It's a new era of Doctor Who, and while there are a lot of changes in play now that Russell T. Davies is back in control, the past has not been forgotten. With his first eps, Davies has keep alive some of the most important elements of Chris Chibnall's run, including some of Jodie Whittaker's biggest moments, despite fan complaints through her years in the role. The actress was recently asked for her thoughts on those callbacks, and her response makes me desperate for her to return to the franchise.
Doctor Who's 60th anniversary and Christmas specials, currently available to stream with a Disney+ subscription, made many nods to Doctor Who's polarizing "Timeless Child" arc, the Flux season, and other moments from Jodie Whittaker's time portraying The Doctor. Speaking with Radio Times, the actress gave her positive reaction to seeing the series reference her era of the show, saying:
