BBC and Russell T Davies Reportedly Clash with Potential New ‘Doctor Who’ Partner Over Show’s Future & Creative Control
A recent leak from the Doctor Who Leak Discord, known for accurate info in the past, reveals that the BBC is talking to a new potential partner after the Disney+ deal fell apart.
This new partner is said to be just as big as Disney, but the talks are more complicated now. The source says this new company wants more creative control than Disney had. They believe the show needs to “take itself more seriously” and aim at older teens, something like Stranger Things.
This idea comes from how Doctor Who did better with older teens on both Disney+ and the BBC, but not so well with kids under 12.
However, Russell T Davies, the current showrunner, disagrees. He thinks the show’s success comes from its fun, campy, and family-friendly style. This style has been a big part of the show since the 2005 revival and continued in season 1 of 2024. Davies wants to keep that tone because he believes it’s what makes Doctor Who special.
The new partner is said to be bringing in a mix of new and experienced creatives, many of whom they’ve worked with before. They seem excited about the deal and want to help the show while keeping its British identity and core values intact. Still, Davies is very careful about who works on the show.
He is known for being highly selective about collaborators and writers, which can be both good and bad.
At the moment, both the BBC and Bad Wolf support Davies’ vision. He is planning to stay on for at least three more seasons. But everyone knows it will be hard to keep the show going without a big partner.
There is a backup plan, which could mean shorter seasons or special episodes if needed. Davies is dedicated to making sure Doctor Who continues no matter what.
This information comes from a trusted leak source active in the Doctor Who fan community, but nothing is official yet. Fans will have to wait and see how these talks develop.
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