Doctor Who’s Ratings Plunge to Shocking New Low

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In the BBC One broadcast on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, the debut episode of Doctor Who’s Season 15, known as “The Robot Revolution,” was aired.

2 million people tuned in to watch the episode last night, placing it as the fourth most popular show of the day and the second highest-rated program on BBC One after Gladiators, with 2.9 million viewers.

2024’s debut season for Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor saw a higher viewership compared to what we’ve seen so far. For example, the episode “Space Babies” had approximately 2.6 million viewers initially, while “The Devil’s Chord” drew about 2.4 million.

2 million viewers for the most recent episode is among the smallest overnight ratings the series has seen in a while.

Although the numbers from last night’s showing may seem low, it’s crucial to remember that they don’t tell the entire story. Since the program is accessible on BBC iPlayer and global streaming services such as Disney+, a significant number of viewers often tune in to episodes following their initial airing.

Combining various perspectives will offer a more complete picture of an episode’s audience impact when it becomes available.

In “The Robot Revolution,” we met a fresh character named Belinda Chandra, brought to life by actress Varada Sethu. The plot also included the enigmatic Mrs. Flood, played by Anita Dobson, who occasionally broke the narrative barrier, injecting an air of suspense into the storyline.

Throughout the course of the season, both fans and critics will closely monitor how the audience’s interest evolves and what storylines the show unveils.

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2025-04-13 18:43