Doctor Who Villain Jinkx Monsoon Breaks Down "The Devil's Chord" [SPOILERS FOR EPISODE 2]

Jinkx Monsoon discusses her role as Maestro in the Doctor Who episode "The Devil's Chord," the family relationship with Neil Patrick Harris' Toymaker, and a possible future with the franchise.
The first 2 episodes of Doctor Who's new season are now available to stream on Disney+. Read our full interview and article here:
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[@Dreadkid08]

This was my first exposure to Jinkx Monsoon. This character was SO GOOD!!! Good enough for me to look up who played the character and landing me on this video. I’m an instant fan, can’t wait to se more from Jinkx

[@sensualsquelch]

If Drag Race is something you might be interested is, Jinkx is a stand out in both of her seasons! (Season 5 and All Stars 7)

[@glennmckenzie1096]

Jinkx is so thoughtful, so articulate, and so classy in their understanding and expression of their craft.

[@Ari-gp3im]

*her

[@FroggyKrueger8969]

His*

[@glennmckenzie1096]

Apologies: Jinkx uses she/her pronouns. I was still using they/them as she used in earlier interviews.

[@Ari-gp3im]

*listening to Jinkx discuss Maestro’s return* so you’re telling me there’s a chance. I want Maestro to come back so bad (இдஇ; )

[@will3505]

I'm not sure how I felt about the episode and writing overall but I can definitely jinx definitely nailed the part! The insanity was perfectly illustrated! And you can definitely see the inspiration from missy.

[@johnburnside7828]

Jinkx is brilliant, truly understands the actor's process. And so generous to credit Michelle Gomez!

[@nekobat1962]

Maestro and Missy are two of my favorite Doctor Who villains.

[@angelaalmada6691]

Maestro was AMAZING!!! Best character in a long time!!! Congrats! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@achohelelwhy]

Lost count of how many times I yelled "YAS BITCH" at the tv for Jinkx this episode. She is SO much fun! Edited for proper pronouns ❤️

[@Ari-gp3im]

*she

[@achohelelwhy]

@@Ari-gp3im I've read Jinkx prefers they out of drag? Disrespect never intended.

[@hanonhold]

​@@achohelelwhy Looks like as of this year she uses feminine pronouns when out of drag.

[@glitchedgirI]

​@@hanonhold oh thanks for letting me know!

[@achohelelwhy]

@@hanonhold good to know, thank you!

[@UberDr009]

I know it was probably written ahead of time but i loved how they misgender Jynx once and its never mentioned again. "Get away from him" "Them" (which works in context) I was vibbing hard during the 60th but got annoyed when the script went out of their way to remind us every 5-15minutes that Rose is trans. Jynx stole every every scene they were in which insane considering how good 15 and Ruby are. I legit had a "aww, its over?" Moment when they defeated the Maestro.

[@ScoobyandShaggy5554]

Why was jinkx called daddy or ruby called the Tardis an It? RTD is a walking contradiction trying to please everyone but I guarantee if he keeps this up he will lose everyone by the end of his run.

[@Face2East]

Which is odd considering RTD calls Jinx 'Him' multiple times in this interview kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZLTnqqoerNgptU Ooops 😬

[@jackayers4955]

​@@Face2East Jinx Monsoon went by 'he' until very recently - like, until just a few months ago.

[@earlfrancart5687]

Jinx was fantastic as Maestro

[@akshaytrayner1960]

I like how maestro is the daughter of the toymaker

[@chloemarie7069]

I’m so so happy jinx is getting so much praise from new people because of this role

[@rascal_rae]

I want a whole ass Maestro spin-off show NOW 😤

[@ouroborostechnologies696]

fuck no

[@auntie44m]

Just saw the episode, bravo Jinx you were absolutely perfectly cast as the brilliantly insane Maestro.

[@peterratter6603]

A fantastic performance, from a talented actor, with one of the most infectious laughs in the business xx

[@Skippy54]

I jumped right to the Jinkx ep. Jinkx was, as always, brilliant!

[@DavidNPS]

Loved this interview. Yay Jinkx

[@MatthewCYN15]

One of the best villains we have had in Doctor Who in ages. Never had a villain been this unhinged since Missy and Sacha Dhawan 😈

[@Paris.mcdonough]

Jins was amazing in the devil's chord and a lovely person in real life too

[@KingfisherTalkingPictures]

A wonderful character. Can’t wait for Maestro to return.

[@SomeSmexyBeast]

Loved the episode, can’t wait for the next one

[@OkayMaybe-vq4yr]

Jinx Monsoon absolutely brilliant as the frightening and fun Maestro. Pleasure to see you in action. ❤️ 🎶 🎵

[@tinaaah_]

So happy for Jinkx! I can't wait to watch, everything she does is amazing 😍👏🏾

[@stansmith8292]

Have you talked about THE MASTER. In "The Giggle" THE TOYMAKER leaves a tooth behind ( The tooth in which he trapped THE MASTER ) and the tooth was picked up by a woman, maybe MAESTRO... and one of the original creators Sydney Cecil Newman was offered a job with Disney, all so long ago, so talk about coming full circle....

[@The1Morrigan]

Maestro may be...IS EASILY my favorite Doctor Who villain in a long time. From the second they were first on the screen I knew this was going to be masterpiece of a performance and it was better than anything I could have imagined. The biggest kudos and congratulations to Jinkx!

[@tinyheart3]

❤❤❤ beautiful amazing showstopping ❤❤❤

[@chrisdyer1064]

Jinx Rupaul has Too Womg Fu you have just out did doing Doctor Who so Amazing

[@4014Thugsy]

Love It So Much, ❤

[@laurarm2728]

❤

[@SomeUniqueHandle]

I think the episode let Jinkx and the other actors down. Jinkx did a great job with an over-the-top performance, but the script didn't balance the character with a properly dark tone, making the character more campy than sinister. Maestro is basically a force of nature personified, one that encompasses creativity and daring, so the portrayal makes perfect sense. I wish the writing had done justice to the character.

[@rubitbetter]

What a state 😂

[@we1rdo_man]

truly a wonderful performance, I didn't expect an episode/character like The Giggle/Toymaker so soon

[@StardustScribe]

Great interview with Jinkx! They were such a great casting choice.

[@gavjarman593]

Jinx did an amazing job tonight in dr who please please get them back in the tv show

[@janeverschuere]

maestro was great , i hope we see more of maestro in doctor who .

[@akshaytrayner1960]

She was great

[@ouroborostechnologies696]

HE

[@hotelmario510]

Jinkx Monsoon was born to play a cackling villain. She has kinship with Michelle Gomez and Anthony Ainley. So nice to see that she's lovely outside of her roles as well.

[@gavinhenderson7250]

Absolutely brilliant. An infectious deliciously evil villain.

[@user-qx6fp1jq6i]

Jinx just made me miss Missy!

[@samtamoglia7335]

Jinkx killed it. Absolutely fantastic baddie.

[@nikolaspapanagnou2723]

The One Who Waits was the one who made Ruby.

[@user-kq1un9ih4q]

Jinkx was amaze-balls as Maestro! I hope we get to see them again!

[@davidstankiewicz2049]

What an excellent character!!!

[@carb_8781]

i love her

[@ouroborostechnologies696]

HIM

[@greenvortex7]

I just saw the episode and had no idea Jinx was it but when Jinx appeared I gasped and was soooo happy to see Jinx and then as the episode went on all I could think was Maestro is incredible...this was not Jinx this was Maestro. There are some performers when you see them in a part and know the part is them so natural and Maestro is over the top but also so layered....what a great joy to see such artistry. I am so glad I did not know but knew it was Jinx right away and see the journey Jinx has made ...has been making is breathtaking and love seeing others shine! Jinx did what needed to be done. PeriodT.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Many thanks to Caitlin and Jinkx! 🪩

[@ryzardt]

Jinx’s character appeared to be if Winifred Sanderson and IT had a love child!

[@cynthiad4443]

Sooooo happy for Jinkx. Soooo proud of Jinkx. Always rooting for them❤💜💙🩷🧡

[@wispa1a]

I love the character. Was dreading it as i knew they filmed a semi musical. But it actually made sense. Please have more with the big American actors. Im guessing so because of the boy.

[@maggieolmstead818]

Jinks has the best laugh i have ever heard!

[@MadRatDisease]

One of the funniest characters in the episode

[@lkafjkakjf333]

I am desperate for Maestro to return to learn how to appreciate music without taking it, give them a master-esque storyline and let them be a chaotic good haha

[@OofHearted]

She was so scary and FABULOUSSS! Great idea as a character.

[@ouroborostechnologies696]

HE

[@A14b19]

I think the mistero is a great and become more chilling 🎉

[@MomzRusso]

We LOVE Jinkx, and thought she was Amazeballs!!!

[@lchrjr]

JINX WAS AMAZING. Easily one of the best Doctor Who villains in a long long long time. I hope we get more Maestro SOON.

[@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852]

Another American as a villain? We've been doing better at being bad than the Cybermen.

[@LauraGS564]

Naah this was great.

[@cody277]

makes a change how many times in films were British ppl the bad guy lol

[@glitchedgirI]

Lmaooo true.

[@rascal_rae]

I think it's a solid bet we'll see Maestro return, probably sooner than later. I feel like towards the end of this season, Maestro and perhaps other children of The Toymaker will be making a unified return to take on The Doctor + Ruby. And then somehow that'll lead Ruby to some answers about her origin.

[@glitchedgirI]

Omg I love that Jinkx was inspired by Missy!! Missy was one of my favorite nuwho characters.

[@Lumibear.]

Maestro. Master. Just a few letters difference. Hmmmm…

[@Millennialtomb]

😬

[@bold5391]

Buffalo Bill vibes

[@Hariukin]

perfect fit for around 0.7% of the population; YASSQUEEEN..

[@mikametcalf3783]

The fans don't want this. And Dr. Who doesn't want the fans that made it what it was.

[@lukexduke93]

The fans are a massive amount of people - consisting of many different opinions - you don't speak on behalf of all fans - sit down.

[@ouroborostechnologies696]

@@lukexduke93 Look at the ratings and the amount of people watching. THE FANS DO NOT WANT THIS WOKE RUBBISH. SIT DOWN.

[@ObservantPiratePlus]

In the episode "Heaven Sent", the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) used his own body's energy to power a machine that created a copy of himself. So technically, any Who after that episode is not Doctor Who, because The Doctor died to power that machine, using up all of his regeneration energy. To sum up, Classic Who died with that episode, and therefore the blonde chick, the Tennant woke clone, and Shooty Gutwrench are NOT THE DOCTOR. We classic Who fans can just enjoy our classic episodes, knowing that the woke garbage coming out now is NOT Doctor Who, it is just woke trash that we can ignore, and no one of any value will be watching anyway. Quad Erat Demonstrandum.

[@Kiss_lynda]

Garbage