Overview

• Actor Ncuti Gatwa ended his two-season run as the Fifteenth Doctor in the latest episode.
• The finale featured a surprise appearance by former companion Billie Piper in a leading role.
• BBC has confirmed Gatwa’s departure and Piper’s return but has not officially named the next Doctor.
• Russell T Davies described Piper’s arrival as “a story yet to be told,” hinting at mysteries ahead.
• Future seasons face uncertainty over Disney+ funding and BBC recommissioning despite scripts being ready.