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cans.wav said:
They revealed the new seasons episode titles and writers

1. **The Robot Revolution**: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Peter Hoar
2. **Lux**: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Amanda Brotchie
3. **The Well**: Written by Russell T Davies & Sharma Angel Walfall, directed by Amanda Brotchie
4. **Lucky Day**: Written by Pete McTighe, directed by Peter Hoar
5. **The Story & the Engine**: Written by Inua Ellams, directed by Makalla McPherson
6. **The Interstellar Song Contest**: Written by Juno Dawson, directed by Ben A. Williams
7. **Wish World**: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai
8. **The Reality War**: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai

RTD having five episodes in an eight episode series means it's probably gonna be more big mystery bullshit
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I mostly liked the previous season, so hopefully this one will be OK too. First episode already sounds better than...Space Babies.
 
I nearly died when I read this.


In a groundbreaking move set to reshape one of television’s most beloved institutions, the BBC and Amazon MGM Studios have announced a major new partnership that will see Doctor Who come to an end in its current form, only to be reborn under a bold new name: Dr Who.

Following the epic finale, airing this May on BBC One and iPlayer, the long-running sci-fi series will close the doors on its current incarnation. Titled “Wish World” and “The Reality War”, the two-part finale promises a reality-shattering conclusion for Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor, one that will mark the definitive end of the Time Lord’s life, with no regeneration to follow.

But the end is just the beginning.


The show will be relaunching with a new timeline, a fresh-faced First Doctor, companions, and a fully reimagined origin story for a modern audience, now under the simplified title Dr Who.

The series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video internationally, and continue to air on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK and Ireland.

Ncuti Gatwa said:

“The Doctor’s story has always been about change, and this one is massive. While I’m heartbroken to be saying goodbye, I’m also genuinely curious to see where Dr Who goes next. Whatever happens, I hope there’s still running involved!”

Russell T Davies, departing showrunner, added:

“Surprise! Series 15 was always going to be the end of our journey. It’s a farewell. A full stop. No regeneration, no loopholes. What happens next is a new beginning, and this new version is brave, bold, and completely bonkers. I wish the new team the very best as they pick up the baton.”

Tim Davie, BBC Director-General, said:

“This marks the end of one era and the beginning of something truly different, but also the same. With Dr Who, we’re taking the opportunity to speak to a new generation, while still honouring the depth of storytelling and imagination that have defined this show for decades.”

Vernon Sanders, Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios, commented:

“We’re thrilled to join forces with the BBC on launching Dr Who, a sleek, modern reimagining of one of the world’s most iconic sci-fi properties. The simplified title reflects our goal to make the brand more accessible and recognisable to younger global audiences. It’s Doctor Who for the TikTok age, and we think it’s going to be something truly special!”

Casting for the new First Doctor will be announced shortly, with filming beginning later in 2025.

Synopsis: When brilliant and unpredictable teenager Susan Foreperson begins raising eyebrows at her school, two concerned teachers, Babs Wright and Iona Chezerton, follow her to the London Central Learning Archive. There, hidden in the restricted section, they discover a strange purple police box… and a half-human traveller going by the name Dr…

Doctor Who concludes in May 2025 with “Wish World” and “The Reality War”. After sixty-two years, the Doctor’s journey comes to an end… making way for Dr Who.
 
That's actually one of the better April Fools jokes I've seen because of just how plausible it is.

That *is* an April Fools joke right? Right...?
 
UnKillShredDur said:
That *is* an April Fools joke right? Right...?
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I just checked and oh thank god
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It speaks either to my retardation or my utter hopelessness that I did not immediately pick up on this being a joke due to the absolute state of the franchise
 
Did classic Who ever give the Doctor a companion who came from like a century or more in the past? I always felt like nu-Who has missed out on the opportunity to have a companion from the 1800s or something. An alien could work too but they'd probably be less wowed by space travel (plus constantly wearing makeup/prosthetics).
 
Mmemes said:
That's actually kinda consistent with Two to Twelve when the nice guy mask comes off the Doctor doesn't fuck around anymore.
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That is what made the Doctor a compelling Character, especially in NuWho.

"I am experienced enough that I do not need violence against 99% of things I encounter...but the 1% of things that push me over that line will find out just why it takes so much to push me over it."
 
Internet Douchewhore said:
Did classic Who ever give the Doctor a companion who came from like a century or more in the past? I always felt like nu-Who has missed out on the opportunity to have a companion from the 1800s or something. An alien could work too but they'd probably be less wowed by space travel (plus constantly wearing makeup/prosthetics).
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There was 1, kinda 3 that I can think of off-hand.

Katarina was only around for a short run of the First Doctor's third season, and she was from Troy (yes, that one). She spent a lot of the time being confused, I don't think the writers knew what to do with her, and they killed her off in the same season.

Victoria was around for a chunk of the second doctor's run, and as she was from the mid 19th century, they were able to get away with her understanding things like science. That said, I don't think they played up the wonder angle for her that much, past the initial serial.

Leela was technically from the future (circa 5000AD), but was a savage from a society descended from a starship wreck.

The problem they all had was, you don't want to have to explain things like "the wheel" to modern audiences, even if you want to use them to (re)introduce newcomers to the lore. So while there were elements of quaintness they'd carry with them, it was pretty quickly they just turned into another sidekick with the occasional quirk.
 
Anonitolia said:
I just checked and oh thank god
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It speaks either to my retardation or my utter hopelessness that I did not immediately pick up on this being a joke due to the absolute state of the franchise
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it's funny how the idea of a doctor who april fools joke for its fan sites is "that thing that might actually happen actually happened" - it's a good prank to prey on their existential dread of the fanbase
 
Internet Douchewhore said:
Did classic Who ever give the Doctor a companion who came from like a century or more in the past? I always felt like nu-Who has missed out on the opportunity to have a companion from the 1800s or something. An alien could work too but they'd probably be less wowed by space travel (plus constantly wearing makeup/prosthetics).
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There was also
Adric, a math whiz from another universe who got beat up for his lunch money by Cybermen in his final story.

Turlough, an ex-soldier who made a deal with the Black Guardian to get back to his home planet if he killed the Doctor.

Kamelion, a shape-shifting android that was short-lived because it was impractical to handle behind the scenes (and killed everyone directly associated with operating the prop).

Romana, a rookie Time Lady, straight out of the academy.

Nyssa, alien scientist sheltered rich girl who survived a genocide committed by the Master who ended up skinwalking as her father.

Also in nuWho, Victorian-era Clara from the Snowmen was supposed to be the version that became the companion (the season finale, The Name of the Doctor, even still reflects this, for whatever reason).
 
All three companions introduced during the Patrick Troughton era are either from 100+ years in the past (Jamie, Victoria) or from the far future (Zoe).
 
Idiot Asshole said:
All three companions introduced during the Patrick Troughton era are either from 100+ years in the past (Jamie, Victoria) or from the far future (Zoe).
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I was going to say Jamie...Nü Whö had that Victorian lesbian who was with the lizard woman Moffatt had all of the long tongue jokes about, she was pre-modern and typing that out made me vomit in my mouth a little.

Every April 1st I get excited about them finally tearing down this piece of shit franchise and making a genuine drama starting over with the First Doctor, when April Fool's Day is the only time you get excited about what used to be your favorite show that's not a great sign.
 
Dixieland Buckaroo said:
There was 1, kinda 3 that I can think of off-hand.

Katarina was only around for a short run of the First Doctor's third season, and she was from Troy (yes, that one). She spent a lot of the time being confused, I don't think the writers knew what to do with her, and they killed her off in the same season.

Victoria was around for a chunk of the second doctor's run, and as she was from the mid 19th century, they were able to get away with her understanding things like science. That said, I don't think they played up the wonder angle for her that much, past the initial serial.

Leela was technically from the future (circa 5000AD), but was a savage from a society descended from a starship wreck.

The problem they all had was, you don't want to have to explain things like "the wheel" to modern audiences, even if you want to use them to (re)introduce newcomers to the lore. So while there were elements of quaintness they'd carry with them, it was pretty quickly they just turned into another sidekick with the occasional quirk.
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How can you all forget Jamie?
 
If I recall correctly Vicki (1st Doctor) was also from the future/another planet? And of course so was Susan.
There was more diversity in the old days.
 
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