Doctor Who Shelved for 5 Years? Ncuti Gatwa Reportedly Quits!

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Back then, I mentioned this possibility to you, but now there are reports suggesting that BBC is putting Doctor Who on hold and that Ncuti Gatwa has decided to leave the series.

Reports indicate that no one viewed Doctor Who on Disney+, marking a record low in viewership for the show during its long-running 60 years.

What is said about Doctor Who?

According to The Sun, reports suggest that Ncuti Gatwa has left the show, and there’s speculation that BBC might put Doctor Who on hold for several years.

Ncuti Gatwa quits

According to reports, Ncuti Gatwa has decided to step down from playing the Timelord due to the poor ratings and criticism of the show’s “woke” content, which could potentially harm his career in the long run. It is said that he has upcoming projects in Hollywood and wishes to distance himself from Doctor Who, as he doesn’t want any negative public perception affecting his future opportunities.

It’s said Ncuti Gatwa has already quit and even filmed his regeneration exit scene.

Shelved for 5 or more years

The team has completed work on Doctor Who Season 2, but they’ve yet to receive any information regarding its continuation. This is causing some disappointment among them, particularly because there wasn’t much celebration for concluding the second season.

According to an alleged source from The Sun, it’s rumored that the BBC plans to postpone the series for a minimum of five years. The team was advised not to expect any work on the series for at least a decade.

Additionally, it’s been suggested that the show “Doctor Who” may have suffered from poor management. Those within production who aimed to convey a story rather than push an agenda found themselves sidelined because of ineffective leadership (it appears that the agenda overshadowed the story, making the content seem more politically correct).

Russell T Davies fails Doctor Who

After Chris Chibnall and Jodie Whittaker’s departure, Russell T Davies took over as the showrunner of “Doctor Who.” Upon securing a two-year deal with Disney+ reportedly worth over $100 million for DEI content, Davies amplified the show’s socially conscious themes. This included featuring trans actors, episodes critical of capitalism and Christianity, and introducing a villain portrayed by a drag queen in the series. At this time, Disney has not made any official announcement regarding “Doctor Who” Season 3.

The BBC responds

A representative from the BBC spoke up regarding speculations about the cancellation of Doctor Who, assuring The Mirror that it’s not true.

Contrary to some reports, “Doctor Who” has not been canceled. The fate of season 3 will be determined following the airing of season 2. As per our earlier announcements, the agreement with Disney+ includes a total of 26 episodes, with only half having been broadcast so far. Regarding future storylines, we don’t typically discuss the Doctor and his upcoming adventures.

Disney shedding DEI woke content (hopefully)

It’s noteworthy to point out that it seems Disney might be distancing itself from the DEI content considered controversial, which has been a part of series such as Doctor Who and franchises like Marvel and Star Wars over the past six-plus years. This approach has been criticized and deemed unsuccessful by many.

As a devoted fan of Doctor Who, I must admit that I’ve been bracing myself for the possibility that Season 2 might not fare as well on Disney+ as we’d all hoped. So, if by some twist of fate, Season 3 decides to continue its journey on this streaming platform, it would undoubtedly come as a pleasant surprise!

Disney has decided to scale back on both Marvel and Star Wars productions for Disney+, as they’ve faced criticism for content perceived as too politically progressive, which some believe has led to financial losses estimated in the billions. Similar to other corporations, Disney recently announced changes to their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

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2025-02-18 08:31