Summary
- Fans eagerly await the reveal of Mrs. Flood's identity in Doctor Who
- Mrs. Flood's continued presence hints at a significant role in season two
- Not disclosing Mrs. Flood's identity risks alienating long-term Doctor Who fans.
Doctor Who has always provided great teases to get people talking and guessing about the show's future. Whether it's specific characters or plotlines, Doctor Who has prided itself on giving fans something to talk about and keeping them guessing. The current version of the show is no different in that regard, with the mysterious character Mrs Flood ticking that box.
She has made numerous appearances in Doctor Who now, and each has sparked an increase in fan curiosity. There's a lot of potential for Mrs. Flood's identity to have a massive payoff, but it will be vital for it to be revealed within this season.
Doctor Who Finally Has A Companion To Stand Up To The Time Lord
Doctor Who has brought a new companion who is set to genuinely challenge the Time Lord this season.
Mrs. Flood Has Been Getting Teased For A While In Doctor Who
Fans Want Answers Now
The last season of Doctor Who had a long-running mystery surrounding the true identity and history of Ruby Sunday, and that was something that gripped audiences throughout. Given that Mrs. Flood was one of her neighbors, fans presumed that she would have a role to play in that reveal, but in the end, that wasn't the case. Instead, she continued to show up throughout the season, breaking the fourth wall by addressing the camera directly, which instantly made her memorable. It was impossible to escape Ms. Flood in some capacity, but little to no information was revealed about her. That's something that sent Whovians crazy, as they needed to know who she was and why she continued to pop up.
It's clear that there is a long-term plan with this character, as she's been far too involved for this to lead to nothing. However, after a full season without any answers, fans are starting to become patient. The current season of Doctor Who wasted no time in having Mrs. Flood appear, and that instantly had people discussing her once again. There are many theories about who she could be, from a version of a previous companion or another Time Lord who could eventually go up against Ncuti Gatwa's character.
Doctor Who Fans Expect Mrs. Flood To Have An Important Role
She's Set To Have An Impact In Season Two
Doctor Who opted not to reveal who Mrs. Flood was after the first season, keeping it a mystery for this season. However, after she turned up again in the first episode and continued her similar behavior of giving winks to the audience, the expectations continued to rise. Russell T Davies has confirmed that she's going to appear in every single episode of this season in some capacity, with audiences not knowing where or when she will pop up. However, it all points toward her being a major character in some capacity.
It would be risky to have her appear in every episode of this season only to not reveal who she truly is. The fact that Mrs. Flood has now changed location to live next door to another of the Time Lord's companions is likely not a coincidence, and that proves that she's got to have an important role. She's always around for crucial moments of the show, and it's obvious that she's being placed in for a reason. Her cameo roles will likely all piece together and become far clearer when her true identity is uncovered, and that promises to be a massive moment after it has been teased so many times within past episodes.
Doctor Who's Uncertain Future Has People Worried
Not Revealing The Answer Would Annoy Fans
Doctor Who might be a staple show that fans presume is going to be around forever, but there are currently tons of rumors about its future. A lot of the signs are pointing toward Doctor Who being axed at the end of this current season or at least being put on ice. Even though the previous season brought in brilliant viewing figures, a third season hasn't been confirmed, with nobody giving any clear answers regarding what is planned other than that they're waiting on the figures for the current season. If the show is set to be put on a hiatus after this season, the explanation regarding Mrs. Flood needs to happen. Leaving this as a huge loose end would irritate fans massively, and that's not something that they deserve.
The people watching Doctor Who on a weekly basis are the ones driving the viewership and providing the online discourse to generate buzz. Therefore, not rewarding them by revealing who Mrs. Flood is would be a major disservice. It's a decision that would only serve to alienate long-term fans and make them less likely to watch the show again, whether that's an upcoming third season or whenever Doctor Who is brought back down the line. However, given how often she's been talked about and Doctor Who's track record of revealing big secrets, it is likely that Mrs. Flood's identity will become clear at some stage this season, and then the only hope is that it won't be disappointing.
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