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Who Is The Rani? Archie Panjabi's Surprise 'Doctor Who' Character, Explained

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At the very end of Doctor Who’s surprising episode, “The Interstellar Song Contest,” a post-credits scene reveals that one Time Lord from the distant past has returned. Although we thought the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) was the last of the Time Lords, an enemy from the era of the 6th (Colin Baker) and 7th incarnations (Sylvester McCoy) is back. And with the return of this character, one question that’s been lurking around since 1987 has been answered. And, at the same time, a fan theory that began in 2023 has been proven totally true.

Here’s what the post-credits scene of Doctor Who’s “Interstellar Song Contest” means and why this deep-cut character is a massive game-changer for the series. Spoilers ahead.

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