Officially no series 8 in 2013

[Starkers]

I thought Americans were getting used to fewer episodes of things given the rise of The Walking Dead/Game of Thrones/ American Horror Story et al?

At the end of the day all I care about is that Who keeps being made, and whether that's 8 or 13 episodes I'll enjoy what there is.

[Lonemagpie]

StCoop wrote:

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After the news that they're co-producing AAIT&S, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Series 8 is announced as a full-on BBC/BBC America co-production (rather than them chucking some money in every now and then as they do currently). That looks like being the only way of keeping up full-length (as we currently understand the term) series.

That'd be cool too.

[Allyn Gibson]

StCoop wrote:

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After the news that they're co-producing AAIT&S, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Series 8 is announced as a full-on BBC/BBC America co-production (rather than them chucking some money in every now and then as they do currently). That looks like being the only way of keeping up full-length (as we currently understand the term) series.

If so, we'd likely see the split season malarkey go away. From conversations I've had with people at BBC America, they don't like the split seasons because the run's too short and they don't have the marketing budget to hammer two premieres. If it came down to it, I suspect there would be a compromise between Wales and America on a single run of 10 episodes plus a Christmas special.

[Sindatur]

Starkers wrote:

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I thought Americans were getting used to fewer episodes of things given the rise of The Walking Dead/Game of Thrones/ American Horror Story et al?

At the end of the day all I care about is that Who keeps being made, and whether that's 8 or 13 episodes I'll enjoy what there is.

Yea, my feelings as well. Sure, I'd love 13 or even 20+ episodes a year, but, wether it's 1 episode or 13, I'll happily consume whatever scraps they toss me.

[Mr Awe]

Starkers wrote:

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I thought Americans were getting used to fewer episodes of things given the rise of The Walking Dead/Game of Thrones/ American Horror Story et al?

At the end of the day all I care about is that Who keeps being made, and whether that's 8 or 13 episodes I'll enjoy what there is.

You could be correct about that. Perhaps it's the erraticness of it. I just know that I've heard grumblings over here.

And, I do agree, 8 episodes is far better than none!

I just wish the BBC was more straightforward with what their intentions are. I don't watch those U.S. shows with shorter runs that you mention but I don't think they have the erraticness in their scheduling?

Mr Awe

[Kelthaz]

Starkers wrote:

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I thought Americans were getting used to fewer episodes of things given the rise of The Walking Dead/Game of Thrones/ American Horror Story et al?

At the end of the day all I care about is that Who keeps being made, and whether that's 8 or 13 episodes I'll enjoy what there is.

Game of Thrones has 10 episodes that are 50-60 minutes long (not counting commercials) and they have a massive budget that makes each episode feel like an epic movie. Doctor Who's measly 8 low budget episodes really can't compare to that.

[Konata Izumi]

Kelthaz wrote:

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Game of Thrones has 10 episodes that are 50-60 minutes long (not counting commercials) and they have a massive budget that makes each episode feel like an epic movie. Doctor Who's measly 8 low budget episodes really can't compare to that.

Have you seen Series 7a?

[Kelthaz]

Konata Izumi wrote:

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Have you seen Series 7a?

Are you seriously trying to compare "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship" with "Blackwater"? Sure, Doctor Who is a great show, but it's a silly adventure series. It's not epic. With Game of Thrones each episodes feels like an event which means you don't feel ripped off for only getting 10 episodes a season.

[Konata Izumi]

Kelthaz wrote:

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Are you seriously trying to compare "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship" with "Blackwater"? Sure, Doctor Who is a great show, but it's a silly adventure series. It's not epic. With Game of Thrones each episodes feels like an event which means you don't feel ripped off for only getting 10 episodes a season.

Nope but I did see these silly epics called The Avengers and The Hobbit without feeling ripped off, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship is quite similar.

It's funny how much more Hollywood manages to spend on products not much better than ones at a fraction of the cost. Tv can't afford millions of orcs but a million daleks serves almost the same function.

[StCoop]

Konata Izumi wrote:

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Nope but I did see the silly epics called The Avengers and The Hobbit, Dinosaurs on a Spaceship is quite similar.

In what way? The tiny cast, the limited action, the handful of sets?

[Konata Izumi]

StCoop wrote:

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In what way? The tiny cast, the limited action, the handful of sets?

Ensemble cast, spectacular creatures, humour, a bit of sentiment. All top-notch quality.

[The Wormhole]

Mr Awe wrote:

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That might work fine for the UK, but it could stunt the momentum it has going here in the States. Not saying that should influence the BBC's decision, just pointing it out. People here are already complaining about the lack of episodes.

Honestly, if they stayed consistent with a new season every spring, beginning Easter weekend every year plus a Christmas special, that would satisfy me regardless of episode count. Basically, what they were doing from 2005-2011.

[Mr Awe]

^^ Yeah, I really think it's the lack of consistency that is the problem, not the number of episodes.

[Konata Izumi]

^And that's exactly what they want everyone to think when the series length goes down.

[Venardhi]

If they do go ahead with this idea of making it a BBC America co-production, I can only imagine the episode count going up compared to the half seasons of this year and last. BBC America could put money directly into the series rather than having to pretend to not play favorites like the BBC does, or even fund it (series or individual episodes/specials) entirely, should the need arise.