Bill realizes the fluid is just looking for a way home. She lets go of "Heather," and the Doctor decides to take Bill on as a full-time traveling companion. 2. Why This Episode Matters
This guide covers the premiere of Season 10 (2017), titled "The Pilot." This episode marked a soft reboot for the series, introducing a new companion and a fresh dynamic for the Twelfth Doctor. Episode Overview: " The Pilot " (10x1) Original Air Date: April 15, 2017 The Doctor: Peter Capaldi (Twelfth Doctor) The Companion: Bill Potts ( Pearl Mackie ) Supporting Cast: Matt Lucas as Nardole 1. Key Plot Points Doctor Who 10x1
Bill is drawn to the Doctor’s lectures and he eventually agrees to tutor her. Bill realizes the fluid is just looking for a way home
The fluid mimics Heather and pursues Bill and the Doctor across time and space—including a brief encounter with a Dalek battle—to find a "pilot". Why This Episode Matters This guide covers the