Key Takeaways
- Villengard is returning as the main antagonist in the Christmas Day Doctor Who episode.
- Villengard, a weapons manufacturer, poses a major threat to space and time in Doctor Who lore.
- Villengard’s involvement in the Christmas special hints at their potential role in season 15.
The highly-anticipated Christmas Day episode of Doctor Who has confirmed that Villengard will be involved as the main antagonist for the episode, bringing the back to the show. After being involved in Ncuti Gatwa’s first season of the show, the corporation will be familiar to fans, but they have been shrouded in mystery so far.
There are going to be many questions surrounding The Villengard and what impact they could have on this episode or future episodes of Doctor Who, but the main one will simply be wanting to know who they are.
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The Villengard History In Doctor Who
The Villengard was initially created by Steven Moffat, who has returned to the series to write the upcoming Christmas Day episode “Joy to the World,” in which the corporation will return. They were first mentioned in 2005 and have been featured in several episodes since then. However, it was in the last season of Doctor Who that the corporation started making a larger impact. In Doctor Who lore, Villengard is the largest weapons manufacturer in space and time, which allows them to provide a major threat to the entire universe that the Doctor is attempting to save. Their factories can be found on the planet Villengard, where the corporation’s name comes from, which has created a real problem at times for the Doctor.
The planet Kastarion 3 was destroyed in last season’s episode “Boom,” which was courtesy of all the weapons Villengard had created. They look to profit off the misfortune and suffering of others, and that’s something that can feel relatable in the real world too, which is a technique that Doctor Who episodes often tap into to create the most engaging episodes possible. Arguably, the closest that Gatwa’s Doctor came to being killed came courtesy of a Villengard weapon when he was stuck on a smart mine that would blow up with even the slightest movement, showcasing their capabilities.
The factories are said to have been destroyed, and the Twelfth and First Doctors have traveled to that location in search of answers to find out more. Despite that, Villengard has still been able to create weapons for all manners of armies, making them one of the biggest threats in Doctor Who. They are mysterious and an overarching nemesis that the Doctor hasn’t been able to try to stop, but it’s a hook that has kept fans guessing.
What Could They Be Doing In The Christmas Day Special?
In the trailer for the upcoming episode of Doctor Who, it becomes clear that the Villengard are returning and will be the primary antagonist for the episode. The Doctor and Joy are seen with a Villengard hologram talking to them as the plot for the episode becomes clear. The Villengard are attempting to grow their own star to provide a limitless source of energy. It’s a case of Villengard taking things to the extreme and becoming even greedier, but that also raises the stakes for the episode and the threat the Doctor will have to try and stop.
It’s alluded that the star being grown could potentially drastically impact Earth, giving the Doctor plenty to think about. The Villegard then used the face of another familiar villain, a Silurian, to showcase their respect for those making a “collateral sacrifice,” which proves they understand the impact that the star could have on the world.
While the Doctor and Joy have Villengard to contend with on Christmas Day, the teaser trailer also showcased another threat in the form of a T-rex, just when they don’t have enough to think about. It showcases that the episode is set to be gripping and filled with drama, twists, and turns, but whether the Doctor can stop the Villengard remains to be seen.
What Could This Mean For Season 15?
Season 15 will take place in 2025, giving the Doctor a whole new series of adventures as the classic sci-fi show returns. Considering Villengard was part of the last season and the Christmas Day episode, there is a good chance they’ll have a presence again in the next season.
Throughout Gatwa’s time in the lead role, the showrunners have added many teasers that have then been linked further down the line, and it feels like the entire series is building up to one huge boiling point. That could end up involving the Villengard, as more information, such as who is leading the corporation, could be made available in future episodes.
Everything for season 15 is being kept very quiet, but teases for the episodes will come next year and provide fans with a picture of what could be on the horizon in Doctor Who. Having Villengard play a part in that would be a popular decision, though, because it has been a storyline running throughout the series for almost a decade without giving too many clear answers.
