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By David Craig\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 20 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Doctor Who: Flux episode one looks set to kick off the last chapter in Jodie Whittaker\u2019s run with a bang, bringing back one of the show\u2019s most iconic recurring villains: the Sontarans.<\/p>\n

The return of the alien warmongers had previously been revealed<\/a> by showrunner Chris Chibnall, who described them as \u201cquite a threat\u201d to The Doctor and promised a \u201cmassive Sontaran adventure\u201d.<\/p>\n

This fresh image (above) gives us a closer glimpse at the new armour sported by the formidable enemies, which aims to be grittier than their look from the Russell T Davies era.<\/p>

\u201cThe 2008 Sontarans are gorgeous, but the scripts we\u2019re working with are about war and battlefields. These Sontarans should be down-and-dirty warmongers in the mud, conquering the universe,\u201d costume designer Ray Holman told Doctor Who Magazine.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not all that the Doctor Who: Flux<\/a> premiere has in store, as the BBC has also revealed a first look at new species of dog-like aliens that will factor into this story somehow.<\/p>\n

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Doctor Who: Flux<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

It\u2019s unclear at this point whether these creatures will be friend or foe to Team TARDIS, with another released photo seeing Jodie Whittaker\u2019s Thirteenth Doctor squaring off against one of their number.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s open to speculation whether this an awkward first meeting or a bitter final confrontation, but we\u2019re keeping our fingers crossed that this new addition to Doctor Who will be a friendly face.<\/p>\n

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Jodie Whittaker\u2019s Thirteenth Doctor confronts a new alien<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Whatever the case may be, it seems this will be an action-packed opener for the Doctor, who is spotted in another Flux image frantically piloting the TARDIS in the face of an uncertain threat.<\/p>\n

The look of panic on her face hints that the stakes are high in Doctor Who: Flux, which is set to tell one serialised story rather than self-contained adventures, a deviation from the format the show has had since it relaunched in 2005.<\/p>\n

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Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who: Flux<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Mandip Gill will reprise her role as trusty companion Yaz in series 13, which could very well prove to be her final appearance as the show prepares for a major creative shake-up after next year\u2019s specials.<\/p>\n

Yaz is seen taking cover behind a pillar, presumably keeping an eye out for Sontarans as she navigates their base of operations, with alien weaponry spotted on the wall behind her.<\/p>\n

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Mandip Gill plays Yaz in Doctor Who: Flux<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Last but not least, we have another look at new companion Dan Lewis, who will be a major player in the 13th series, going up against other returning Who foes including the terrifying Weeping Angels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stand-up comedian John Bishop will play the character, having previously had acting roles in ITV\u2019s Fearless<\/a>, E4\u2019s Skins<\/a> and Maxine Peake film Funny Cow.<\/p>\n

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John Bishop plays Dan in Doctor Who: Flux<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Anticipation is high for the return of BBC One\u2019s long-running sci-fi drama, with a Doctor Who: Flux trailer<\/a> teasing what fans can expect last week.<\/p>\n