Overview

• Ncuti Gatwa’s tenure as the 15th Doctor encompassed two seasons and 19 episodes, ending with May’s finale.
• Billie Piper made an unannounced comeback—her first major Whoniverse role since 2010—prompting debate over her potential as the new Doctor.
• Gatwa stated his departure was always planned to manage the physical, emotional and mental demands of the role.
• BBC and Disney have not yet confirmed a follow-up season despite their 2022 co-production agreement for the series.
• Showrunner Russell T Davies hinted that future plans are in active discussion, leaving the series’ trajectory pending official renewal.