A Fresh Tack on Doctor Who's Streaming Future
Potential loss of key science fiction series from Disney+ at a time of growing fan excitement
Gear up, Whovians! It appears that your favorite sci-fi series Doctor Who might be spinning off Disney+ starting from the upcoming season.
Over the past couple of years, the last two seasons have graced Disney+ screens outside the UK, all thanks to a collaborative venture between BBC and Disney+. However, recent speculations hint at this partnership coming to an end.
Rumors have been swirling that future episodes of the show will no longer be available on Disney+. TV leaker Daniel Richtman, posting on X (via SFFGazette), hinted that Disney+'s association with Doctor Who may be coming to a close. His statement, "Doctor Who is only dead at Disney," suggests that the show might be revived on another streaming platform, potentially setting the stage for new contenders like Amazon Prime Video or Netflix.
Now, you might wonder if Disney+ is feeling the heat of this potential loss. Well, it's tough to say, but the latest seasons of Doctor Who have been met with some controversy, with showrunner Russell T Davies being accused of introducing too many "woke" themes[1][3][4]. While I've personally enjoyed Ncuti Gatwa's tenure as the 15th Doctor, the show's controversial exit might not be a deal-breaker for Disney+.
With the BBC planning to continue producing Doctor Who and showrunner Russell T Davies already penning scripts for future seasons[5], it's likely that the show will remain on British screens. However, the global streaming partner is still a mystery. Netflix, for instance, boasts a robust relationship with the BBC, with shows like Peaky Blinders available on their platform outside the UK, and even a joint production of the upcoming movie[1][3]. So, we'll have to wait and see who steps up to the plate as the new streaming partner.
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[1] Variety: Variety: "Doctor Who's Future on Disney+ Unclear as BBC Looks to Sell Global rights"[3] Deadline: Deadline: "Doctor Who Season 14 Partnership With Disney Star+, NATPE: BBC UK Deal for Streaming Service"[4] The Telegraph: The Telegraph: "Doctor Who: Russell T Davies' Divisive 'Woke' Hints of the Series"[5] BBC Press Office: BBC Press Office: "Doctor Who Series 14 Confirmed"
Fans of science-fiction and fantasy might be excited to see if Doctor Who finds a new home on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Netflix, as Disney+'s association with the series may be ending. With the BBC planning to continue producing Doctor Who and showrunner Russell T Davies already working on scripts, the show could potentially bring more entertainment to these platforms.
