Following an extended break, Doctor Who returned this week to the strongest premiere ratings for a new Doctor and some of the best reviews in the TV series' modern run.
Website Screen Rant reports that critics were similarly enthusiastic about Whittaker's portrayal of The Doctor and the show's creative infusion in their season 11 premiere reviews. Variety's own Caroline Framke was generally impressed with 'The Woman Who Fell to Earth' and noted that "Whittaker?s deft, frenetic, confident performance speaks for itself. Within minutes she?s made it clear that yes, being a woman suits the Doctor just fine." THR Robyn Bahr likewise praised Whittaker for being "more winning than I could have ever imagined" and was cautiously hopeful that the season's future episodes will be as "epic" as she deserves.