Overview

• The season 15 finale closed with an unannounced appearance by Billie Piper, prompting debate over her character’s identity and future role.
• Ncuti Gatwa confirmed his departure after two seasons, citing the physical and emotional demands of portraying the Doctor.
• Viewing figures dipped this series, averaging 3.1 million over the first four episodes compared with 3.9 million in series 14.
• The BBC has greenlit a spin-off, “The War Between the Land and the Sea,” slated to debut later this year.
• Showrunner Russell T Davies’s creative direction faces fresh scrutiny as fans and Disney+ await confirmation of the main series’ return.