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Evening Standard
3 days ago
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- Evening Standard
The War Between the Land and the Sea - what do we know about the new Doctor Who show?
Back then, the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) destroyed the Sea Devils' base – and again in 1984 when they teamed up with the Silurians. But according to Who lore, there are still many other bases in which thousands of them lie in hibernation – or at least until the start of the series. This will be their first appearance on New Who.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
The War Between the Land and the Sea: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on June 1, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated June 1, 2025, 16:10 IST Doctor Who fans, get ready for an exciting addition to the Whoniverse! 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' is an upcoming five-part miniseries spin-off from the beloved BBC series, focusing on UNIT and the return of the classic Doctor Who villains, the Sea Devils. Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, this thrilling drama promises to deliver epic battles, familiar faces, and a fresh take on the Doctor Who universe. Here's everything we know so far about Season 1. The War Between the Land and the Sea Release Date Speculation As of June 1, 2025, no official release date has been confirmed for 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' Season 1. However, filming began in August 2024 and wrapped in December 2024, giving us some clues for speculation. Filming spanned from August to December 2024, a roughly four-month shoot for the five-episode series. Post-production, including visual effects and editing, is expected to take several months, especially given the Sea Devils' likely need for CGI and prosthetics. Reports, including a rumoured Disney+ 2025 lineup, suggest a late 2025 premiere, possibly between September and December 2025. The War Between the Land and the Sea Cast Details The War Between the Land and the Sea boasts a stellar cast, blending Doctor Who alumni with fresh faces. Here's the lineup confirmed so far: Russell Tovey as Barclay Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham Colin McFarlane as General Austin Pierce Additional Cast: Newcomers include Patrick Baladi (known from 'The Office' and 'Line of Duty'), Vincent Franklin ('Cucumber'), Francesca Corney ('Fistful of Vengeance'), Mei Mac, Adrian Lukis, Waleed Hammad, Iestyn Arwel, Hannah Donaldson, Manpreet Bachu, and Ann Akinjirin. Roles for these actors, including potential Sea Devils, are yet to be revealed. The War Between the Land and the Sea Plot Details The official logline sets the stage: 'When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT steps into action as the land and sea wage war.' Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
