots more to go. And this should have happened a little while ago, as well.""But it warms my heart to know that little Black kids out there will be like, 'Oh, I can be The Doctor,'" Gatwa added. "It feels like a huge, lovely responsibility."The new "Doctor Who" season is being treated as a rebranding of sorts for the franchise — it's being referred to as both season 1 and season 14.The changes are also reflected in the show's streaming options. The newest episodes will air on <a target="_blank" class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?h=86aab8548f4bcb3a69216d3a36acecad9b7ee7e07b8905829862fdcf29d63e99&amp;postID=66408714a7714381ce003a26&amp;postSlug=doctor-who-ncuti-gatwa-responds-fans-boycotting-new-episodes-diversity-2024-5&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F">Disney+</a> in most parts of the world.The latest episodes are also said to feature queer characters, representations of disabilities, and a multiracial cast, showrunner Russell T. Davies told the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/russell-t-davies-good-luck-making-doctor-who-less-queer">Daily Beast.</a>On his decision to promote inclusivity on the show, he told the outlet: "You can't be too old to not learn. You've just got to keep your eyes and your mind open to try to make the world better."

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ryan Gosling was thrilled that Ncuti Gatwa will be the new Doctor on "Doctor Who."</li><li>Gatwa told British Vogue that his "Barbie" costar came "bounding up" to his trailer when the news dropped.</li></ul>Even celebrities have their fanboy moments.Ncuti Gatwa — who will be the next actor to play The Doctor on "Doctor Who" — said that his "Barbie" costar Ryan Gosling lost it when Gatwa was announced as the new lead of the long-running British sci-fi TV show.In an <a href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/ncuti-gatwa-british-vogue-cover-interview">interview with British Vogue</a>, Gatwa said Gosling, who plays Ken in the movie, came "bounding up" to his trailer when the "Doctor Who" news dropped." 'Doctor Who' is the coolest show in the world, man!" Gatwa said Gosling told him. "I'm the biggest fan."Gatwa giggled as he retold the story. "I was like, 'What the hell?' This show has incredible reach.""Doctor Who" has skyrocketed to worldwide fame after the BBC hit rebooted in the early 2000s, bringing in rising stars like David Tennant, Matt Smith, and Jodie Whittaker to play the titular time-traveling, pacifist alien with hearts of gold. Gatwa said he was shocked when he found out he'd gotten the coveted role since he'd assumed "there's no way they'll cast a Black man.""I felt numb," the "Sex Education" star told British Vogue. "And keeping it a secret until the announcement was very difficult. I'd often get a little tipsy in Soho House, make a new best friend in the bathroom, tell them, and run off. Thankfully, it never got out."And Gatwa said he was overwhelmed by the positive reception to the news of his casting.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>"Sex Education" actor Ncuti Gatwa is set to be the new Time Lord in the sci-fi series "<keyword id="12084463" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="doctor-who" source="Orion">Doctor Who</keyword>."</li><li>This marks the first time a Black actor will be playing the <a href="https://www.insider.com/every-doctor-who-ranked-2017-3">iconic role</a> of the Doctor full-time.</li></ul>"Sex Education" actor Ncuti Gatwa is set to become the new Time Lord in "Doctor Who," marking the first time a Black actor will be playing the <a href="https://www.insider.com/every-doctor-who-ranked-2017-3">iconic role</a> full-time."There aren't quite the words to describe how I'm feeling. A mix of deeply honored, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared," the 29-year-old said in <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2022/ncuti-gatwa-doctor-who">a press release</a> on Sunday."This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavor my utmost to do the same," Gatwa added.The Rwanda-born Scottish actor will be taking over from Jodie Whittaker, who made history in 2017 by becoming the <a href="https://www.insider.com/doctor-who-first-woman-jodie-whittaker-sexist-reactions-2017-7">first female Doctor</a>. Gatwa is set to make his debut as the 14th Doctor next year.While Gatwa won't be the first Black Doctor — British actress Jo Martin played a variation of the role for several episodes in 2020 — he will be the first Black actor to helm the iconic British sci-fi show.On social media, people reacted to the new casting with excitement, with many saying that they felt "seen."Marvel star Simu Liu <a href="https://twitter.com/SimuLiu/status/1523409012967952386">tweeted</a>: "I am overflowing with happiness. Ncuti makes all of our days brighter on set with his boundless enthusiasm and radiant energy. This could not happen to a better human being PERIOD. THE DOCTOR IS IN!!!!!!!!!" Gatwa is best known for playing gay high school student Eric Effiong in Netflix's comedy series "Sex Education," for which he has garnered multiple <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6967441/awards">Best Actor nominations</a> at the Bafta <keyword id="11898468" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="tv" source="Orion">TV</keyword> Awards.

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<div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div></div></div><ul class="summary-list"><li>"Doctor Who" premiered Sunday night with its first female lead in the show's 55-year history.</li><li>When Whittaker was cast, some fans of the series were upset that the Doctor, traditionally male, was cast as a woman.&#xa0;</li><li>Fans and critics are praising Jodie Whittaker's performance, as well as the series for reinventing itself.</li></ul>&#xa0;On Sunday night, Jodie Whittaker made history as the first woman to ever play the iconic role of the Doctor on "Doctor Who."Whittaker's casting for season 11 of the BBC series was initially met with <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/doctor-who-jodie-whittaker-reaction-10811248">backlash</a> from a portion of the "Doctor Who" fandom who felt that the role was not meant for a woman.&#xa0;But Sunday night's episode, "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" is getting high praise from "Who" fans as well as critics for its clever reinvention of the series given its new lead.&#xa0;Critics agree that the show feels different from the other seasons, but in a great and necessary way, and that Whittaker was well cast. Caroline Seide of the <a href="https://tv.avclub.com/doctor-who-boldly-goes-into-a-whole-new-era-1829585321">AV Club</a> wrote that it's "like watching a trapeze artist perform without a net, it's both thrilling and slightly terrifying to watch Doctor Who launch itself into this brand new era."And Vox's Todd VanDerWerff <a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/10/7/17943042/doctor-who-season-11-premiere-recap-the-woman-who-fell-to-earth">wrote</a>, "I was also struck by how Whittaker's gleefully altruistic spin on the Doctor immediately felt more akin to Tennant's version than that of her immediate predecessor, Peter Capaldi."And here's what the fans were saying on Twitter throughout the night:&#xa0;&#xa0;<div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div> <div class="margin-top"> <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-fake-weather-is-made-tv-movies-broadway-rain-snow-wind-fog-2018-9">How fake weather is made for TV and movies</a></h3> <div> </div> </div>

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CIA assets inside the KGB were rounded up and executed, and no one could figure out why. A disgruntled ex-CIA agent evaded an FBI surveillance dragnet and fled to Moscow, partly by using a human-sized dummy to throw off his trackers. A US Marine guard fell for a KBG honeypot and allowed a Soviet operative into the American embassy in Moscow. To top it all off, a KBG colonel defected to the US and then re-defected to the Soviets after fleeing his CIA handler while they were eating at a French restaurant in Washington, DC's posh Georgetown neighborhood.
Events that could shift the balance of Cold War were coming hard and fast, and one man was in some way connected to all of them: Aldrich Ames, a CIA veteran&#xa0;<a href="http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/history/famous-cases/aldrich-hazen-ames">currently serving a federal life sentence for espionage</a>.
The hunt for Ames - who was perhaps the most damaging mole in the agency's history - and the events surrounding his betrayal of the United States was the subject of "The Assets," an 8-part miniseries that ran on ABC in early 2014. The show's pilot was&#xa0;<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-abcs-assets-bombs-668339">the lowest-rated premier</a>&#xa0;for a primetime drama in history. No matter: the whole thing's on Netflix Instant Watch. And if you have any interest in the Cold War, intelligence, or the darker regions of human nature the show belongs on your to-do list.
Plot-wise, "The Assets" is broadly similar to "Zero Dark Thirty." Both are about female CIA agents fighting the agency's institutional inertia (and male-dominated hierarchy) while hunting a menacing, arrogant, and almost hopelessly concealed enemy. In "The Assets," that agent is Eastern Europe analyst Sandy Grimes, and the enemy is a suspected CIA mole responsible for exposing as many as 10 high-level assets that the KGB caught and executed in the mid-80s.
Grimes, played by Jodie Whittaker, is one of the few inside of the agency who's convinced of the mole's existence and continues hunting him even after the Soviet Union's fall. She's one of the few in the CIA bold enough to argue that the KGB was playing America's premiere intelligence agency for fools or to grasp the implications of such a breach. Her persistence pays off, but only after the mole hunt becomes a personally all-consuming side-note within the larger, mostly unseen history of the 1980s spy war.
Unlike in "Zero Dark Thirty," we actually meet the target of the hunt. "The Assets" doesn't try to soften Ames, played by Paul Rhys. He's an image of pure venality, in it for money and material advancement, though possibly driven by other, deeper motives that he's too afraid to fully confront.&#xa0;Maybe the most remarkable thing about "The Assets" is that it's able to make an objectively villainous figure complicated and human without using glorification as a crutch.&#xa0;

It's easy to see why "The Assets" was a ratings bust. There aren't any shootouts and few chase scenes. The tension builds through the endless drudgery of spy work: the meetings and bureaucracy, the boxes of fading documents, the slow-burning suspicions and constantly frayed nerves. In FX's "The Americans," the KGB station in Washington has a frat house vibe to it, while the Russian spies are relatable and even sort of hip. In "The Assets," the KGB offices are austere and menacing places. The men working in them them are hard and unrepentant, but oddly pathetic as well.&#xa0;
"The Assets" also has none of "The Americans'" appetite for relativism either. Much of the latter show's drama comes through the way in which the value system and internal lives of the FBI agents and the KGB operatives they're hunting begin to closely resemble and even blur into each other.
In "The Assets," the CIA is imperfect or even negligent. but there's no attempt at drawing cheap equivalencies with the KGB. There's no comparing the way Ames is eventually treated with the Soviet agency's brutal and extra-legal methods for weeding out its own traitors. And there's no comparing their essential purposes, either. In "The Assets," the CIA is out to protect the American way of life against a determined enemy - even if it can fall captive to fatal stretches of dysfunction in the process.
That might explain another reason "The Assets" didn't catch on. The show is capable of exposing the sometimes appalling shortcomings of the US intelligence community while also affirming the essential virtue of its mission. After the Snowden disclosures and the CIA torture report, the public discourse has had difficulty holding both of these thoughts simultaneously.
Something as grounded as "The Assets" might have introduced more realism and cognitive dissonance than a popular audience can handle around intelligence-related matters at the moment. At the opposite end of the spectrum from "The Americans" is "Zero Dark Thirty" itself, a film whose narrative was shaped through&#xa0;<a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/06/05/leon_panetta_zero_dark_thirty_leak_ig_report_suggests_then_cia_director.html">authorized leaks</a>&#xa0;and&#xa0;<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/mhastings/the-cias-hollywood-coup#.eq9JBq52M">consultations with the CIA</a>.
That's why a show like "The Assets" is so important. It uses the intrigue of the late Cold War to strike a middle ground that's vital in the present day.

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