Overview

• Some viewers complained that a BBC News headline disclosed key elements of the Season 15 finale before they had watched it, leading the article to be revised.
• The BBC said it initially reported the lead actor’s departure and later added the finale twist, and it has pledged to be more sensitive to spoiler concerns in future headlines.
• Season 15 averaged 3.2 million viewers, down half a million from the previous season, fueling doubts about the show’s ongoing appeal.
• The series’ renewal remains undecided as the BBC navigates an unsettled co-production agreement with Disney+ and evaluates audience trends.
• The Whoniverse will grow with two officially confirmed spin-offs: a UNIT-based drama scheduled for 2025 and a preschool-format series on CBeebies.