Spoilers Russell T. Davies Returns to Doctor Who as New Showrunner

[Jedman67]

I am imagining that Disney is planning to not renew the contract and BBC/BWS know this, but officially they can't do anything until the contract is complete.

Assuming by Jan, BBC can officially produce new seasons, they would need to secure funding and find an international distribution partner. They also need someone to host all the old seasons of Millennial Doctor Who now that their off HBO Max.

 

[Emperor-Tiberius]

Fuckin' Disney!

 

[The Gatekeeper]

Damn, so us Yanks would have to wait two months? That would suck.

Yes, but in a weird way it would also be nostalgic. Waiting an ungodly amount of time for British programming to hop across the pond, just like in the 1990s (or earlier). What a way to recapture my youth.

 

[The Nightmare Doctor]

I'm all about recapturing my youth but this ain't it!

 

[JD]

I'm trying to think if there are any other studios that don't have a big sci-fi franchise. The first one that comes to mind for me is Amazon, I don't think they have a big sci-fi franchise. They have a couple different fantasy series with Rings of Power and Wheel of Time, but I can't think of any sci-fi series on that scale.

 

[Zombie Cheerleader]

I'm trying to think if there are any other studios that don't have a big sci-fi franchise. The first one that comes to mind for me is Amazon, I don't think they have a big sci-fi franchise. They have a couple different fantasy series with Rings of Power and Wheel of Time, but I can't think of any sci-fi series on that scale.

They had the Expanse and The Boys. Fallout seems to have done well

 

[Jayson Poorknees]

I'm trying to think if there are any other studios that don't have a big sci-fi franchise. The first one that comes to mind for me is Amazon, I don't think they have a big sci-fi franchise. They have a couple different fantasy series with Rings of Power and Wheel of Time, but I can't think of any sci-fi series on that scale.

Peacock might be a good fit. Plus they could run new episodes on the Sci-Fi channel which hasn't had a hit in ages Doctor Who also aired their in America when it first returned. I know that is when I first started watching the show and became a fan.

 

[Samurai8472]

Doctor Who returns next Christmas

BBC confirms future of Doctor Who and a new Christmas Special in 2026

Fans of the beloved series have much to enjoy ahead of the special, with The War Between the Land and the Sea and a new animation series for CBeebies, which is in development

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[jaime]

Doctor Who returns next Christmas

BBC confirms future of Doctor Who and a new Christmas Special in 2026

Fans of the beloved series have much to enjoy ahead of the special, with The War Between the Land and the Sea and a new animation series for CBeebies, which is in development

www.bbc.co.uk

Thank goodness.
Even if it’s terrible, it can at least be parked up properly rather than its current abandoned with the doors open and up on bricks state.
Hopefully he will course correct a couple of things, even if he has to put Tennant back in situ from Donna’s garden for a bit while they sort of the future.

 

[Jayson Poorknees]

Bringing Tennant back again would make sense. Maybe team him up with Doctor Rose. Who might not be the Doctor or could be some kind of new Doctor. Has both Rose's and the Doctors memories merged together or something. Good time also to bring back The Master and sort undo the Timeless Child by having the Master be Jo Martin who was only pretending to be the Doctor.

 

[Daedalus]

Doctor Who returns next Christmas

BBC confirms future of Doctor Who and a new Christmas Special in 2026

Fans of the beloved series have much to enjoy ahead of the special, with The War Between the Land and the Sea and a new animation series for CBeebies, which is in development

www.bbc.co.uk

I honestly thought it would be 2027, fantastic.

 

[Rich Watson]

Hey, I got it right with the BBC-only 2026 Christmas Special.

Time to start doing the lottery!

 

[jaime]

Bringing Tennant back again would make sense. Maybe team him up with Doctor Rose. Who might not be the Doctor or could be some kind of new Doctor. Has both Rose's and the Doctors memories merged together or something. Good time also to bring back The Master and sort undo the Timeless Child by having the Master be Jo Martin who was only pretending to be the Doctor.

I still think slotting her into 6B would be kinder. But overall, yes. Not least as Power of the Doctor gives some scope for having the pair be linked backwards as well as forwards.
Basically, need to clean the toys up and make sure they are neat in the cupboard with the right heads on again before moving forwards.
And maybe get Carole Ann Ford in properly this time, so there’s no more missed opportunities.

 

[DigificWriter]

Bringing Tennant back again would make sense. Maybe team him up with Doctor Rose. Who might not be the Doctor or could be some kind of new Doctor. Has both Rose's and the Doctors memories merged together or something. Good time also to bring back The Master and sort undo the Timeless Child by having the Master be Jo Martin who was only pretending to be the Doctor.

Your idea of 'good' is objectively terrible.

 

[Emperor-Tiberius]

Your idea of 'good' is objectively terrible.

Way, way better than yours, I would bet.

 

[Emperor-Tiberius]

As for the news, its pretty great. It still sucks that it won't be Gatwa starring, as it could've been his exit and a new Doctor taking over. Ah, well.

Do we think RTD is gonna stay or this might be his exit? Thoughts?

Personally, I'd hope he stayed, but obviously I'd wish BBC somehow upped the effort and brought more episodes forward, even if the budget were to take a step back.

 

[King Bob!]

They had the Expanse and The Boys. Fallout seems to have done well

Plus rumors of a Mass Effect TV series.

 

[Rich Watson]

Bad Wolf are owned by Sony who don't have their own service but do have a strong relationship with Amazon, so that's probably the first call.

 

[DigificWriter]

Way, way better than yours, I would bet.

At this point, anything other than Billie Piper being the Sixteenth Doctor - even if it's only for one Special - is going to be a terrible idea.

 

[King Bob!]

Billie Piper can’t act. Better to simply forget that ending and move on.