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Doctor Who Spinoff ‘The War Between the Land and the Sea’ Ends With Strong Ratings and Uncertain Future

The five-part event closes as a self-contained story, leaving its future uncertain.

Overview

  • The five-episode UNIT-led miniseries concluded on BBC One and iPlayer on 21 December after a two-week, double-banked rollout.
  • The finale drew an overnight UK audience of 1.79 million, broadly consistent with the previous episode, with consolidated figures still to come.
  • Co-showrunner Russell T Davies describes the series as a complete narrative with no confirmed plans for continuation.
  • The production was commissioned under the BBCDisney co-production and distribution arrangement, which has since ended, clouding prospects for further installments.
  • Creators emphasized a deeper spotlight on Kate Lethbridge-Stewart away from the Doctor, while commentators praised the tight, five-part format reminiscent of past Whoniverse event series.