Doctor Who Mystery Is Finally Explained In Finale
Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies has revealed that the upcoming season finale will clear up one mystery that's been surrounding the show for the last few years.
In 2023, Ncuti Gatwa 's Fifteenth Doctor took over at the helm of the Tardis in the long-running sci-fi series ' first ever 'bi-generation', in which he literally split from his predecessor, played by David Tennant.
Ever since, fans have been speculating about exactly what this choice meant – and it sounds like answers may be coming in the next few days.
On Monday, Russell shared a teaser for the upcoming Doctor Who finale, prompting one fan to question if an 'explanation for bi-generation' was on the horizon.
'Actually, yes!' the writer responded in the comments.
After the upcoming season finale, the future of Doctor Who is looking a little unclear, amid reports that the show could be 'rested' at the end of the current series.
Last week, the BBC shut down reports suggesting that Ncuti had been 'axed' from the show, which came months after it was first claimed in the tabloid press he'd be stepping down from his role as The Doctor later this year.
'Any suggestion that Ncuti Gatwa has been 'axed' is pure fiction,' a spokesperson told HuffPost UK.
They added: 'As we have previously stated, the decision on season three will be made after season two airs and any other claims are just pure speculation.'
Pointing out that a co-production deal with Disney + was always due to end after 26 episodes – and that there's still 'an entire spin off, The War Between The Land And The Sea' to air later this year – the BBC rep concluded: 'As for the rest, we never comment on The Doctor and future storylines.'
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